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APPLICANT City of Miami Planning Department:
April 28, 1988
PETITION 1. First Church of Christ Scientist, Approximately
1636 iscayne ou evar
Lots 1 through 4 of Block 5 of the plat of
MIRAMAR (PB 5-4) P.R.O.C.
Consideration of recommendations concerning an
amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas of
Ordinance 9500, Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Miami, Florida, to apply Section 1610. HC-1:
General Use Heritage Conservation Overlay
District to the subject property, as described
in the designation rPnort, and rataininn the
underlying zoning district.
REQUEST To apply the HC-1 overlay to this historic site
as described in the designation report.
ANALYSIS As part of the Downtown Miami Development of
Regional Impact (DRI) and proposed Downtown
Master Plan, the City was required to identify
all potential historic sites and historic
districts. The selection of these sites was
made by the Planning Department, in conjunction
with the State Historic Preservation Office, the
Metro -Dade Historic Preservation Division, and
other local professionals, using a nationally
recognized set of criteria for determining what
is "historic" or "significant". One condition
of the DRI requires that these properties be
proposed for local historic designation under
the Heritage Conservation Ordinance.
The Heritage Conservation Ordinance is a
mechanism to recognize and encourage the
preservation of Miami's historic resources. The
Ordinance provides an orderly and equitable way
to balance and defend both private property
rights and the community's right to protect its
architectural and cultural heritage.
Designation with an HC-1 zoning overlay triggers
a process for the review of proposed changes to
the exterior of a building. Ordinary
maintenance and repair do not require review,
nor do changes to the interiors of most
buildings. This review insures that proposed
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RECOMMENDATIONS
HERITAGE CONSERVATION
BOARD
PLANNING DEPT.
PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD
changes to a property are in keeping with its
historic character. A commonly misunderstood
aspect of the Ordinance concerns demolition.
Although the Heritage Conservation Board can
delay demolition for up to •six months while
trying to negotiate an alternative plan with the
concerned parties, .the Board does not have the
authority to prevent demolition following the
assigned delay period.
It is the policy of the City to work
cooperatively with the owner to seek ways of
promoting an economically productive use of the
historic building. Designation can sometimes
make buildings eligible for certain zoning
incentives, as well as exemptions from some
Building Code requirements. Technical
assistance is also available.
The Heritage Conservation Board determined that
the subject property meets the criteria for
historic designation, as described in the
designation report. The PAB should consider the
appropriateness of the proposed HC-1 zoning
overlay as compared to any other HC regulations
that could be applied or created for the subject
property. The HC-1 overlay would not change or
modify any of the existing zoning regulations.
(See designation report).
Approval, 6 to 0.
Approval.
At its meeting of May 18, 1988, the Planning
Advisory Board adopted Res. PAB 32-88, by a
vote of 5 to 4, recommending approval of the
above.
Three opponents and seven proponents were
present at this meeting.
One reply in favor was received by mail.
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REPORT OF THE CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPARTMENT
TO THE HERITAGE CONSERVATION BOARD
ON THE POTENTIAL DESIGNATION OF
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST
1 1836 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD
AS A HERITAGE CONSERVATION ZONING DISTRICT
Prepared by
istoric Preservation Date
Planner
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Chairman, Heri age Date
Conservation Board
Designated by the Miami City Commission
Ordinance No.
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II. SIGNIFICANCE
Specific Date:
1925 '
Architect:
August C. Geiger
Statement of Significance:
The First Church of Christ Scientist is architecturally significant
because it represents an outstanding example of Neo-Classical styling
in Dade County. The church building also possesses important
associations with its architect, August C. Geiger, as this commission
comprises one of his most important designs. The construction of the
church in 1925 reflects the growth of the city during the Boom years. .
The exterior of the First Church of Christ Scientist embodies the
distinctive characteristics of the Neo-Classical style of
architecture, a popular design expression for institutional buildings
erected in Dade County throughout the 1920s and 1930s. The church
building is architecturally noteworthy for such stylistic features as
its symmetrical massing, use of classical orders, and utilization of
limestone and granite to create a monumental appearance.
The visual composition of the church is also significant because it
exemplifies the work of August C. Geiger in South Florida. The
building's scale, massing, and stylized decoration make it one of the
most outstanding examples of Geiger's institutional designs in Miami.
August C. Geiger was born in 1888 and came to Miami in 1905 from New
Haven, Connecti:.ut. During his career in Miami, he worked for Carl
Fisher on various construction projects in Miami Beach and was also
appointed architect for the Dade County School Board. He was the tenth
registered architect in Florida and one of the most prominent and
active architects in Dade County. His designs are characterized by the
stylized use of the classical orders and the adaptation of prevailing
national styles to the local climate.
The First Church of Christ Scientist is still using the building for
its original purpose. Its physical appearance has been meticulously
conserved from the time of its construction.
The First Church of Christ Scientist was organized in Miami in .1916.
After meeting at various places throughout downtown, a temporary
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structure was erected at the corner of N. E. 4th Street and 2nd Avenue
Due to a rapid increase in attendance, a larger edifice was voted upon
by members of the congregation in 1923. The present site was purchased
by the church and ground was broken on 2 May 1924. Although the church
auditorium has been used since 1925, the congregation chose not to
formally dedicate the church until all debts were paid. The formal
dedication took place on 7 March 1937.
Relationship to Criteria for Designation:
3. Exemplifies the historical, cultural, political, economic, or
social trends of the community.
The construction of the church in 1925 reflects the tremendous
growth of the city during the Boom years and the response by
religious institutions to meet the new demands for service.
5. Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural
style, or period, or method of construction.
The First Church of Christ Scientist embodies- the distinctive
characteristics of the Neo-Classical style of architecture, a
popular design expression for institutional buildings throughout
the 1920s and 1930s.
6. Is an outstanding work of a prominent designer or builder.
The church building exemplifies the work of August C. Geiger , one
of the most prominent and active architects in Dade County during
the early twentieth century.
7. Contains elements of design, detail, materials or craftsmanship of
outstanding quality or which represent a significant innovation or
adaptation to the South Florida environment.
The First Church of Christ Scientist is noteworthy for such
stylistic features as its symmetrical massing, use of classical
orders, and utilization of limestone and granite to create .a
monumental appearance.
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ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION
Description of Building:
The First Church of Christ Scientist is a large two-story masonry
building executed in the Neo-Classical style of architecture. The
church building was completed in 1925 according to plans provided by
August C. Geiger. The First Church of Christ Scientist is a
rectangular -plan building whose structural system is comprised of terra
cotta tile and poured concrete. The exterior walls are clad in Indiana
limestone, with the foundation and entrance steps constructed of Mt.
Airy granite.
