865 Collins Ave 

Construction date: documented 1954*

Architect: G. M. Fein & Morton Frilman

Builder: Joseph J. Rubin

Style: Apartment/multi-unit complex, Miami Modern . Asymmetrical primary facade (along Collins Avenue); Mosaic tiled wall ornamentation on west elevation and wrapping around northwest corner of building; Coral stone rock ornamentation at base of building; Hints of eyebrows just above first floor level

Open to the public: Yes. 

Historic Designation: National (Miami Beach Architectural District, 1979) ; Local (Ocean Drive/Collins Avenue District, 1986)

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Architectural Description

This is a 3-story domestic: Multiple Dwelling building in the Miami Modern style built in 1954. The foundation is spread footing. Exterior walls are stucco (primary) and coral stone (secondary). The building has a flat with parapet roof. Windows are replacement aluminum jalacy casement. There is a single-story, full-span open porch characterized by a none roof. Small porch runs the length of the west elevation; Simple aluminum handrail; Stone floor; Along the west elevation, there are two entryways into separate retail shops, however the entry on the northernmost part of the elevation appears to have been the original primary entryway; Several other entryways along the north elevation service various retail spaces Asymmetrical primary facade (along Collins Avenue); Mosaic tiled wall ornamentation on west elevation and wrapping around northwest corner of building; Coral stone rock ornamentation at base of building; Hints of eyebrows just above first floor level The builder is recorded as Joseph J. Rubin. The architect is recorded as G. M. Fein & Morton Frilman. The original/significant owner is recorded as Harry Katzen (original).

* Date source: Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser

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