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 building is rectangular in plan. 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*