The exterior of the church is characterized by a classically -inspired
facade running parallel to Biscayne Boulevard. The principal elevation
is comprised of six colossal Ionic columns dividing a recessed portico
into seven bays. There are granite steps leading up to the recessed
portico from the sidewalk level. On either .side of the principal
elevation are end bays without any type of openings. A large
entablature unifies the end bays to the central portico. Atop the
entablature spanning the portico is a flat masonry parapet that serves
to conceal the flat roofline behind it.
The side elevations of the church are characterized by tall multi -pane
windows that serve to emphasize the height of the main auditorium.
Shorter windows below are indicative of a raised basement under the
auditorium. The fenestration of the building is original with the
window sash set into metal frames. A granite water table wraps around
the entire building.
The rear of the church building is characterized by a semicircular
extension that follows the external composition of the side elevations.
There are seven uniformly spaced bays that comprise the rear elevation.
The main auditorium is entered through five double doors set within the
recessed portico. The doors lead to a large vestibule which provides
access to the auditorium by way of seven door openings. The auditorium
is ramped down to the platform altar which is delineated by the casing
of the organ pipes above it. There are seven windows on either side of
the auditorium containing simple glass panes set within metal frames.
A low wall comprised of stylized triglyphs separates the auditorium
from the altar.
The interior walls of the auditorium are embellished with stylized
classical motifs. The major portion of the auditorium ceiling is
embellished with a shallow dome. Ceiling coffers are found between the
dome and the exterior walls. A simple entablature serves as a cornice
that wraps around the perimeter of the auditorium. There are folding
seats set within the pews, and the seating capacity in both the
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auditorium and rear gallery accommodates 1200 people. The lower story
of the church building contains an auditorium and meeting rooms. In
all, the exterior and interior of the church building remain virtually
unaltered from the day they were complete.
Description of Site:
The First Church of Christ Scientist is situated on the southwest
corner of Biscayne Boulevard and N.E. 19th Street. The building
occupies virtually the entire site.
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IV. PLANNING CONTEXT
Present Trends and Conditions:
The First Church of Christ Scientist is still being used by that
congregation for its original purpose. The building has been
meticulously conserved from the time of its construction.
This building has been identified in the Downtown Miami Development of
Regional Impact (DRI) as a historic building. The church has also
been nominated to the National Register of Historic Places.
Conservation Objectives:
Because this building is one of Biscayne Boulevard's major landmarks,
its continued preservation should be encouraged. Any future changes
to the building should respect its architectural.integrity.
These conservation objectives can best be achieved by maintaining the
present zoning of the property. An HC-1 zoning overlay district will
maintain the existing zoning, requiring only the review of physical
changes to the property.
V. HC ZONING ELEMENTS
Boundaries:
The boundaries of the HC zoning district have been drawn to include
only those lots on which the church itself is located.
Major Exterior Surfaces Subject to Review:
All four facades shall be considered major exterior surfaces subject
to review.
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The main auditorium of the church shall be subject to review. Review
of alterations to this space shall be guided by the U.S. Secretary of
the Interior's "Standards for Rehabilitation."
Major Landscape Features Subject to Review:
The major landscape features subject to review shall include any
features which are subject to requirements for tree removal permits,
as set forth in Chapter 17 of the City Code.
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mg's evolution from a mirage tril/rrnesA to a modern
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Miami: Expression of An Era
\VIAL('( \11: lu the Junior League of !\liatni's sell - guided
tour of historic sates in do\tntoty11 Miami. fhe plain hod) td
the tour. consisting of 21 buildings in the central :uea. k hest
traveled on loot. Walking ng ,t a moderate pace, and stopping to
inspect suggested interior,, this portion requires about mo
hours. Although it Is laid nut in a circular pattern. beginning
and ending on Biscayne Boulevard. the order is easily changed
by referring to the reap.
I ollott ing the central sues. three buildings hest \ iceed k
car. or from the People \lover. appear These are f by
three interesting structures located in or near 1.un ulus Park, an
area easily accessible by automobile fro n the east on N.W.
3rd Street.
Fot each building. the name. the date completed. the
architect tsi and the atchitectural st)Ie appear. it kro\tn.
Names of buildings. for the most paint. ate current occupants.
Some of the s ites nn the tour cart historic designations.
,\'K denotes listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
tilde ('.11 / /.S indicates designation as a City of Miami historic
site.
The road system in Miami k laid out in a rectangular pat-
tern that \vas designed in 1 ht .Iostah Chadic. an early
councilman and merchant. He divided the eitt into northeast.
nonlm■est. southeast and .godliest quadrants. Hagler Street
separates north from south and Nliami Avenue sprits east and
west.
Even-numbered addresses lie on the \■est side of avenues
and the south side of streets. \Inst interior streets in the dnmt n-
tossn area are one \fay in alternating directions. On-street
parking is seldom permitted. The neap indicates convenient
municipal parking garages.
Enjoy the tour'
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Jtnlit,r 1.1,1vie (/ Miami. Inc.
N ovem b er , / Y 5
1)imtltim li \11.ittit is not so much the e \presslttlt ttl an
atchtetmual st■ le nl styles as it I..tn c\pressutn oI eta.
It is a do\tntot +n that cleft Irons crossroads to city in less.
really. than hall :I center\.. \nd that. ennsrdeting the history
of most tit the eltte III the t\olIII. Is a tettitrhahie feat.
In roan\ \tat. this tlinkttlink n has nine Ill cnnunon %Hilt
the nutlutg hilinnttn111 itt the . \nierlcati souths■est than it does
\till crtt centers elscythete in this country. It is tugged: it
collies ■■illlnlit 111.111\ of the ledeentttlg Ieltelties of grand ges-
tures that there built Into dt ■its that grey, up more .b%1-
1 . and longed .Igo
In the architecture of cities, the loth ('moon \\a• the time
of glelt plains. of Neoclassical buildings and Neo baroque
huildutgs. of broad stde\saiks and \ast promenades. I his
period of eft) design spilled Into the 211th ('eltttlr\ in Much of
Inlet lea. tr hilt es en them. only some aspects of this mine•
ntent surfaced in Miami
It's passible to see \esllges of glol'\ - glimpses oI N hat
might Itase been it there hadn't been such urgene\ in old
pnstc.tids. puste.uds shooing henry I•lagter's hotels. \ it \den
palaces or ersal/ chateaus. all long gone. And It's possible to
see vestiges of it situp!) h) looking hard. looking carefully.
looking behind the .. noderrti /atlons." that have ohscured so
much itt the tell archilrenne
l•in !here is :uchttecture. and some of it quite good. to he
found in doltntimit Miami. Do early tin. a Spanish-
Mediterranean influence \vas strong: See it in the Freedom
Titer. or in (iesu Church. And. espectall) itt the third and
fourth decades nl this gelatin. other sl\Ics pre\aiied ton - --
legcnev. Florentine. Art 1)eco..Itnong theist. fhc)'re all
there. still. tor the looking.
