Memories of Old Hialeah, Old Miami and Old South Florida Photo Galleries - largest non-Facebook collection on the internet Photo Gallery by Don Boyd at pbase.com

Memories of Old Hialeah, Old Miami and Old South Florida Photo Galleries - largest non-Facebook collection on the internet

Welcome back in time to a visual treat of old sights from when we were young during great times in South Florida. This site is free, we're open 24/7/365 and you can view the images and read the comments in the comfort of your home or office anywhere in the world with internet access. This site is Copyrighted 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

All of the photo galleries and the photos below are dedicated to those of us Baby Boomers who grew up in Miami and South Florida in the 1950's and 60's; to the members of America's "Greatest Generation" before us who served during World War II training at numerous military facilities in South Florida and returning to settle here after the war; and to those hardy folks who lived in South Florida before them because they were the true pioneers of this area. Virtually all of us thought the Miami area was an absolutely great place to grow up and I'm fed up with reading garbage written by folks who say that Miami was "nothing but a sleepy little town in a swamp that was dead in the summer" until they arrived decades later and built it into today's major overcrowded county with a population of 2.56 million people. The photos in these galleries and the comments sent by viewers will help to dispel inaccurate statements by newcomers who have no idea of what life was like in Miami's earlier days.

The home page for this website is at https://pbase.com/donboyd . Our e-mail address is OldMiamiMemories@gmail.com - please don't send private messages, inquires, etc. to PBase.com, our photo hosting company. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DonBoyd1 Thanks to Ray, if you want to tell someone about this site, just tell them to go to http://www.MiamiMemories.com or my http://www.OldSouthFlorida.com - both will be forwarded directly to this page. The pages on this site are best viewed at 1024x768 or higher resolution. Please scroll down when viewing individual images to see descriptions and many very interesting comments from other viewers. Please click or double-click on the images to see the larger size images or narratives.

In addition to photo contributors who are acknowledged under the individual photos, this site is paid for numerous years in advance thanks to financial contributions from Roberta Perry Hughes (2), Michael Tripp, Randy Kaven (2), Ted and Gay Crownover, David Margolis, Davis C. Bruce, Joan D. Beer, Parks Masterson, Raymond Kayal in honor of his deceased brothers Eugene Kayal and Michael Kayal, Jeffrey Alman, Barbara West, Donald Napoli, Joanne Bradshaw Cutchin, George F. Young, Leonard Sclafani, Ian McIntyre, Brian Rueger, Hilary Mitchell, Wayne Slager, Wayne Perez, Evan Tritt, David Goodman, Paul Hampton Crockett, Jeffrey Alman for the second time, Susan Mitchell, Wayne Nolin and Will Sullivan. Their generous contributions also enable me to buy old postcards, etc. and to spend time editing and adding more photos instead of solely pursuing my aviation stock photo business which generates supplemental income for my family.

