145. 600 Ocean Dr
This is a 3-story Ocean Drive Hotel commercial building in the Mediterranean Revival style built in 1933. The foundation is reinforced concrete. Exterior walls are stucco. The building has a gable conduit roof clad in replacement spanish tile. Windows are replacement aluminum casements. There is a full-span open porch characterized by a none roof. Carved stone balustrades at street level delimit a porch space that extends beyond the set-back of the building There is no longer one distinguishable primary entryway. The primary entryway for the hotel is on the south of the east elevation, however the east elevation has several other doorways of equal scale that service different retail/restaurant spaces Archways at apex of stepped rooflines on east and south elevation; Rough stucco walls; Carved stonework for balustrade on east elevation porch; Clay barrel tiles peak out at roofline The builder is recorded as Continental Construction Company. The architect is recorded as W.F. Brown. The original/significant owner is recorded as Van Ness Brothers (original).
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146. 626 Ocean Dr
This is a 3-story, 4-bay domestic: Multiple Dwelling building in the Art Deco style built in 1930. The foundation is reinforced concrete. Exterior walls are stucco. The building has a flat with parapet roof. Windows are replacement aluminum single-hung sashes. No porch There is a single-story, rear, garage addition. No visible pedestrian entryway Tripartite symmetrical design on the east and north elevations; Symmetrical design on the south elevation; Slightly stepped ziggurat roofline on east elevation; "Heathcote Apartments" signage centered at cornice of east and north elevations; Wide horizontal band at first floor cornice supports fluted pilasters that divide 3 bays and that appear at southeast and northeast corners of the building; Corner quoins The builder is recorded as O'Neill Orr Construction Company. The architect is recorded as B. Kingston Hall. The original/significant owner is recorded as Van Ness Brothers (H.W. Heath) (original).
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147. 640 Ocean Dr
This is a 7-story, 3-bay domestic: Hotel building in the Art Deco style built in 1937. The foundation is reinforced concrete. Exterior walls are stucco. The building has a flat with parapet roof. Windows are replacement aluminum casements. Unique octagonal porthole windows just above "Park Central Hotel" signage on central bay of east elevation and at the same height on the easternmost part of the south elevation; Continuous band of windows rounded at corners wraps around northeast and southeast corners of building There is a single-story, full-span open porch characterized by an integrated (under the main) roof. Simple full-span porch with aluminum railings; Multi-colored terrazzo floor design; Extends slightly out from building set back Primary entryway is centered on east elevation; Glass double-door framed by dark wood; Terrazzo floor design on the porch points directly towards the primary door, which is also ornamented on the interior by different multi-colored terrazzo floor designs Symmetrical tripartite design on primary facade; Round masonry porthole design at cornice; Octagonal porthole windows directly above first floor level; Horizontal banding at building's corners; Multi-colored terrazzo floor designs; Neon "Park Central Hotel" signage centered directly above the porch on the east elevation; "Park Central Hotel" signage painted vertically on east corner of the south elevation; Stepped ziggurat parapet roofline on east elevation; Streamlined vertical design with a recessed central section; Rounded corner windows on northeast and southeast corners just above porch level; Lightly ribbed vertical pilasters ornamented with spandrels; on either side of central bay form an inverted "L" design; Aluminum railings The builder is recorded as L. & H. Miller Company. The architect is recorded as Henry Hohauser. The original/significant owner is recorded as Harry Faber (original).
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148. 650 Ocean Dr
This is a 3-story, 3-bay domestic: Hotel building in the Art Deco style built in 1939. The foundation is spread footing. Exterior walls are stucco. The building has a flat with parapet roof. Windows are replacement aluminum jalacy casement. At the second and third floor levels on the primary facade, two adjoining casement windows in each bay There is a single-story, full-span open porch characterized by an integrated (under the main) roof with fluted stuccoed posts. Porch is particularly distinguishable for it's highly ornamented terrazzo floor designs and highly ornamented balustrade that includes curvilinear design and portholes Glass double-doors framed in dark wood; Directly centered on east elevation; Primary entryway is particularly grand because of the unique terrazzo floor designs on either side of the door that are quite unlike the designs of many other buildings Symmetrical tripartite primary facade; Stepped ziggurat parapet roofline; Horizontal banding at cornice and corner windows; Continuous wrap-around eyebrows rounded at corners; Multi-colored terrazzo floor designs in the interior and on the porch; Slight use of glass block; Two mirroring fine bass relief "fountain" carvings in narrow rectangles that extend from the second floor level to just below the roofline ornament the central bay; Three masonry portholes at apex of ziggurat roofline (center bay); Bow fluted spandrels in center bay above, below and in-between second and third floor level windows; Porch railing design alternates between curved balustrade and solid wall with portholes The builder is recorded as J.O. Blumenthal. The architect is recorded as L. Murray Dixon.
