Join historian Seth Bramson as he recounts the rise in popularity and
rich history of Miami Beach using vintage images from his personal
collection.
Miami Beach began its rise to the top of the world's resort scene when
Carl Fisher, builder of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, arrived prior
to 1920. The lure of The World's Playground was impossible to ignore for
many, as hotels and restaurants flourished, even through the Great
Depression. The images in this volume evoke poignant memories of Miami
Beach's great past, almost inevitable downturn, and return to life with
the discovery of South Beach and a renewed interest in art deco. Among
the vintage views, most of which have never before been published, are
early Lincoln Road and Washington Avenue; Miami Beach High School;
Parham's; Junior's; Wolfies; Pumperniks; the first hotel on Miami Beach,
Brown's; the Roney Plaza; the Fontainebleau; and, of course, the people
who helped create this modern paradise.