Memories of Old HIALEAH, Florida - Historical Photo Galleries and Commentaries - click on image to view and read	MIAMI SPRINGS and VIRGINIA GARDENS Historical Photos Gallery - All Years - click on image to view	OPA-LOCKA and adjacent areas Historical Photos Gallery - All Years - click on image to view	Memories of old Miami and Dade County, Florida (commentary - no photos) - click on image to read	Memories of old Coral Gables by Steve McDonald (commentary - no photos) - click on image to read
My Youth on Miami Beach by Richard Auspitz (commentary - no photos) - click on image to read	Memories of Old Miami and Dade County - from an e-mail, author unknown - click on image to view	For those born in the 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's (commentary - no photos) - click on image to read	1883 to 1919 Miami Area Historical Photos Gallery - click on image to view	1920 to 1929 Miami Area Historical Photos Gallery - click on image to view
1930 to 1939 Miami Area Historical Photos Gallery - click on image to view	1940 to 1949 Miami Area Historical Photos Gallery - click on image to view	1950 to 1959 Miami Area Historical Photos Gallery - click on image to view	1960 to 1969 Miami Area Historical Photos Gallery - click on image to view	1970 to 1999 Miami Area Historical Photos Gallery - click on image to view
2000 and later Miami Area Photos Gallery - click on image to view	Miami Area Tourist and Local ATTRACTIONS Historical Photos Gallery - All Years - click on image to view	Miami and Florida AVIATION Historical Photos Gallery - Airports, Airlines, Aircraft - All Years - click on image to view	Miami Area CARS, Car Clubs, Car Rental Agencies, Car Dealers, Drag Racing, Auto Shows, Speedways - click on image to view	DOWNTOWN Miami, Bayfront Park and Port of Miami Historical Photos Gallery - All Years - click on image to view
Miami Area GAS STATIONS Historical Photos gallery - All Years - click on image to view	Miami Area GROCERY STORES and Food Markets Historical Photos Gallery - All Years - click on image to view	Miami Area HOTELS and MOTELS Historical Photos Gallery - All Years - click on image to view	Miami Area INDIVIDUALS and GROUPS Historical Photos Gallery - All Years - click on image to view	Miami Area and South Florida MISSILE BASES Historical Photos Gallery - All Years - click on image to view
Memories of MUSIC, Radio Stations, Musical Groups and Links to Oldies Videos Photo Gallery - click on image to view	Miami Area RESTAURANTS, Drive-Ins, Bars, Lounges, Liquor Stores, Clubs, Strip Joints, etc. Gallery - All Years - click to view	Miami Area SCHOOLS, Classes, Teams, Bands, and Clubs Historical Photos Gallery - All Years - click on image to view	South Florida SHOPPING CENTERS, STORES, and MALLS Historical Photos Gallery - All Years - click on image to view	Miami Area TELEVISION and RADIO PERSONALITIES Historical Photo Gallery - click on image to view
Miami Area THEATRES and DRIVE-IN THEATRES Historical Photos Gallery - All Years - click on image to view	6/15/11 - RIP Mr. Haast! Bill HAAST and the MIAMI SERPENTARIUM Photo Gallery - click on image to view	Old National and Miami Area ADVERTISEMENTS - All Years - click on image to view	Gallery: Do YOU Remember? - all years - click on image to view	Burger Beast Museum Gallery - located at the entrance to the Magic City Casino in Miami
It is spelled Opa-locka, not Opa-Locka, not Opa Locka and not Opa locka - click on image to view gallery	Dade and Broward High School Reunions - Post them here in the comments - click on the image to see planned and past reunions	2010 - current race/ethnic percentages for Miami-Dade and Broward County High Schools	Residents & Tourists: have you gotten sick from being close to or being in Florida's polluted waters? Click on image to read	2015 - Donna Shalala and the shameful University of Miami pineland "deal" near ZooMiami in southwest Miami-Dade
Give us the promised park at 'Parcel B" next to the American Airlines Arena - not another waterfront museum	Preserve and Re-open The Miami Marine Stadium (donation sites in comments below the photo)	Support Historic Hialeah Park	What is a Florida Cracker?	Pinewood (Cocoplum) Cemetery, Coral Gables
Great book for nostalgia fans - The Stingaree Century by Howard Kleinberg - SOLD OUT! See Books & Books	The Orange Bowl - a great book for nostalgia fans	Memory Test - where were these photos taken?	Comments from folks who grew up in the 1970's and 80's - click on image to view	Ramblings of a retired mind
VeteranAid.org - valuable information on the little known VA Aid and Attendance Program - click on image to view	Honor Flight Southeast Florida - help send a World War II Veteran to Washington DC	Link: Support Hire Heroes USA - employment program for returning veterans	Link: Support IAVA - the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America	Link: Support Purple Heart Homes to build handicap-accessible homes for veterans
Link: Support Team Rubicon - repurposing the skills of today's returning veterans	Link: Support The Mission Continues - where every returning veteran can serve again as a citizen leader	Link: Palmetto Plantation, South Georgia's Finest Wingshooting Plantation in Alapaha, Georgia	Oldest Comments Gallery - August 2006 through July 31, 2008 - closed to new comments - click on image to view	Older Comments Gallery - August 1 thru December 31, 2008 - closed to new comments - click on image to view
Older Comments Gallery - January 1, 2009 thru January 17, 2010 - closed to new comments - click on image to view	OLD Comments Gallery - January 18 thru June 30, 2010 - closed to new comments - click on image to view	OLD Comments Gallery - July 1 through December 31, 2010 - closed to new comments - click on image to view	OLD Comments Gallery - January 1 through June 30, 2011 - closed to new comments - click on image to view	NEW COMMENTS starting July 1, 2011
Rogues Gallery - photos of our comments gallery contributors - click on image to view	Close call