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149. 660 Ocean Dr
This is a 3-story, 3-bay domestic: Hotel building in the Art Deco style built in 1941. The foundation is spread footing. Exterior walls are stucco. Windows are replacement aluminum single-hung sashes. At second and third floor levels on primary facade, a continuous row of three 2x1 sash windows flank two continuous 2x1 sash windows (centered) on either side of the central bay There is a single-story, full-span open porch characterized by an integrated (under the main) roof with fluted stuccoed posts. Porch characterized by highly ornamented balustrade and multi-colored terrazzo floor design Primary entryway is centered on the east elevation; "M" terrazzo floor design immediately before entryway (on the porch) and multi-colored terrazzo floor design immediately inside the entryway; Glass double-doors Tripartite symmetry; Symmetrical primary facade is mirrored on easternmost part of north elevation; Ziggurat parapet roofline; Verticality emphasized with ornamentation; Neon "Majestic" signage centered directly above porch; Exterior and interior multi-colored terrazzo floor designs; Two-story low-relief peaked edge surrounds windows on the outer bays at the second and third floor levels; Rounded fluted columns support building cantilevered over front terrace; Massive and highly ornamented balustrade The builder is recorded as Lux Construction Company. The architect is recorded as Albert Anis.
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150. 700 Ocean Dr
This is a 3-story domestic: Hotel building in the Art Deco style built in 1941. The foundation is spread footing. Exterior walls are stucco. The building has a flat with parapet roof and unspecified dormers. 4 decorative panels just below recessed roof cornice line Windows are replacement aluminum single-hung sashes. SHS; Metal casement; Paired; Corrugated stucco moldings underneath window panes on tower; Continuous eyebrows over whole 2nd and 3rd story windows; Eyebrows of corner windows of tower are unattached to the eyebrows extending towards northern side There is a single-story, wrap-around open porch characterized by a flat roof clad in stuccoed with rectangular stuccoed posts. Porch facing East is incised into main building structure; Porch facing South is open, colored terrazo flooring with title of building inlaid; 3 massive columns supporting concrete covering; Balustrade delimitating porch area are thick stucco casts with block pattern hinting the same patterns found in the five bar-shaped decorative elements above third story eyebrow Three steps lead to entrance lobby; Racing tracks carved in upper portion of wall (3) and ceiling (2); Decorative moldings on top of openings of main lobby wall composed of 6 horizontally aligned roundels; Black marble-like entrance desk; Colored and patterned terrazzo flooring Late Art Deco structure; Five horizontal decorative bar-shaped elements; Tower extending in height above roof line on southern side of East elevation and creating 4th story space; Long concrete covering above main floor and wrapping around south side of elevation; Neon hotel sign just above concrete covering; Asymmetrical in composition on facade facing East; Terrazzo floor design; Decorative sculptural panels below the roofline on the east and south elevations; Three-part stacked cantilevered ledge ornaments parapet; Corner, wrap-around windows and eyebrows; Three-part stacked eyebrow for ornamentation at southeast corner The builder is recorded as Prufert Construction Co.. The architect is recorded as Albert Anis. The original/significant owner is recorded as St. Charles Hotel, Inc. (original).
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151. 720 Ocean Dr
This is a 5-story domestic: Hotel building in the Art Deco style built in 1937. The foundation is spread footing. Exterior walls are stucco (lower) and pre-cast concrete (upper). The building has a flat with parapet roof. Ziggurat roof line Windows are replacement aluminum single-hung sashes. Paired on either side of central elevation and single in the center Terrazzo mosaic flooring; Art deco geometric patterned railing; Eight columns delimitating the space; Racing stripes; Glass block; Split level patio There is a three-story, side, extension addition. Mezzanine; Wooden double-door with semi circular glass on each; Glass is ornamented with etchings of palm trees and flamingoes; Grand multi-colored terrazzo floor design lies just on the inside of the primary entryway Original facade: Symmetrical tripartite design; Vertical racing stripes; Horizontal banding; "Cut-out" ornamentation on either side of central bay; Decorative panels on the central vertical element above the main floor entrance; "Beacon Hotel" signage; Stepped ziggurat parapet roofline; Multi-colored terrazzo floor designs in the interior lobby; Glass etching ornamentation; Glass block ornamentation; Curved semi-circular and semi-ovular ornamentation The builder is recorded as O'Neill & Orr Building Corporation. The architect is recorded as Harry O. Nelson.