And tt•s passible. evert today. to cast hack into the Ilot-
ver)- distant past. and see the evolution from the ta/y resort
that \■as once this cif) to the era /■ hustle- hustle that is (1o\\n-
tott n Nliami tuda) . At it leisurely pace. un font. its much
easier to pause and begin to understand )shat magic there can
he in the Nlagic City.
Beth I)unl,p
ArrIrilrrmre C'ritie
The Miami Herald
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Miami In Retrospect
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mouth of the
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merit came the pr,rIver• 1
plc Alio -uttered ureat!:- ro■lat:.rt .ind !1,0.11Tai -
arst* , httal- arid ,ttral reets I. the east. the to the
the open to the -outh the , ti ‘.:!1):.
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it• peal, in 1‘
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1)Jil.)•. Jr the Ri,fiard ktipatNJ. hull?
plantation Jion:: tti \11,41111 R!‘“.•1. hi !hi
ar torLeJ tun abandon it In the 1‘.41 hi- tleptic.k 1‘
ham 11 I.nt:lish. h al.:tit hL and. returned here and -.old
htr dollar !ht: tits! •It:' \LIM!
One pioneer. k1/4 lirr,i.ei: ,, N . 1);-■1 tt.h.1;t1L'. at
the rn“uth ot the Aliarni Rr.er n l He traded ni.ot;t th
the Seminole v.ho vt pole Lio!.t.n the tr. the
glade , Alt- Alke. h 1de‘t h ;iJ. acted po•tniotre--
lit/ to 1 4: .•. 11-, 1f.... , it.po
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v.a■ -oath to \Linn eater the ti./ e- I ...(■;,..h tinned
,.itru. ridutr a• tar -oath a-
Flauler oran,:c %la l.i1. Ineratlat!.. tot
the railroad at the tune. to rr....e that Al.atni ultatteeted
h■ the treeic
A- an odd,..'d ■■ urt 4F • ,,..!;,■••:
iuttic and the low* i.. 1 .t;-i. ri%eittont
and h.itront land. vhere he huttt the u Palm
Hotel the railroad arrro:I in April 1` and th; Itot;` opened
the tollov.ini: Januar■ h1ai2ler alot linah,ed
AO". ...e'ACT and tael!itte-. and dted...:ed the Miami
pr. in ot the
tovm dot:loped .onte anti-railroad ta..tioto
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Looking
retrospect
r first auto to arrive in athurni ut the Ilaie■■11 llaua 1, 1')o,\.
Julia Tuttle is known as the "Mother 01 \Hann•• since she
tivatcd Henry Hagler to bring his Florida East ('oast Rall-
y south to Alianti after the frccie, of IS')4 -'); %%Inch ntimm
rida's citrus industry a, far south as Jupiter. 1 cattle sent
gler orange blossoms via Jame, Ingraham. „ho \.liked tor
railroad at the time. to prove that \1u:uni \sit, unatfeeled
the freeze.
As an added inducement to turn an outpost info a city.
Ile and the I3rickell family gave IFLlglet choice rnr11111n1
I hayfront land. %%here he built the be: Ro■al Palm
tel. The railroad arrived in : \pril IS')(1 and the hotel opened
following January. Hagler also financed street clearing.
ter. sewer and electric facilities. and fledged the Miami
'Cr. Despite Flaglcr's provision of civic impline1 1•ins. the
rn developed some anti - railroad faction,.
ers Pier at the month of ,tli River. /ills~'.
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tltana %/ hale at night, 1(132.
At than time the city's slit \sa, limned h■ the I.\etglades.
which began at \sh;t is no\s Not-flint.., 27th : \\enue. 1'ti 11e �
operated dredging and draining began in earnest in IOu') An
anifieial channel. (it ctnntent Cut. led to an acii e comma
cial and cruise port.
By the I920s the real estate boom \\a■ 111 hill
population almost douhlcd hem cell 1')211 and 1')23. In 1025.
at the height of the boom. The .tlrornr !la rolal eonst,tently car
ried 1 O page, ill advertising per day.
The Great Depression hit \lianii earlier than the rest of the
courltr - By 10226. the IRS began hi tars pauper real estate prof-
its: a railroad embargo stopped the llim oI building materials:
a brigantine eapsiied in Government Cut. cutting that a% emit:
for spplies: and in September a desa,tating hurricane struck.
13y the mid I0 30s. the City ssas !veil\crint 1111111 Ole Great
Depression and tourist, began to return.
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Looking ..woof fain / /ruuin,i;torr /iuihlnre, /935.
Dunne \ \utld \1;11 11. the ;ilea \\.ts home tai ruhtar■ l;un
11111 ui,tall:italm. \1an Liter returned 11) settle here
Dade ('aunty's population doubled almost c\et■ deLilde. In
10-IS the . \nn■ ('carps of I.ntmecis Mean anodic' I.\erglades
drainage program. further slit inking the s\s:unpland and open-
ing 1111 11e'' :ilea, Iut Je%elopiiiert
The ('than he%nlutlon in l'r>'i c.tused .111 enormous migra-
tion of retutecs to \Llanii \\ho base cleated the Lily, Intcrna-
tional flavor. In a tens short ■a. 11\ histaaleal standards.
s1iann has ,'nosn 111111 ❑ huh of ntterltatilln.d trade. banking
and tralel \tit) a diverse ethnic. religious. and dcnwtraphic
chat actor.
Shan't continues to g ('h.nl2es m hail tn_• Lnss ate
Iartel■ Iesp11tislhlc foi this e\aaltitiaari 3111111 .1 t'1irl.t b.lsccl c•caa-
11U111\ ill .m international f niumal and tl.lde :enter
The reviI,ilved econotn■ has !nought :t mndernvcd meta-
morphosis in :urhitectuie \tan■ boom nine Hotels. hurries and
businesses ha\e been demolished to make \\a\ tot the huge
luth-tisc structures that dominate \h.nm's skyline l i l,iv
'Fake the time to look hchind the niodeiii chnnie. steel and
glass facade, :Ind admire precious reminders 11I \l tamp',
past.
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/9S5 .1(yline.
