Edgewater Beach Hotel

Construction date: 1935*

Current name:

Edgewater South Beach

Architect:

Roy France

Builder:

J. Albert

Style:

Ocean drive hotel, Mediterranean Revival.

Arches above windows on first floor; Arches, columns and balcony at the apex of the center bay; Clay barrel tile roof; Coral stone on exterior walls at first floor; Multi-colored terrazzo floor design; Decorative columns at central bay extending from first through third floors

Open to the public:

Yes.

Historical Summary:

The building was significantly altered in 1959 and, although the degree of alteration was great, elements of the original building design are evident.

Significant Owner(s):

Edgewater Beach Hotel Corp. (original)

Status of Historic Designation:

Designated at National level : Miami Beach Architectural District, 1979
Designated at Local level : Ocean Drive/Collins Avenue District, 1986

Area(s) of Significance:

Architecture
Community Planning and Development

Associated Files:

1408_1410_OCEAN_DR.pdf

Architectural Description:

This is a 3-story, 7-bay domestic building in the Mediterranean Revival style built in 1935. The building is rectangular in plan. The structural system is concrete block stucco. The foundation is reinforced concrete. The building has a flat with parapet roof. Windows are replacement aluminum single-hung sashes. There is a five-bay deck characterized by a none roof. Porch extends horizontally from the east elevation; Terrazzo floor designs; Concrete wall railing; Open deck/patio space with no roof. Primary entryway is tucked into a coral stone clad archway at the bottom of the central bay on the primary facade.

* Date source: Miami Beach Historic Property Records

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Located in:

1410 Ocean Dr Miami Beach, Florida USA

Edgewater Beach Hotel

Construction date: 1935*