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Guest		12-Jun-2025 22:03
I am a second generation Hialeah native. My aunts and uncles were sort of infamous in Hialeah. Well as in Immaculate the nuns would groan "another Kenning". There were 6 before the grandkids came through. The memories made me cry. I'm at graduate from HHS '85 and a marching band alumni who remembers football halftime shows and the mile march. My stepfather's family was one of the very first in Hialeah last name Fisher. I lived on the same street with Mayor Bennett and played in the big tree with Hope. Missing the days of trudging up to Bogarts on my bicycle with glass bottles to turn in and bring home a pack of Parliaments for my step-dad at the age of 10. Hahaha they trusted us.

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tripp latham		24-May-2021 00:05
wow!photos and facts i never saw before most enjoyoable mothers family in miami 1896

Leighton		02-Mar-2021 05:49
I imagine that if you just call the school, they can provide you with the info. The school district should have a wealth of info.

Guest		26-Feb-2021 02:59
Hi, I grew up in Hialeah, and went to Flamingo Elementary in the 90’s. To this day, I cannot find any historical images of the school, or any articles mentioning the first (or any) principal. Does anyone have anything on my humble little elementary school? Thank you.

Leighton		05-Aug-2020 18:08
Was shocked to find out that Shenandoah Presbyterian Church was demolished last October. Founded in 1927, the 1950 structure in Little Havana (8th St) was on target to be listed as a historical structure...but too little, too late. My father was an associate pastor there from 1967 - 73.

Leighton		21-Apr-2019 20:00
Leticia Callava was on T51 (Telemundo). Guillermo Benites started at Canal 23 (Univision), and remained for 24 years, with Alina Mayo Azze being his co-anchor. He died in 2016. Interestingly enough, prior to that, both Callava and Azze were female co-anchors at 51. To make matters even more confusing, the reporters kept moving between the two stations. If Guest were not speaking of a Hispanic reporter/anchor, I am still betting on Ann Bishop. She was iconic during that era, and an extremely good speaker. First female co-anchor in an major American market. Things have not only been bizarre in the Hispanic broadcasting portion of Miami news...the major network affiliates totally switched around in the last fifteen years, I believe.

Jorge V		06-Apr-2019 11:50
Sorry, her name was Leticia Callaba, news anchor along with Guillermo Benitez in Noticias 23 back in the 80’s.

Jorge V		06-Apr-2019 11:44
Hi Guest asking about the name of the female news anchor, are you talking about Leticia Callado?

Guest		04-Apr-2019 12:21
Does anyone know what La Carreta on SW 8 Street near 37 Ave used to be? Thank you!

Leighton		12-Nov-2018 01:26
It has been just over THIRTY years since my last visit to Miami. YET, I keep up with it. Curbed Miami was a great source, until they stopped with their Miami articles about a month ago, or so. Hope that they come back.

Leighton		12-Nov-2018 01:20
I'm just guessing it was farther to the west. "Attractions" tended to be in the outskirts. With 8th eventually turning into Tamiami Trail... (shot a 16 mm student film out there in a roadside park in 1984)...who knows? This preacher's kid is appalled by that freakish Orlando attraction - "The Holy Land Experience." Google it - your skin will crawl.