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303 E. Hagler Street
.Mediterranean /let h al 1
1-.11C4. Lodge 1• th: ¶ l?Ilet hrt .rt nir , '1 tht IIt .t n.ltl+m.tl
lal :r• tlr. h• ht t•1.0h11 ut \1Linn 1 he +'nt in.11 115+
sit lrt hI\5 er io pit vurntn.t '.t hL'll third ttrratt
15;1• Lill 10 din 1I1e tI)t fir a +ill '.t.tr' I he 1.1...ade dttorati n
added .11 that tnnt c.r.t the I.t d t the nt1■ \tl.tnii \telhlerta
Wean" look the ori_1ne1 I u11et nurIIhcr .4111 eppt.us tai t
self 11111 t lnnr h,t111.1f.I tit'
2 ALFRED 1. DUPONT BLDG.
/69 E. Flakier Street
Marsh & Saxelby 1938
Depression Moderne
The exterior 111 the Alfred 1. duI'ont Building, home of
the Florida Nelinnal Bank. epitnnti /es the restrained Depres-
sion Moderne style. .1 he elegant second flour hank luhhy pro -
vides many e\;unples ul the decinatilc artistry popular at the
end 1t1' the 1)eptessiun.
The central eeilin;! i. c1111erell. Iland- painted .erne front
Florida's history adorn the intermittent ■■ide beams of the out-
er 5. ouden ceiling.. \t:rsi'e gate.. the hrass elevator Hunt's
and the elaborately wrought teller screen, are beautifully pre-
During N'utld N'ar I1 the building acquired the nickname
"S.S. NeSerSink" %%hen the 1'.S. Na ■■ took met t15)
11111 ors.
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3 WALGREEN'S
2110 F. Flar;ler Street
Zimmerman, Sae Madlride, thmann 1936
Streamline Aiuderne
11aIgrecttl Itotvont :II h•In(In1_' and toun,hd comet at
ltallnlaik. ut the Sti .iini \lotI IIIL st■ le \\ alenrl's \\.n
erected on bind donated h■ Itent■ 1 Llulet m 1'11 to the \Lu
tied Lathe. AItomtit:1 (•lu). Holt the \tt.tnu \\ out,tn'. Club.
\kith the atreentent that their building house ,t tree public It
htat■. Ihr test clubhouse N,1., Imilt on this site and used h■
the otc.uniation tot the ne\t ten \ eats.
4 MAURICE GUSMAN
CENTER
174 E. Fla,'ler Street
John Eberson 1925
Mediterranean Revival NR CAWS
Behind the rebuilt ornate ticket booth, is the \laurice
(iusmall ('enter for the I'erfurnting arts. Originally named
the Olympia. this Paramount Enterprises' %antic\ilte house
lots the second atmospheric theater built in the country The
building stands ten stories tall ,kith solid brick \\all .,. IIo\\e\-
er. its e\teriot suggests a \'enetum halaiin. particularly the
Second : \ Venn(' ehyatiun.
The theaters Interior resembles an Italian ((ailed garden.
an illusion heightened by the three- dintensiunal effect erected
by .. palace walls that protrude From the actual theater \, ails.
The loge balconies are roofed ((ill) pillared canopies. Ornate.
painted, plaster details enthellish the ceiling and \,ails. Other
e\tra a_at reunites inelt;de 24 I\\inklin_' ceiling Tights. an
11140 . r, n4u, 00 4461: s WA'+ �Niaueu3 'Y+Bi +t;.a >,MuFFr�, -rt,a e..w'�u�.t;<"E- °.{,e"" "+ %` "s7esi31rn„sa�c :r n.w...,. -.- •. ».._..�.�..._....
.utiltLlet sloud nl,ahine. 1' to, hnri (1\st.11 .hett,kl1ct and
1'thet11hit �l,ll ll.11l
Ihl' 1)1\ 1111 \ i the 111.1 .ut t .uuttutr 111
1),plr ('(runt■ It auditorium h, nr Itt! . 1t,lu.ht and
the \\ tlthtn'I. tit, finl, 'n t[ul tl Medici 01.2.11 ,till n1 ji t.e in
11u11d,1. ha, the tang(' of .1 t nnj lttt orthestia
1lautice (1u nleu Puri ha Ihr 1 i!\tnh1,1 tit 1'I'' and do
Haled the retuthished theater and . lte hulhlrn_ t,1 111( nt
it)'S
1)e(, that( ( ;',twin t nnr tllru,l,1
5 INGRAHAM BUILDING
25 S.E. 2 Avenue
Schultze A Weaver 1927
Neoclassic Revival
Italian Renaissance Influence CA1HS
Patterned eethnt in the Intrahant IlnlGhrrt lohh\ .
The Ingraham Building \tas the home of the Model I.,uui
( unpam. the real estate di i.ion of I I lurtda I:a.t
C Railroad. Named atter .Lune. I•. Ingraham. president of
the land compa■ tram I')It1 to 1'42J. the buildin;_\ e \terror
resemble. Florentine Renal...fl ie palace.. \\ ith ru.tie,ttcd
%ton \\ all.. \ \rou_•hl nun decoration.. double .ached \\in Im\
and hand-painted \\ gulden ea\ e•
The \aulted lohh■ ceiling i. heautittill■ detailed \\ till ro-
sette. and a gold - teat huidel .
1
h HUNTINGTON BUILDING
168 S.E. 1 Street
Louis Kamper with Pfeiffer A O'Reilly 1925
Commercial Hiihrise CA1HS
I he knight like •cull\turei bust. top the llnnlington
Building's parapet create one of iti,iti i s unique toot line•
l nut the 19511.. the third 11001 cornier \\.r• tIonnnated h\ tour
large v, Inge(' gnttins. \ \hnnsical ni.i.l • :uni .culhtutcd urn.
adorn the building'. facade. \ ctric.tl \ aviation in e\tettnr :ol
tiring creates the tllu•ion of inete,i.ed height.
1 eIi per I redetids Rand. \tiro n.nned the huihliti Iot his
.\.ter. had grand plan. to .Inn the lit �s (.ntcr to Second
\\ cnue. Iii — 111111 : \ \enue of \Ii;inu." Although a to% large
financial and commercial c•t,ihli•hnienIs \teic persuaded to lo-
cate there. Rand'. dic.un did not sw\ i\e the 1926 real ...tale
bust and Iii..uhscquent h itikiuhte\ .
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HUNTINGTON BUILDING
168 S.E. 1 Street
Louis Kamper with Pfeiffer & O'Reilly 1925
Commercial Highrise CMHS
The knight -like sculptured Mists topping the Huntington
puilding's parapet create one of Ntianti's unique roof lines.
ntil the 19511.. the third floor cornice w as dominated by four
arge winged griffins. Whimsical masks and sculptured urns
darn the building•s facade. Vertical striation in c\tcrior col.
ring creates the illusion of increased height.
Developer Frederick Rand. oho named the building Ior hi.
