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Wednesday, 30 April 2008
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History of South Beach South Beach started as farmland. In 1870, Henry and Charles Lum purchased 165 acres (668,000 m²) for coconut farming. Charles Lum built the first house on the beach in 1886. In 1894, the Lum brothers left the island, leaving control of the plantation to John Collins, who came to South Beach two years later to survey the land. He used the land for farming purposes, discovering fresh water and extending his parcel from 14th Street to 67th in 1907. In 1912, Miami businessmen the Lummus Brothers acquired 400 acres (1.6 km²) of Collins' land in an effort to build an oceanfront city of modest single family residences. In 1913 Collins started construction of a bridge from Miami to Miami Beach. Although some local residents invested in the bridge, Collins ran short of money before he could complete it. In the late 1980s, a renaissance began in South Beach, with an influx of fashion industry professionals moving into the area. In 1989 Irene Marie purchased the Sun Ray Apartments (famous for the chainsaw scene in Scarface) and opened Irene Marie Models - the first international full-service modeling agency in Florida. Many of the large New York based agencies soon followed. Photographers and designers from around the world were drawn to the undiscovered Art Deco oasis. Tourist Attractions in South Beach The SouthBeach
South Beach is the section of Miami Beach, Florida that encompasses the southernmost 23 blocks of an island separating the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay. This area was the first section of Miami Beach to be developed, starting in the 1910s, thanks to the development efforts of Carl G. Fisher, the Lummus Brothers, John S. Collins, and others. The area has gone through numerous man-made and natural changes over the years, including a booming regional economy, increased tourism, and the 1926 hurricane that destroyed much of the area. Art/Tropical Deco
These pretty ,pastel buildings are a "must see" you really don't have to go out of your way to see as they are concentrated on the most popular streets. It is enjoyable to view their ice cream colors during the daytime,but it is fun to see them lit up at night also. If you would like to learn the history behind these buildings,go to the Art Deco Welcome Center, located across the street from the Clevelander Hotel . There are pamphlets here and you can also take a self guided audio tour available in several different languages for $10 Ocean Drive
Ocean Drive is a street in South Beach—the southern part of Miami Beach, Florida. It is known for its Art Deco hotels. The street is the cream of the city's Art Deco District, which is home to about 800 preserved buildings. Streamline Moderne evolved from the Art Deco style, and dominates the street. The street has a magazine named after it—see Ocean Drive (magazine). Lincoln Road mall
A pedestrian-only street mall in South Beach, with specialty shops featuring jewelry, electronics, clothing and art, plus an assortment of restaurants. At one time a haven for eclectic small shops, the mall has come to favor large national retail chains.
This open-air pedestrian promenade is the location for restaurants, stores, art galleries, and the Regal movie theater. Lincoln Road is considered the best people-watching street in South Beach. At night, don't miss the street performers.

Parking is available in the numerous parking lots North and South of Lincoln Road. Quarters aren't necessary. The parking lots now utilize a system that accepts dollars, coins, and credit cards.

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