During the 1990s, Miami developed new businesses and cultural amenities that developed as parts of the New South. After Haitian refugees began arriving in the city in the 1990s, Little Haiti developed as a predominantly Haitian neighborhood. Although Miami had been a refugee haven, its status as a poor city by the 1990s resulted from tremendous financial burdens. In 1992, Hurricane Andrew caused more than $20 billion in damage just south of Miami-Dade.
Miami was the first Florida city to have a state-appointed oversight board appointed after experiencing a budget shortfall of $68 million and being given a junk bond rating by Wall Street. Voters in the city rejected a resolution trying to dissolve it and make it one with Dade County. Miami’s financial problems continued until political outsider Manny Diaz was elected mayor in 2001.
Below are some fascinating photos that will take you back to the 1990s in Miami.
I had a tryst in that alley and am surprised we weren’t arrested. Ah, the good old days. I think in all Americana, Miami during the cocaine cowboys era stands out.
That’s so disgusting.
Too much of Miami Beach, but cool pictures. 80s and 90s MIA were quite the experience. What’s crazy is seeing pics a couple months away from Andrew in 1992. Shit got crazy that year!
Like 75% of those photographs are Miami Beach. Which is NOT Miami. Miami Beach is a whole different city of its own. The real nitty gritty Miami did not look like that in the 90s
Yeah but no one wants to see photos of Kendal in the 90s or today
Exactly
Before the Chicago/NY people ruined the city
The shots on ocean drive gave me vibes from the movie: The Last Resort