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An original 4.5x2.5" vintage photo taken by a tourist who travelled throughout the U.S. in the 1920s. Photo was acquired through an estate and is likely one of a kind. Professionally packaged in a rigid mailer for safe delivery.
Photo Overview
The photograph offers a view of Miami from Burdine's Tea Roof, highlighting the tall structure of the new Dade County Court House amidst the cityscape. The image captures the early 20th-century architectural essence of Miami, with surrounding buildings visible alongside the prominent courthouse. The caption "New Court House" is handwritten at the top, further emphasizing the building's significance during its time.
The Dade County Courthouse, completed in 1925, was once the tallest building in Miami and played a pivotal role in the city's development during the Florida land boom of the 1920s. Its construction symbolized Miami's growth and ambition, coinciding with a period of rapid expansion and architectural innovation in the area.
Condition: Good to fair vintage condition. See photos for detailed scans of both sides.