Miami At The Millennium, A Thousand Years Of Change: Satellite Imagery, Historical Topography, Bird’s Eye Views: 2000 … 1000

Using historic and modern maps and photographs, historic Bird’s Eye Views and aerial satellite images, this remarkable piece vividly displays the changes in Miami from the time before European settlement of the Americas up to the year 2000. Images include oblique aerial photos from 1928 and 1999, historical postcards of the Royal Palm Hotel the mouth of the Miami River and the Eastern section of Miami as well as a photo of Henry Flagler and an aerial view of the Miami Circle. A Satellite image from 1999 is contrasted with an artistic impression showing the landforms in 1000 AD. A modern map of the city center is provided for context. The text describes the changes in the City’s shape and character over time, including changes made to the landforms, with a graph showing population growth since 1840.Other text explains the changes in mapping technology over the years, with photos of surveying instruments. A time scale highlights significant events in the world and the region. Beautiful and informative.