.inter. had grand p'.tns to .hilt the city's center to Second
Avenue. his "Fifth :'lscnuc of \liami.•• Although a less large
financial and commercial establishments ,sere persuaded 1t Io-
catc there. Rand's dream did not suns ise the 1926 real estate
bust and his subsequent bankruptcy. IE
8
LANGFORD BUILDING
121 S.E. 1 Street
Hampton & Fhmann 1925
Neoclassic Revival
the Langford Iluilding.:uatrnt h„mr o1 the \luunr
National Bank. het. a \■undeiltdl■ .tl :te II'ade. All of
the emblems and seals .above the arched portico and across the
entablature at the top t+1 the hutlJmg arc- copied Fun earl
(t.S. coins and currency. the Iohh} retains much of its origin
al cIa..ica1 decoration. ut.In,Iing wood paneled \,ulls of black
fau■- marble and gilded doors shielding manually-oilet;ned ele.
vators. The building was named fitter George \\ . Langford. a
1420. entrepreneur. I`-"
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17
BURDINES
•
22 E. Flagler Street
Streamline Moderne (remodeled) 1936
The twu Burdines buildings are bridged h■ a cross all.
over South Aliami Avenue. liurdines opened as a dry ;goods
emporium. founded in 11;98. Just two sears after the city was
incorporated. At that time. the Irame building was small. rem-
iniscent of a trading post. with only two employees.
After William Burdine•s death in 1911. on Roddey he-
came president and in I912 built a Hess five -story building at
22 E. Flagler to meet the demands of a booming business.
The store wits remodeled and enlarged in 1936. Between 1946
and '47. the westernmost pcutipn t sedgy liurdines was
erected. e/ •
9 BISCAYNE BUILDING
19 W. Flagler Street
Pfeiffer & O'Reilly 1925
Neoclassic Revival
The Biscayne Building uas originally fine- stories. Fight
more floors v +ere added in 1t)2(. an indication of the wild
optimism that prevailed in the I'evt final months of the Boons.
('nnstruction %%as costly. $80,1101l spent on a nine -foot-
high basement that lies lout-and- one -halt feet below water
1ete1. The facade is embellished with a variety of classical
motifs. including the third -story masonry cornice above egg
and dart ornamentation and compass :itched windows on the
top floor. Oversified elaborate arched entry',. t . have been re-
placed.
The building began as the luny t,1 Biscayne. \ti;ni's first
hank. It was organised \kith the help of Henry Flagler in
18 hut it did not survive the Bust. it:.
10 DADE COUNTY COURTHOUSE
73 W. Flagler Street
A. Ten Eyck Brown R August Geiger 19211
Neoclassic Revival
I'ht architecture of the Dade ('aunt l'uurthouse dl■pia\.s
a \ariet\ of tlit,sical ;uehitectural details Surpti•m,wly, this
building is faced 1k ith terracotta. A rectangular lrrrie Is sup
ported by I)nric column, on the h'\u•t 114 \■1111e a circular
frieie appeals :d,u■e ('ornnht:ul e(4hnnns on the upper floors
Beneath the rrggul at peal.. the sir resemble, a (ireil.
temple \1 tth decot,ted pediments.
Crilinc mosaics and etched brass ele%ator doors iit■aie the
lohh\ e\hihlt in early State Seal It is trimmed that this Seal.
depicting a Plains 1114111111. vas originally designed tot ,1 %%est-
ern state by a northern artist.
the current tourth'nise \k a, hunt .wound the t ��n..tnt�
1 404 eotlrIhi ltl Nhete p hallic „ tt ltlili ;1\ I4'II4 , 1 , po.
Until the siilallet •tnitlllle N,I tolll ..1(1v,11 III 1' )2('. Ihi nett
huldm, hiz.ln 441 ,ill.. nit:i poured anent slap.
ki lilt ll t 1/i1 tip\ lll" o' t the basement of the `( toot 111,11
structure 1 he courthouse 11.1 once the tallest buiitlill, south
of Washington. I) (' Illuminated at night. It could hi seen lot
nu les
11 A. McCRORY'S B. SEYBOLD
C. IACKSON BYRONS
South side of N.E. 1 Street between
Miami Avenue and N.E. 1 Avenue
•1 he south side of N 1'. 1st Street otter, an tine\peered
glimpse t'I \Hato, erica the caul \ I9lU1s. By the nil I92Ir,.
the Inodetate scale and architectural restraint (4t These ma,onr\
,ttuitwrs
111111 goon N,I\ in 1.1110 hu11(111t ,. 1111 use of 1114111'
■.111ed m.tcr1;11s. anti the general \lediterlattLlIIl treniy of the
Boom ■ear,.
,'11c('rort's, built ul 1'11x(,. ho used the \1,.(7t Ilotel until
1933. as ■■ell as the original "5 and In Cent Stoic " John
Si\hold. 11 prominent merchant. built the hist 111(4 Hoots of
the S .%rt•a(Ie ui 1')_'I and added Ow icnl. eight
stories in I925. The arcade ori_'urlll■ contained .1 \:u let\ of
retail enterprises. including Sc } hold's popular soda fountain.
bakery and confectionary .
,lacksnn Byron's. Molt m 1913. once housed numerous
businesses and the hotel Seminole. Byron li. Vreeland pur-
chased the 25 year old lied Cross Pharmacy in 1 and tc-
n:uned It. Byron', merged \kith Jackson's 1)epv1mcnt Stott in
1959. Jackson Baron's genesis Irom the 1)0)7 phottn.ti■ nlal.cs
11 one of the 1011t20 continuou,l\ oprt:lun.' hu 111
The current courthouse was built .ground the Rst, stop■
1904 courthouse, where business continued as long as po..lhlt•
until the smaller structure Wits torn (loon. In 1926, the nos
building began to sink. necessitating poured cement slabs
which now occupy most of the basement of the xhtl Intl high
structure. The courthouse was once the tallest budding south
of Washington. b.C. Illuminated at night. it could be seen lot
miles.
11
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A. McCRORY'S B. SEYBOLD
C. IACKSON BYRONS
South side of N.E. 1 Street between
Miami Avenue and N.E. 1 Avenue
The south side of N.E. 1st Street offer's an une\pected
glimpse of .tianli. circa the early I91111s. By the mid 1
the moderate scale and architectural restraint of these masonr■
structures had given Nay to taller buildings. the use of more
varied materials. and the general Mediterranean tYeniy of the
(goon( 'c•rs.
1■1eCrnry's. built in 19I)h. housed the \lr('ror\ Hotel until
1936. as well as the original "5 and 111 (rent Store." John
Sc■hold, a prominent merchant. built the first t\so floors of
the Seyhold Arcade in 1 and added the tcmt:unulg eight
stories in 1925. The arcade origin,lls contained a ■•trier\ of
retail enterprises. including Seybold's popular soda fountain.
bakery and confectionary.
