1330 Collins Ave

Construction date: documented 1958*

Architect:

Joel Meyer

Builder:

Covin Construction Company

Style:

Apartment/multi-unit complex, Miami Modern.

Asymmetrical facade design; Grey brick-tiled mosaic wall on the northern end of the east elevation; Apartments accessed through open-air walkways around the perimeter of the building; Open balconies and catwalks lining south and north elevations

Open to the public:

Yes.

Significant Owner(s):

Michael Covin (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:

1330_COLLINS.pdf

Architectural Description:

This is a 2-story domestic building in the Miami Modern style built in 1958. The building is rectangular in plan. The structural system is concrete block stucco. The foundation is spread footing. Exterior walls are stucco and brick veneer. The building has a flat roof. Windows are replacement aluminum single-hung sashes. No porch; Open balconies and catwalks line the north and south elevations, connecting apartments to one another; Open patio-like area at the first floor level beneath the south elevation second floor level catwalk. Individual units are accessed through open-air catwalks; Secondary public entrance is located on the east end of the south elevation.

* Date source: Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser

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Located in:

1330 Collins Ave Miami Beach, Florida USA

1330 Collins Ave

Construction date: documented 1958*