What Florida’s Major Cities Looked Like In The 1920s May Shock You. Miami Especially.
Vintage photos capture the essence of Florida cities during the Roaring Twenties, showcasing fashion, music, and culture.
The Roaring Twenties was a fascinating time in history for our state and our nation. The prohibition of alcohol during an economic high coincided with a blossoming of fashion, music and culture. These photos show several cities in Florida in the 1920s during this time (a couple are dated 1930 but were too good to miss).
Downtown Miami from the Alcazar Hotel
1927
Looking down West Flagler Street: Miami
1921
Fairfax Theatre on East Flagler Street: Miami
1922
Parking lot at Smith's Casino: Miami Beach
1922
Young women at Miami Beach
1923
Water toboggan at Miami Beach
1925
Piggly Wiggly grocery store: Coral Gables
1924
Capitol Theatre - Jacksonville
1927
Sheriff W.B. Cahoon breaking up a still - Jacksonville
ca 1928
Couple with Marmon Automobile - Jacksonville
1927
Two men on a tandem bicycle - Jacksonville
ca. 1930
Young women on airplane - Jacksonville Beach
1930
Crowds on Lafayette Street Bridge -Tampa
1925
United Cigar Stores Company: Tampa
ca 1925
Streetcar - Tampa
1925
Laying bitulithic pavement - Tampa
ca 1925
Orlando skyline across a lake
1920?
Looking down Orange Avenue from Central - Orlando, Florida
1926
Street scene of the Plaza Ferdinand - Pensacola
1920
Aerial view looking north at the Capitol and business district - Tallahassee
1927
People at the Capitol waiting for the centennial celebration parade - Tallahassee
1924
Tallahassee's Centennial celebration
1924
Looking east on College Street from the steps of Westcott - Tallahassee
1921
What did you think of these photos? Please share your thoughts (or even photos, if you've got them) with us in the comments!
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