.Jackson Byron's. built in 1913. once hnusi(I numerous
businesses and the Hotel Seminole. Byron B. Freeland pur-
chased the 25-year-old Red Cross Pharmacy in 1 and re-
named it. li run's merged s s ith Jackson's Department Store in
1959. Jackson Byron'. genesis Irtilll the 1597 phatntai} slakes
it one tit the longest inntinuousl■ operating businesses In
Atiantt. °re' or. ••
4
12 DADE FEDERAL SAVINGS
BUILDING & ARCADE
122 N.E. 1 Street
Pfeiffer 4C O'Reilly 1925
Commercial 1'ernacui)r
. ,S6'tr_(le(Illllt'sa /t't 01 ale the at to
/e.
The Uade federal tias inks 'Witting d spl s one of the
rev, remaining intetiot .uiadts eomsrtrtted during the boom
\ear•. the tlet•,rated 1•liade 1• dt gillll,lied h\ tat ht i.lt \id
arches. one of \shtih Irads Into Ihi :triads. 111sldi. players soft(
ittlr111111% line the \■atIl• Nhlle tti.itr• .11i sitll( all the t.,
fcred ceilings. ,tt' ttc floors depicti st\Ived itt,uttes sur-
round the elevator ,tree. the skilled alnstr} ilnplo}td here. as
\sell as tin other residential and connneril.11 buildings of the
time. %%as possible in part. because loan\ ut Ihi .uprrh crdts-
nun \slto \sere Nought In to build Villa Vi/ease staid on in
\ti:uni.
DADE COMMONWEALTH BLDG.
139 N.E. 1 Street
Hann.1.aPointa 1925
Commercial Vernacular, Neoclassical features
0 0
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&Mar
!be D ('umnlonssealth Iuilding. titI:`rta11s the
\1e ■t•I I\t'et lilllldllli'. u,st ' 1._25It,lllllt to iutt'tlttt.t It it t
lateen stones tall until the 19121, Inn IC.tnr shc.ned till Its top
Newt( Hoots III the e•lll■ 193tls, the iep.tttetl stlliilnt'i sold tot'
a mete ti_' ",111111 .1 tai flied II v•as one of the IIItt 1.10\s ll
(ass hulhhngs to hold an rl,\.Itol Doting the 1 the
\flans Public 1.ihuus. floss horsed In the \lino 1)ade Cultural
Center, occupied I \\ti fltitils tit the building .1h:111trrtwat de
tails tnt•lude eatsed eagl on t comics.. 1)0rtt. columns he
neat!) a pamper ionl.linin_ embed tuns ;Ind the plottudlmt
silhouette. of Collntht,tn columns
14 AMERIFIRST BUILDING
1 flfl N.E. 1 Avenue
Oscar Wenderoth 1912
Neoclassic Revival
The AmeriFirst Building, forntert ■ the hilted States Post
Office and Courthouse. \s a. the tilst major Federal building in
Miami. Recessed s\ indos% s anti the loss- pitched hipped roof.
ssith a generous oserhang supported h ■ corbels. are vernacular
adaptations that ma\imiie protection limn lslianti•s subtropical
sun and lain. Elaborate doors. the acanthus and pineapple
caused entr\ssa\ and the ornate cluck ale beautifully pre -
ser\ed. Inside. note the line!■ hatted ele\ator doors.
I)r William 11. \■ ;disci purchased the building in 1 7 for
the hcadyuartws oI his 1 iist I•r{let 11 tia\ me• and Loan ot
Niiatni Innll • \natal ilst Irdet.11l. Its charter ll.t. the 11t■t
awed 111 the t'nted titatcs
15 CAPITAL BUILDING
117 N.E. 1 Avenue
Robert Greenfield 1926
Neoclassic Revival
The Capital Building. ooginal■ the Sec•tirit■ liuildini .
displays the onl\ French Second Empire style mansard roof in
do\lnttmn \liatni. (•tired, copper laced. edged toll a richly
decorated parapet and nesting on an acanthus- trimmed cornice.
its height is accentuated by .t domed octagonal timer. Porthole
■indo■■ mark the building's top floor. The stiucture'• lacade
is natural granite and ceramic tile. tit■ Iii_ details include
pilasters bordering ha\ lltndolls and a tmeltlh stir■ cornice
ll th learns. ('oppei entrance o\ ci hang. are later additions
16 HAHN BUILDING
the Hahn Building Is .1 t■ 1 1 connnrrcl.t! stntc
tine Out.t.lndluc .rehieL total details ntchide (•oiinthian pita.
ter. at the second .tot') \l iii � \l l d ildl e like lrie /e.
O\ethe :id. the parapet i.iil IS MICIruptrd p ith pierced tile
panels Ys)'
140 N.E. 1 Avenue
George P(ei(fer 1925
Mediterranean Revival
1
17 GESU CHURCH
Corner of N.E. 1 Ave. & N.E. 2 St.
Orin T. Williams 1925
Mediterranean Revival NR CMHS
lieatrti /trl %Wiled L'l.n, it u + line the { lnu. li + Nit/it neon .
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HAHN BUILDING
140 N.E. 1 Avenue
George Pfeiffer 1925
Mediterranean Revival
'he Hahn Building i+ a typical 1(1211. clmunetc tar stint:-
Outstanding architectural detail. include (''tutthl.m p11as .
at the second - +tun • \\ helm\ a \\ ■t -like trteii.
.head. the parapet rail is interrupted t\ ith pierced the
ls. ■
GESU CHURCH
Corner of N.E. 1 Ave. & N.E. 2 St.
Orin T. Williams 1925
Mediterranean Revival NR . CMHS
tilul .\coin('. tlu\\ 1111( /tor\ line the rh1111 Ii \ 4(101 /ilti t
go
The (;csu Church is home to 11i:un1'• oldest Catholic par
i +h. Hal} Name. established in I X9f1 \ \:ttnct.:t
early pioneer. had assenlhled the f n.t congregation in I 87tl.
The current church rests on the .ne of the onintal 114
wooden s:mctua■ on land donated h\ Ilene\ l laitrt
The c\terior conforms to a tiIpaitrle theme. ttlth three
compass arihe■ un the arcade. three main entrance doors, and
triplicated arched portals on the main .11id ' tII\\t•r.
+anctuar■ is traced h■ an Italian nl.nhle :Ilt.0 :nut stained glass
\+indons that net: crafted in \Munich. (iernlan\. Aho\c the
altar. it painting depicts a procession of pilgrims from \:nl,
ancient and modern \taut, 01 Idr.
18 U.S. FEDERAL COURTHOUSE
300 N.E. 1 Avenue
Phineas Paist 1931
Neoclassic Revival NR
4.
The United Slate+ herleral (mirth(ouse, tnitl1i11\ \Lath'•
m: portal tacllit. Is greed lath limestone ttont the I'lond;l
Ke■.. Soft and easel■ ..tell \\ hit trl.t i+naitetl. the roll,
hardens upon e\p'.ulc to the elements ihr \eocl.tssk design
is influenced h\ the llettrtert.lni:ln St\lt' In the use of :tithes
anti elahut,ue dicoranon. on the e \tilt ij the ntletlo1
are nimble and canal Intl. Wooden cot lilid tedllli. .ripen?
o\er the entrance lobbies the Inner tourt■.nd Is ornamented
t+Ittl \nle:rtlle .tone and •Ill rounded h1 htt'e /■ poi ilia• Inside
the lohM, Has. pn.t.tl t1ktures lust: hiitt Iet,lulett .Ilthout h
till' 110.1 Ilttlee 1 110 \ tit 197s
I)enulan fink. artist and .g'ri'nd of \eneu.ln I'nof .rtld
troll\ of ( ( itt le• enn;uki., hnmt.un. and pLv.ls.
painted the trntal !n the second 'fool it'nttal tolrttiorini With
1ttStice as Its theme. It depicts Miami's e\oIl111o11 how .4 ..I\
ter \ + Ilderness 111 .1 modern tit\
( /UM flirt (r ,IV'eitl' ('\I ape I 1.01 iljy,\\
19 METROPOLITAN BUILDING
213 N.E. 2 Ave.
138 N.E. 2 Ave.
Mediterranean Revival 1925
The upper stol Ir. 01 the Metropolitan Building and 138
IS.E. 2nd Ar enue pro%nle e.cellenl examples of local inter-
pretation. of the Mediterranean Idiom. I he \lenopolrtan re-
tains it original arabesque Mittel. : .mulled eull•tik' l• lIltanl
Grcel• -st►Ie urn.. Its f)11 in i. olrrl:ud mnh mi•.n rile and
decorats e (Aube!. support the cool'. net1.111g.
At 13i N.E. 2nd Avenue. the second-floor loggia 1• .tlid
ded pith acanthus Ir:nrs and t U caned Ugmes
remain beneath the base of the column. fhe taint outline. of
historic ha.- relief. appear 111 the interrupted Irieie.
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CONGRESS BUILDING
111 N.E. 2 Avenue
5 -story addition 1919. 1922
17-story addition, Martin Hampton 1925
Neoclassic Ret ital NR
I he ('ungre■% lluilding I• ;m uunl,.Ih,r tenundel of
%1lanli'. bourn scat. 1' V■ N Il.on. one 01 Honda '. Ieadlrtl'
renleter■ de%elopers. 1111111 the ulli.In•11 1,SO •bn'. tn•+•onn lct-
mit:M a .ttur.twe at . 1 _'mf :Menus and \ 1. I.t Sheet lu
house hi. oft lee. III I 1 hrrr lc'•It• 1•I1er. h :ott.hu:led a
no% (ongrc.s Iitddntg :tin.I.hng of .+ toe •tnl\, Ihtre h.l\.
htnr.hmr-:lad .nurture tle\t to the old.
In I')25. %stun Ninon lilted 1t. ten .1111■ height lestrie-
hon...1 monumental I7 -.tort addition N added ,Ihrne the
hoc stun structure. forming the pre.cnl 2I -.tors hurlJlne.
FM. addition llas unique III 1 that it encased the tiller
huddulg. not engaging the •m:11ler edit it t' s •tructmal
slslem.
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lilt as t1'. :2; 1 tt 1r1 :: ciliii : ,ji,1,I IC aR : ::::t : I I.i 99 tt t r: ti 01 1
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21 TOLEDO HOTEL
204 Biscayne Boulevard
Masonry Vernacular 1910 -14
The Toledo hotel %vas constructed after the railroad's
arrival but before the real eshne boom. Originally the Hotel
Bcrni. it was clearly designed for the comfort of Miami's ear-
liest tourists. A profusion of hay l.indotls and porches maci-
mire exposure to ocean viem s and hrecres.
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CONGRESS BUILDING
111 N.E. 2 Avenue
5- story addition 1919/1922
17- story addition, Marlin Hampton 1925
Neoclassic Revival NR
The Congress Building is an inno\atise tcnunder nl
karat's hoont pears. T.W. Nihon. one ot Florida's Ie;ulnu•
.metcry developers. built the original tsso .Inn niasnnr\ set
tctlar structure at N.L. 2nd Avenue and N.I- 1st Sum to
rase his offices 111 1919. Three scars late!. he constructed a
ss C'ongress Building consisting oI a for .tors. three -has •
nestone -clad structure next to the old.
In 1925, when Miami lifted its ten -stors Ii 'icht n stt tc
ens. a monumental 17 -story addition ssas added abme the
re -story structure. forming the present 21 -.tor■ building
lis addition was unique in \liana in that it encased the older
iilding, not engaging the smaller L Iitice's suvetural
stem.
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TOLEDO HOTEL
204 Biscayne Boulevard
Masonry Vernacular 1910 -1.1
The Toledo Hotel was constructed after the raihoad's
val hut before the real estate boom. Oniinalls the hotel
it was clearly designed for the cu titnrt of \1i:uni's car-
t tourists. A profusion of hap svindrnss and porches nlav-
c exposure to ocean s iews and hrce /es.
This ends the walking hour two blocks north of its
beginning. The net three sites lie on the perimeter
of the downtown area and are best viewed by car
or from the PEOPLE MOVER.
22 FREEDOM TOWER
b(I(l Biscayne Boulevard
Schultze 6 weaver 1925
Mediterranean Revival
Spanish Baroque Influence NR . CMHS
Originall. the \daunt I)ai■ Ness., fu sser. the Freedom
Tower ss as designed t,■ the term responsible for Ness \ ork'•
(irand Central Terminal and Waldorf - \scoria. Palm Beach's
Breakers. the Coral Gables Biltmore and the Ingraham Build
ing. Although the tosser ssas inspired 155 the (in.rlda in
Seville. the (itralda contains Moorish .end Palladian elements
not found here. The Freedunt Tosser has a three -part composi-
tion. ending in a tsso -stop cupola. Elie base. tussrt and cupo-
la are el thnrateh decorated.