Jeff		11-Nov-2018 01:52
Leighton, you got me this time... but then again, I wasn't into religious themed attractions then or now...

Leighton		07-Nov-2018 19:27
Judi, the most likely person to know is Jeff. I love a challenge, and tried numerous Google attempts. No luck. If I had a (paid) account with the Miami Herald, I'd check their early 50s archives for articles or ads, particularly around the holidays. Do you have a cross street on SW 8th Street? It could be anywhere from downtown to the edge of the Everglades. Also, can you be any more specific about what kind of things were in the park? One of my contacts is ripshin "at" excite.com. (I don't know how this system accepts e-mail addresses in comments...) Feel free to provide me with any info. Jeff? You know?

Judi		20-Oct-2018 19:00
Does anyone know the name of the religious themed attraction that was on SW 8th Street back in the early fifties?

Mark		15-Apr-2018 16:27
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Boyd had put photos of my old rock concert ticket stubs from Hollywood Sportatorium on the site a few years ago. He was trying to get the word out about how many great bands had played there over the years and to not let the memories fade. I'm glad I was able to make a tiny contribution to this wonderful web site. I thank him for his tireless hard work.

Leighton		03-Apr-2018 03:12
Ann Bishop? She died in '97 from cancer, two years after retiring.

Guest		22-Mar-2018 06:59
I need to know the name of the Miami female evening news anchor in the late 80's/early 90's. She was NOT YOUNG, she had GRAY hair, was hefty and a great speaker. Not sure but I think she was let go bbecause of her age which of course was not the reason given. Her name? Thanks.

E Demers		15-Mar-2018 18:18
I am looking for information, photos or stories about Gwen (Gwendolyn) Monroe who was a flight attendant for National Airlines in the early 70's. She mentioned her last flight in April of 1971 was Miami. Please email me at poniethecat(at)gmail.com

Jeff		09-Feb-2018 03:45
Patricia, at this point these pages are archived as no one yet has taken over their mainenance after Don's passing. Your facts would be welcome, so you might wish to post theme here.

patriciagast		16-Nov-2017 20:13
born at Jackson in 1930 at 87 I still have a great memory of Miami; would love to speak to someone about our past' is there a address that I can mail facts about the old Miami so many facts not been mentioned; how about two indian reservations; one near JAI LIA On nw 36 st and one on northwest 27 ave about 16 st' not far from policemans park;

Randy Simpson MacNear		15-Nov-2017 15:09
Prayers for Don’s family and friends. Thanks for the memories.

Jackie Kaplan Cook		15-Nov-2017 06:11
I am sorry to hear about Don Boyd's passing. I loved these sites to remember the old times and places. I am 75 and they made up so much of my earlier life.

Jeff Levine		08-Oct-2017 19:14
Dear Visitors: Our dear friend Don Boyd passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 27th after battling pancreatic cancer. Those of us who got to know Don will miss him deeply. In speaking with his wife (Karen) this evening, she was unsure who would be administering this site in the future, but was open to suggestions. If you have the time, inclination and desire to keep this site up-to-date as best as possible, please contact Karen through oldmiamimemories(at) gmail (dot) com - perhaps you can be the helping hand she will need. The site is paid up for a number of years, but right now no one will be monitoring it or adding any photo archives. Rest in peace, Don...

Don Boyd		19-Sep-2012 22:20
To reiterate, Visitors: please read - do NOT post your comments here - they will be deleted. Please post in the COMMENTS gallery by clicking on the COMMENTS image above. Thank you. The written and photographic contents of this site, excluding photos copyrighted by others and public records photos, are Copyrighted 2007 through 2012. Personal comments made by viewers belong to them. Don

Don Boyd		01-Jan-2012 23:28
Visitors: please read - do NOT post your comments here - they will be deleted. Please post in the COMMENTS gallery by clicking on the COMMENTS image above. Thank you. The written and photographic contents of this site, excluding photos copyrighted by others and public records photos, are Copyrighted 2007 through 2012. Personal comments made by viewers belong to them. Don

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