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Bayview

A ghost town of unknown status in Lake County, Florida.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Bayview ghost town, Florida
Plate I — Bayview, FloridaPhoto: Miami92 at English Wikipedia (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons

Bayview doesn't need a haunted reputation — the empty streets do the talking. Brickell Bayview Center, also known as the Brickell City Tower, is a skyscraper in the Brickell financial district of Miami, Florida, USA, at 80 SW 8th Street.

Lake County holds 12 documented ghost towns, including Acron, Chetwynd, Conant — Bayview keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Bayview

Florida's ghost towns are railroad towns Flagler built, 1920s land-boom subdivisions that busted, and phosphate and turpentine camps.

Brickell Bayview Center, also known as the Brickell City Tower, is a skyscraper in the Brickell financial district of Miami, Florida, USA, at 80 SW 8th Street. The building is about 330 feet (100 m) with 30 floors and was designed in 1984 by South Miami architectural firm, Hatcher, Zeigler, Gunn and Associates for the Japanese Development Corporation, originally as the World Trade Center Miami Tower.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Bayview is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Bayview is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Bayview is roughly 25.7657, -80.1948 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Bayview FAQs

01Where is Bayview located?
Bayview is in Lake County, Florida, mapped near 25.7657, -80.1948.
02What county is Bayview in?
Bayview sits in Lake County, Florida. See our full guide to ghost towns in Lake County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Bayview?
Brickell Bayview Center, also known as the Brickell City Tower, is a skyscraper in the Brickell financial district of Miami, Florida, USA, at 80 SW 8th Street.
04What remains at Bayview today?
The on-the-ground condition of Bayview is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
05Can you visit Bayview?
Here's the honest truth: access to Bayview is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Bayview is roughly 25.7657, -80.1948 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Brickell Bayview Center”), CC BY-SA.

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