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152. 728 Ocean Dr
This is a 3-story apartment/multi-unit complex commercial building in the Miami Modern style built in 1953. The foundation is spread footing. Exterior walls are stucco. The building has a flat with parapet roof. Windows are replacement aluminum fixed. SHS; Metal casement; Grouped; Large glass window openings Open terrace on ground floor Arched ceiling in the ground floor interior space area, near side openings Asymmetrical elevation; 3 circular sculptural elements on left part of elevation protruding convexly from stucco surface (reminiscent of natural Art Deco porthole windows); Right part of facade wall extends higher; Concrete overhang on top of ground floor space; Open catwalks along south elevation The builder is recorded as Junez Construction Company (Gerald E. Freed). The architect is recorded as Don Reiff. The original/significant owner is recorded as Mr. & Mrs. N. Krakower (1953).
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153. 736 Ocean Dr
This is a 3-story domestic: Hotel building in the Art Deco style built in 1935. The foundation is reinforced concrete. Exterior walls are stucco (lower) and pre-cast concrete (upper). The building has a flat with parapet roof. Windows are replacement aluminum jalacy casement. Fixed metal casement; Jalousies on side elevation windows; Large window blocks/panes on each side of main entrance of larger dimension than 2nd, 3rd and 4th story windows Arial narrow Stepped entrance with beige and green terrazzo flooring with ornamental "C" lettering; Original main lobby desk undulating in northwest corner of entrance; Original green faux marble countertops; Fireplace in entrance foyer on green colored wall with ziggurat recesses; Three horizontal white lines on top of fireplace opening Symmetrical primary facade; Continuous wrap around eyebrows rounded at northeast and southeast corners of building; Stepped ziggurat parapet roofline; Horizontal banding; Grand vertical gesture with "Colony" signage"; Inverted "T" shaped hotel sign; Geometric wave pattern in painting just below roof line; Added neon fixtures delineating form The builder is recorded as Saxon. The architect is recorded as Henry Hohauser. The original/significant owner is recorded as Jos. Friedman (original).
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154. 740 Ocean Dr
This is a 3-story, 3-bay domestic: Hotel building in the Miami Modern style built in 1950. The foundation is spread footing. Exterior walls are stucco (lower) and metal (upper). The building has a flat with parapet roof. Ziggurat roofline Windows are jalacy casement. Rectangular metal casement windows broken down in smaller, rectangular horizontal panes; On 2nd and 3rd story 2 first openings from the left are configured 3x4; On right part of front elevation of same stories, openings are one horizontal pane measurement less (2x4) There is a single-story, full-span open porch. Arial Narrow; Southern part of structure is left open and leads to front porch on lower-level Arial Narrow; Eyebrow just above main entry door to the north serves as covering and finishes in curves Asymmetrical elevation design; Northern part of the primary facade is grooved and extends than the rest of the elevation's roofline, finishing a ziggurat parapet roof line; Grooved stucco pattern forms a backwards "L" shape on the east elevation, with the tall part of the "L" on the north side of the facade and the long part of the "L" extending across the entire facade directly below the second floor level windows; Boxed windows on north side of east elevation; Rough stucco walls on first floor level at porch; Interior and porch terrazzo floors; Glass block ornamentation; Glas etchings ornamentation The builder is recorded as Alliad Construction Company. The architect is recorded as August Swarz. The original/significant owner is recorded as J. Kochen & P. Leviton (original).
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155. 750 Ocean Dr
This is a 4-story, 3-bay domestic: Hotel building in the Miami Modern style with International influences built in 1952. The foundation is spread footing. Exterior walls are stucco. The building has a flat with parapet roof. Windows are replacement aluminum sliding. Horizontal sliding; Rectangular casement; Protruding wrap-around windows on northeast corner of building Concrete overhang; Stepped entrance; Three sets of double doors on first floor level of primary facade; Terrazzo mosaic flooring; Step-down foyer Asymmetrical vertical element; Decorative panels between windows and on vertical element; "Starlite Hotel" signage above entryway; "Starlite" neon signage protruding vertically facing north-south circulation; White railing atop; Horizontal band of windows wraps around northeast corner of building at second, third and fourth floor levels The builder is recorded as Leonard Glickman. The architect is recorded as Gilbert M. Fein. The original/significant owner is recorded as Mr. L. Glickman (original).
