Overtown

Discover Overtown: Miami's Historic Cultural Crossroads

Where jazz legends once jammed in smoky clubs and civil rights history lives in the pavement, Overtown stands as Miami's most significant African American neighborhood—a community rising like a phoenix while fiercely protecting its cultural legacy. This historic district just northwest of downtown attracts artists, urban pioneers, and community builders drawn to its central location and ongoing renaissance.

Affordable Urban Living

Overtown features:

• 1920s shotgun houses with original heart pine floors

• New mixed-income developments with community benefits

• Artist live-work spaces in historic buildings

• Community land trust homes preventing displacement

Neighborhood Landmarks:

✔ Lyric Theater - 1913 cultural jewel hosting jazz greats
✔ Dorsey Park - Community hub with historic markers
✔ Overtown Performing Arts Center - Nurturing young talent
✔ 5-minute walk to Brightline station and downtown

The Overtown Rhythm

Living here means:

Morning: Coffee at Jackson Soul Food, open since 1946
Afternoon: Mural walks past civil rights history
Evening: Jazz in the courtyard at Red Rooster
Weekends: Volunteering at the community garden

Why Overtown Matters Now

• Founded by Bahamian railroad workers in 1896

• Harlem of the South (Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie performed here)

• $1B+ in planned redevelopment with community oversight

• 10-minute commute to Brickell and Miami Beach

For those who want to be part of Miami's cultural resurgence—where your home purchase honors history while building the future—Overtown offers urban living with purpose and promise.

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