The Nautilus Club Hotel

Construction date: 1950*

Current name:

The Continental Hotel

Architect:

Albert Anis

Builder:

North Atlantic Contractors Inc.

Style:

Miami Modern.

Art Deco influence of glass blocks on the bottom left hand corner of the west elevation. Stepped roofline and series of sliding windows on the facade. This building has projected masonry window frames on the facade. The art deco eyebrow evolved into the frame.

Open to the public:

Yes.

Status of Historic Designation:

Designated at National level : Miami Beach Architectural District
Designated at Local level : Ocean Drive-Collins Avenue Historic District

Architectural Description:

This is a domestic building in the Miami Modern style built in 1950. The structural system is concrete block stucco. The foundation is spread footing. Exterior walls are stucco. sliding windows, blocked windows and fixed windows. The primary enteryway is located on the west elevation on collins and it is recessed from the facade under a round over hang with the new name " Continental Hotel" surrounding the edge of the overhang.

* Date source: City of Miami Beach Building Department records

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Located in:

1825 Collins Ave Miami Beach, Florida USA

The Nautilus Club Hotel

Construction date: 1950*