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156. 760 Ocean Dr
This is a 2-story apartment/multi-unit complex commercial building in the Other style built in 1925. The foundation is reinforced concrete. Exterior walls are stucco (lower) and pre-cast concrete (upper). The building has a flat roof. Stripped classical cornice at roof line of 2nd story Windows are replacement aluminum casements. Single metal casement windows on southern side of building; Large dimension window panes (sliding doors) on eastern and northern facades First story porch on Ocean Drive is fenced and covered by second story; Extending floor slab; Space also shaped by protruding delta piers; Spacious 2nd story porch that wraps all around both Ocean Drive and 8th street facade; 2nd story porch allowed by pulled back building structure; Prominently curved edges of second story porch/terrace Facade on Ocean Drive opens up to the Wet Willie's Bar entrance; Divided in tiers by delta shaped supporting piers; Title "Wet Willie's" now figures on top of center opening; Entrance opens up on two open staircase arms leading to 2nd story porch/terrace Supporting members of second story porch/balcony on principal; Eastern elevation appears like delta wings (hint to later, MiMo stylistic trends); Delta supporting piers have two horizontal metal bands stacked on top of each other at the top; Lower-level of Ocean Drive elevation divided according to three bays system; Asymmetrical second story configuration; Porthole carving with added horizontal metal bands on the upper part of vertical element The builder is recorded as Willard Myers. The architect is recorded as Willard Myers.
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157. 800 Ocean Dr
This is a 3-story domestic: Hotel building in the Miami Modern style built in 1958. The foundation is spread footing. Exterior walls are stucco (lower) and pre-cast concrete (upper). The building has a flat roof. Double sliding doors stand as openings for the hotel units in front elevation (2nd and 3rd stories); Openings on ground floor are in large glass double-doors from roof to floor; Openings on ground floor of building side in glass and are broken down geometrically; 2nd and 3rd story openings in side elevation consist of triple horizontal-sliding windows Open South porch on ground floor level; Open north porch is elevated (access through steps); Railings of upper floors also shaping porch space; Both porch spaces covered by slab of 2nd story floor Wall openings in glass and glass double door in lobby; Terrazzo flooring in lobby interior and on porch; Green coffered wooden ceilings in interior of the building opening towards the North porch; Elaborately crafted wooden bar furnishing (classical in style, marble countertops) Continuous balconies uniting all units of same story at second and third floor levels in east elevation; Floor slab of balconies are prolonged to the side elevations where they become eyebrows; Bulky stucco railings are molded in geometric diamond pattern openings; Metal hand rail added on top of stucco railings; Railings overhang in northern part of elevation on all levels The builder is recorded as Praver & Schulman Corporation. The architect is recorded as Gilbert M. Fein. The original/significant owner is recorded as Schulman, Goldsmith & Fichtenbaum (original).
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158. 804 Ocean Dr
This is a 2-story domestic: Multiple Dwelling building in the Other style with Vernacular influences built in 1922. The foundation is reinforced concrete. Exterior walls are stucco (lower) and terra-cotta (upper). The building has a flat roof clad in replacement spanish tile. Windows are replacement single-hung sashes. There is a single-story, full-span open porch characterized by an integrated (under the main) roof. Porch area on ground floor of building extending in front of main entrance and under the open structure of both side arms; Rough terra cotta tiling on porch and ground floor interior; Tiles on front terrace in style of coral stone; Concrete classical flowerpots on each side Building entrance is farther set back from the street than neighboring hotels; Spacious front terrace; Two protruding side arms in elevation gradually step back to a recessed main entrance to create a more private access to interior space; Bulky wooden moldings in the upper part of the open building structure covering the side porches Spatially recessed central main entrance with two protruding sides; Ground floor of those two side arms are open and use for commercial purposes; Stucco moldings mimicking gabled dormers of vernacular American architectural idiom; Dormers extend for the whole length of the second-story window arrangements on each side The builder is recorded as John C. Williams Corporation. The architect is recorded as (None Recorded). The original/significant owner is recorded as Mrs. Annie R. Crichton (original).
