1351 Collins Ave

Construction date: documented 1958*

Architect:

Gilbert M. Fein

Builder:

Praver & Schulman Corporation

Style:

Apartment/multi-unit complex, Other.

Symmetrical facade design; Continuous rectangular eyebrows above first, second and third floor level windows on north and south elevations; Balconies extending across entire west elevation at second and third floor levels; Glass block windows

Open to the public:

Yes. First floor level restaurant only is open to the public

Significant Owner(s):

Goldsmith & Fictenbaum (original)

Status of Historic Designation:

Designated at Local level : Ocean Drive/Collins Avenue District, 1986

Area(s) of Significance:

Architecture
Community Planning and Development

Architectural Description:

This is a 3-story apartment building in the Other style built in 1958. The structural system is concrete block stucco. The foundation is spread footing. Exterior walls are stucco. The building has a flat roof. Windows are replacement aluminum single-hung sashes. There is a single-story open porch characterized by an integrated (under the main) roof. Two separate porches are located on the west elevation; To the south of the west elevation is a small rectangular porch protruding from the building and accessed through the interior of the building; To the north of the west elevation is an open recessed porch accessed by three steps leading up from the ground level. Primary entryway is at the southern end of the northern porch; Glass double door with narrow glass fixed window above.

* Date source: Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser

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Located in:

1351 Collins Ave Miami Beach, Florida USA

1351 Collins Ave

Construction date: documented 1958*