Collins Avenue Market

Construction date: documented 1926*

Architect:

J.DeBruyn Kops

Builder:

William Burbridge

Style:

Commercial, Mediterranean Revival.

Symmetrical tripartite facade design; Each of the three bays is bordered with a horizontally stretched arch; Highly ornamented parapet on northeast corner of building; Circular ornamentation just below roofline; Rough stucco walls; Pilasters at either end of each of the three bays (all distinguishing features refer to original building structure).

Open to the public:

Yes.

Historical Summary:

3 arches were originally open for gas station use and then enclosed in the 1930's for retail use.

Significant Owner(s):

William Burbridge (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:

1040_1060_COLLINS_AV.pdf

Architectural Description:

This is a 1-story, 3-bay commercial building in the Mediterranean Revival style built in 1926. The structural system is concrete block stucco. The foundation is poured concrete. Exterior walls are stucco. The building has a flat with parapet roof. Windows are replacement aluminum fixed. No porch. Two primary entryways, each centered on the north and east elevations of the original building structure.

* Date source: Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser

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Located in:

1058 Collins Ave Miami Beach, Florida USA

Collins Avenue Market

Construction date: documented 1926*