Discover Miami's Historic Morningside

discover MORNINGSIDE

Morningside is a residential historic community within the Upper East Side running from NE 50th Terrace to NE 60th Street. Founded in the 1920s as "Bay Shore," it prospered in the mid-20th century and fell on hard times along with most of Miami's other inner city neighborhoods in the 60's and 70's. More recently, Morningside was the first historic area in central Miami to experience gentrification with an influx of affluent residents.

Morningside contains a wealth of Mediterranean, Art Deco, and vernacular style houses that reflect the diversity and direction of architectural design during the 1920s and 1930s. Morningside is one of Miami's best-planned subdivisions, featuring wide, tree-lined boulevards that contribute to the character of the area. This neighborhood was envisioned as an exclusive, residential community, and its location, amenities and green space on Biscayne Bay attracted many influential and prominent local residents. One of Miami's most intact historic neighborhoods, Morningside is one of Miami's best remaining examples of a boom-era suburb.

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what to expect:

urban solitude

The neighborhood offers a perfect balance of urban and quiet in a major metro area

morningside park

The 42 acre bay front park is a major attraction for local residents and families

ARCHITECTURE

A charming mix of historically significant architecture and modern homes

lifestyle

Thousands of canopy trees, wide boulevards, and always super fun for Halloween!

fantastic location

Superb postion on the water and in close proximity to major highways, city & beach

gated & hidden

Gated community with two security check points for guest and resident access

historic designation

The “north side” of Morningside was designated by the city of Miami as a historic district in 1984 and registered in the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. The historic area encompasses over 100 acres and includes 218 single family homes. Most of the dry lots are approximately 60 feet wide and there are 13 larger estates along Biscayne Bay. The Historic District is bound by NE 60 Street on the north, Biscayne Bay and Morningside Park to the east, the rear lot line between NE 55th Street and NE 53rd Street on the south, and Biscayne Boulevard on the west.

The Morningside Historic District features the work of more than 40 well-known local architects. Kiehnel and Elliott, who introduced the Mediterranean Revival style to South Florida, designed several houses, and Marion Manley, South Florida’s first known female architect, designed the house at 598 NE 56th Street. The works of Gene Baylis, L. Murray Dixon, Martin Hampton, Paist and Steward, Robert L. Weed and others are also represented here.

The community stands today as one of Miami’s most intact historic neighborhoods. Despite the number of post-1940’s buildings in the area, Morningside retains a high degree of historic and architectural integrity.

historic regulation

Although not all of the single family homes are designated as historic, there are several restrictions in place that should be considered, in particular as to the alterations of any distinctive stylistic features. There are numerous guidelines and restrictions, including, but not limited to the following features: