Miami Is Missing: Miami's Abandoned, Forgotten, and Little-Known Historic Places

by Antonio Simon Jr.

In the Atlantic lies the remains of a city wiped off the map. In Biscayne Bay stands a monument few can visit. In the Everglades, an abandoned rocket waits to fly man to the moon. Miami-Dade has seen many places come and go in its 178-year history. In this book is a collection of places abandoned, demolished, hidden in plain sight, or that never were - places that helped shape Miami-Dade into the amazing county it is today. Photographs, addresses, and coordinates are provided for context. Discussed in this book: - The infamous "Krome Insane Asylum" - The lost site of Miami Municipal, Amelia Earhart's departure point - Opa-locka's vanished golf course, archery club, & aquatics center - Interama, the futuristic cultural expo that never was - And many more . . .

197 pages, Paperback

First published December 19, 2014

About the author

Antonio Simon, Jr. is a lawyer and author of several short stories and essays. He holds Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of Miami (Florida) in the subjects of political science and history, as well as a Juris Doctorate from Saint Thomas University’s School of Law. It is from this unique combination of disciplines which he draws inspiration, always making sure to add healthy doses of tongue-in-cheek humor. As you read this, he’s probably in court, or working on his next novel, or driving really fast in moments in between. He lives in Miami, Florida.