No single went. ssith the exception ot the railroad. has im
parted Miami's character more than the influx of 5111).111111
C'uhan reIueces ssIto fled their homeland alter Nadel ('astlu•s
takeover in I959. During the 19(,11s. the Toss et housed the
Cuban Refugee Center. and became knossn as the "Freedom
Tosser.•
ill l.oii i 1 ■t.k
23 CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH
5(I(I N.E. 1 Atenue
Palladian 192;
I he ptonnnent dome and ;flitted cupola of the Central
Baptist ('tturch ;_tale \lt.unt , inc. ,L■l Its songteg.lrlon s•as
or iii1 /Cd m 1 wet
Stated clt• ss !lido ss. III the lossrt Iesr ,o :t.11 11.111 ■erc
taken 11 0111 the 1' ,ancnI.us
lt 11(1f • 1/0/ . 1 11 /7 t tall t' of ■'olIlt oh t 1 77th ( elf P111
1ltlptrlt (111114 11 t ,h t t dint!
24 HLAGLER WORKERS HOUSE
Fort Dallas Park
S.E. 1 Avenue & Miami River
Frame Vernacular 1899 CMHS
1 1100011 1
t*
1ofUl1 it the tetitt.17 thmItti u a on the I'ety \Imo
line. the I Iigler 114orkcrs %k ;IN I1/1LC 1 o +7 ;7 teit Ii
h,fh110d 1+7 •flue tha n1.uL1 tn171It\ee hunte..11,')Ii I.1
.Intl 'nil \feet' 1.nu\\ 1 ,I' llle 11(.'\.11 I'.Ilnl (lttl;l `r. \\ lien
■'lt'Ii1l' twit Itt7. Iii o '77 the I ■;17 I'alttl Hotel. 11' I.II,f lo
Ill e,l
in tent Ile.11 the co site. It I.tt 1IetI h■ heat. (11UY
yuittn .taus
and nllitle\\ 11.1t•Irl nn71t \eta then 1111. ht h\
'77 Ithn the', 1, Ilente
the todla ^es title t'i i +7 Iellllite fe'i ,tilt l),ide
(o ittit\ l'illt' mid h.Ul hoot I t it.Ii ' Iellt'. l.lill•etl 17,1(71 $15 111
het month. of the home. t,4lltl I't I+Ilitll,l.etl tof "I..Iit)tU
S;,l71717 I hl\ Yult ‘iii \ I \III!' Ii iti't % I' I tt+ the lititit•r In
■tti.ulte t ,Iny +un until 7' \\Ilen Illt. tit\ Iwrth;l.etl the
tllltkl l \1111_' 1 1111.7 mid to tI1tittlitet7 kind to 11 t \t the hotly .Intl
ic'7tfe It' C \fowl
The last three site are in or near LUMMUS PARK,
at N.14'. 4 Avenue and N. W..3 Street. The historic
structures are well worth the drive due west on
N.44'. 3 Street to a picturesque neighborhood near
the Miami River.
.. .... w... e.+. w�4.+. t. Larc:•. Mif�' N�. vNV :%' �.
•
South of the central downtown area. on the People Moser
line. the M'log ler Workers H ouse v, a. once part nl a neigh
horhond of some thirty managerial cnlpltnce home. along 1.1
and 2nd Streets ►,noun as the Rural Palm Cottages. When
construction began on the Rot al Palm Hotel. its labor lotce
lived in tents near the con•111101on .itc. plagued h■ heat. mo...
quitoes, rain and nuldeu. I laglet inlpm\cd their plight h�
building these residence..
The cottages were constructed of termite-resistant horde
Count fine and had front porches. Rents ranged from S 15 to
`22 per month. or the homes could he ptitil sed tot `.1.22)))) to
$3.000. This sole .ur%ising house %Las home to the Bullet In
.uranee Company until 1979. is hen the . it\ purchased the
underlying land and committed tends to nitt\c the house and
restore its emeriot'.
The last three sites are in or near LUMMUS PARK,
at N. 4 Avenue and N.W. 3 Street. The historic
structures are well worth the drive due west on
N.W. 3 Street to a picturesque neighborhood near
the Miami River.
kiAdtt• -C
2
‘4'AGNER HOUSE
L urrrnttl. Part
N (Red frantt' . t'rn.tt ular 1838 t'•1HS
In the n, t ' •.t; s „ \\ al ncr I louts•
the olde•t t,n,`t.,•
hollli on \1
\1..,
Ibilas. and t, . , . L•
Riser
)his t \i•li a. t`; `1.o." ..•I
and
along 111th .tr o0:1%.
,I'. ...•.? ..... o.,? . \t!.1 ;'. ,. ,`t. ,
tno
ture. It u.t..hm.tt.,. t !la,'. H. . I It: ;'r, .,•t
to l.11tntttl•
26
FORT DALLAS BARRACKS
Lumnw■ Park
Coral Roc/, %ernarular 184() (•1HS
Just east of the \\.t_ner 1L a i. the Fort Dania. Itarracl..
pro\ lde. ,mother e\,unple ■'t rile 111‘1 I,: of \11.un1 •eaten•
Iimlt ht pioneer \\ i1Iroan k.n_It'h and ,tr,_tn,tll■ t,'.etetl n..0
the mouth of the Nihon] Kner. tht' 'tru.ture ua• lu•t hl•
pl •lt'e quarter then .tn • \rnl■ h,trl,t.k..tunn,' the
Second and Third Seminole \\ at.
Julia 'futile a.yutred all ott the plantation propett■ m 1 s' +I .
and made It her home 1111 I the onl■ hull.lin_ that remain
I❑ 1925. the )),)politer' of the . \Ilterli,tn Ke ■olutioll undertook
Ntitnll•. tu't hl.torie pte.ert,ttlorl proie.t i ■heel the> had this
structure I tto\ed, stone h% .tulle. to !alumni fall..
SC otTISH RITE TEMPLE
%stint h Kitt 1entplk
+11.; \ \orth R,lt'r L)rrt
hit`hnt'I A Elliott l U_.
-Art pet (1 Intluerrtt`
Sam I3oldrick. Librarian. and Toni Milledge. "Florida Collection." Mi ;uni -Dade Public Libra)
tit)
Steven Brooke, Photographer
Bureau of Historic Preservation. Division of Archives. History and Records \ianagetncnt, Florida Department of State
Downtown Development Authority
Beth Dunlop. Architecture Critic. The Miami Herald
Sarah Eaton. Historic Preservation Consultant, City of Miami
The Florida Shipper. by Richard Trautner
Prom tt'ihlemess to Ate/typo/is. by Ivan Rodriguez and Margot Amtnidot.n
Michael J. Maxwell. AICI'
77w Miami llertdd
Miami, the Illogic City. by Area Moore Parks
Alianti Today
Alimni, U.S.I.. by Helen Muir
'Viand, The Way We Wert., by Howard Kleinhcrg
preservation Today, Dade Heritage 'Trust, Inc.
Ivan Rodriguez. Director. Metro -Dade Historic Preservation Department
Becky Smith. Curator of Research Materials. Historical Association of Southern Florida
This publication has been financed in part with historic preservation grant assistance provided by the Bureau of Historic Preservation.
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