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Iconic Mandarin Oriental Hotel demolished

  • Apr 12, 2026
  • Apr 12, 2026 Updated 7 hrs ago
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In less than 20 seconds, contractors imploded the 23-story Mandarin Oriental Hotel, an iconic landmark of the Miami skyline.

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A 23-story hotel in exclusive Miami locale vanishes in seconds with implosion

A 23-story hotel in exclusive Miami locale vanishes in seconds with implosion

A hotel at one of Miami’s most exclusive locations has been demolished to make way for something even bigger.

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