Miami River
Miami River full moon over the Magic City

Miami River

The Miami River, a 5.5-mile-long river in southeastern Florida that runs through the heart of Miami, emptying into Biscayne Bay. The river has a rich history that dates back to the pre-Columbian era, when the Tequesta indigenous peoples, used the river for transportation, fishing, and agriculture. After the arrival of Europeans in the 16th century, the Miami River became an important trading hub for the Spanish, who established a mission and fort at…

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Wagner Homestead Miami
Wagner Homestead and Fort Dallas

Wagner Homestead Miami

The Wagner Homestead Fort Dallas in Lummus Park is the oldest known house still standing in Miami. It was built between 1855 and 1858 by William Wagner, shortly after his arrival in Miami in 1855 where he served as a storekeeper for the Army in Fort Dallas. The house was moved twice from its original location up river to its present location at Lummus Park in 1978, when construction of the Metrorail system…

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360 Tour

The Miami River is a vital part of the city's cultural and economic landscape, with a diverse array of businesses and communities located along its banks. The river and its tributaries continue to be a focal point for ongoing efforts to balance economic development with environmental preservation and sustainability. This is a preview of what is possible with the Miami River Vision project, an immersive 360 Photographic exhibition that places the viewer along…

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Bayfront Park
Splashes of Color

Bayfront Park

The Mildred and Claude Pepper Fountain, is a large sculptural fountain that is also known as the "Slide Mantra" fountain, located in the Bayfront Park in Miami, Florida. In the 1980's renowned Japanese-American landscape architect and artist Isamu Noguchi was commisioned by the City of Miami to redesign much of Bayfront Park, a popular public space located on the Biscayne waterfront in downtown Miami. As part of this comission, Naguchi created three sculptural…

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In the City of Miami
Miami River Landing

In the City of Miami

The Miami River Master Plan is seen as a long term vision for the Miami River and the surrounding communities, is expected to be implemented over the next several decades, with a phased approach. Implementation of the plan will require the cooperation and coordination of multiple stakeholders, including local government, private developers, and community organizations.

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Magic City

The Miami River is a vital part of our city's cultural and economic landscape, with a diverse array of businesses and communities located along its banks. The river and its tributaries continue to be a focal point for ongoing efforts to balance economic development with environmental preservation and sustainability. This image is one of many aerial panoramas tagged with GPS for easy navigation using a GUI map with informational pop-ups, text, audio, video…

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