Miami History — Points of Interest by Autio
Autio
Indigenous displacement, hurricanes, real estate booms and busts, rail-driven growth, environmental missteps, and coastal development trace the turbulent history of Miami and South Florida.
Location:
United States
Genres:
History Podcasts
Networks:
Autio
Description:
Indigenous displacement, hurricanes, real estate booms and busts, rail-driven growth, environmental missteps, and coastal development trace the turbulent history of Miami and South Florida.
Language:
English
Episodes
Hollywood: A Dream City Born from Dunes
1/4/2026
Hollywood, FL (Population: 152,597), was founded by developer Joseph W. Young in 1925 and transformed from coastal dunes into a master-planned city, shaped by its Mediterranean Revival architecture and hurricane resilience. Narrated by Brian.
Duration:00:02:37
Miami: A City Forged by Vision and Limestone
1/4/2026
Miami (Population: 449,514) grew rapidly after 1896, driven by railroads, real estate, and Julia Tuttle's work. It is geologically anchored by the Miami Limestone formation, which shapes the city’s terrain and water systems. Narrated by Brian.
Duration:00:02:42
The Making of West Palm Beach
1/4/2026
West Palm Beach was the first incorporated municipality in South Florida and is now the seat and largest city of Palm Beach County. Narrated by Ean Leppin.
Duration:00:05:17
Florida Boom and Bust in the 1920’s
1/4/2026
In the first half of the 1920’s the nation’s first major real estate bubble grew and burst in South Florida. Narrated by Becky Lynn.
Duration:00:05:32
The Hone House of Historic Bel Air
1/4/2026
The oldest house in West Palm Beach’s historic Bel Air District was the scene of a grisly attempted robbery in 1902. Narrated by Becky Lynn.
Duration:00:04:29
Welcome to Miami
1/4/2026
Known for its stunning beaches, bustling nightlife, and rich cultural heritage, Miami is a major center of finance, commerce, culture, and international trade. Narrated by Michael.
Duration:00:03:54
The Frank and Ivy Stranahan House
1/4/2026
Built in 1901, the Stranahan House was one of the first structures in Fort Lauderdale and the center of social and commercial activity. Narrated by Imran Sheikh.
Duration:00:04:23
The Tale of the Tequesta
1/4/2026
At the time of first European contact, the Tequesta people occupied most of southeastern Florida. By the 1770’s they were all but gone. Narrated by Tom Glynn.
Duration:00:03:31
Osborne Reef, Well-intended but...
1/4/2026
What was meant to be an artificial reef a mile offshore of Fort Lauderdale, turned out to be a monumental environmental disaster. Narrated by Tom Glynn.
Duration:00:03:58
The City Named for Fish Dinner
1/4/2026
Local legends claim that the city of Pompano Beach originally got its name for what a railroad surveyor had for dinner in the 1890's. Narrated by Becky Lynn.
Duration:00:03:26
Great Miami Hurricane of 1926
1/4/2026
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has rated the 1926 Great Miami storm as the most damaging U.S.hurricane of all time. Narrated by Craig Patterson.
Duration:00:02:58
Early Fort Lauderdale Days
1/4/2026
Historical neighborhood retains its relevance and provides history entwined with local culture. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.
Duration:00:02:49