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159. 820 Ocean Dr
This is a 3-story, 3-bay domestic: Hotel building in the Mediterranean Revival style built in 1930. The foundation is concrete pile. Exterior walls are stucco. The building has a flat with parapet roof and one belvedere dormer. Belvedere sits on the southeast corner of the building and is one story tall Windows are replacement aluminum single-hung sashes. First floor level: on either side of the centered primary entryway is a set of three 2x1 single hung sash windows that are arched on the top and each separated by a twisted corinthian column Second floor level: a set of two continuos 2x1 sash windows sit on either side of a set of three 2x1 sash windows with arched top separated by twisted corinthian pilasters centered on the facade Third floor level: a set of two 2x1 sash windows with arched top are separated by a twisted corinthian pilaster, this set sits on either side of a continuous set of three 2x1 sash windows centered on the facade There is a single-story, full-span arcade characterized by an integrated (under the main) roof. Loggia style porch on first floor level; Frame by three bay archways that extend the entire length of the east elevation of the building; Symmetrical with primary entryway directly centered Loggia style on the East elevation; Elevated on steps; Framed by predominant, bulky arcs; Arcs also finishing the sides of the porch facing North and SOuth; Brown veneered wood moldings of 2.5 feet hight Primary entryway centered directly behind center archway of the porch; Glass double door; Flanked on either side by a simply pilaster and the set of three arched sash windows and twisted corinthian columns that separate them Prominent 3 bay archway on ground floor shape porch; Molding border arches ar ground floor; Rounded windows at second and third floor levels; Twisted columns and pilasters ornament arched windows and belvedere; Hotel name carved into primary facade, centered, just above first floor level; Rough stuccoed walls; Clay barrel tile roof (where roof is visible above belvedere); Symmetry broken down on east elevation by belvedere above third floor level on the southeast corner of the building; Wrought iron railing at belvedere level The builder is recorded as Fred Howland. The architect is recorded as E. A. Ehrman. The original/significant owner is recorded as Chas. van Antwerp (original).
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160. 826 Ocean Dr
This is a 3-story, 3-bay domestic: Hotel building in the Miami Modern style with International influences built in 1948. The foundation is spread footing. The building has a flat with parapet roof. Windows are replacement aluminum sliding. There is a single-story, full-span open porch characterized by an integrated (under the main) roof. Porch at first floor level ornamented with breek veneer and limited terrazzo floor designs Primary entryway off-center at porch level (slightly to north end of porch); Simple glass double-door; Just before door is tri-colored terrazzo floor design Asymmetrical at first floor level only; Stone ornamentation at second and third floor level windows; Continuous bands of boxed windows at second and third floor levels show influence of International Style; Decorative brick veneer on walls of first floor level that run along front patio; Parapet roof; Terrazzo floor design on front porch The builder is recorded as Kahn & Alpert. The architect is recorded as Henry Hohauser.
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161. 834 Ocean Dr
This is a 4-story, 5-bay domestic: Multiple Dwelling building in the Mediterranean Revival style built in 1923. The foundation is reinforced concrete. Exterior walls are original stucco. The building has a hip with center gable roof. Windows are replacement aluminum single-hung sashes. There is a single-story, full-span open porch characterized by an integrated (under the main) roof. Porch at first level is distinguished by the large stone-carved balustrade that outlines it; Porch extends only across east elevation There is a four-story, side, extension addition. Clay barrel tile roof; Rough exterior stucco walls; False balconies at third floor level; Carved stonework balustrade The builder is recorded as George M. Fowler. The architect is recorded as August Geiger. The original/significant owner is recorded as H.L. Belcher (original).
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162. 850 Ocean Dr
This is a 2-story, 3-bay apartment/multi-unit complex commercial building in the Other style with Mediterranean Revival influences built in 1922. The foundation is reinforced concrete. Exterior walls are stucco (lower) and metal (upper). The building has a flat roof clad in concrete tile. SHS, metal casement, paired (on side elevations) 2nd story porch; Open east entrance porch; Wooden punctured division to the northern and southern limits Steps leading to front porch terrace; Marble white tiles; Entrance of restaurant lobby is framed by 3 pairs of columns down the center; Predominant use of wood as ornamentation; Three glass double door in entrance wall Hinting Art Deco heritage; Low height arch-finished ziggurat pattern in central upper part of front elevation; Property title on a white board on principal entrance; Roof terrace above second floor with metal railings; Narrow porch with metal railing at second floor The builder is recorded as Alvin L. Sammons. The architect is recorded as Henry LaPointe.
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163. 860 Ocean Dr
This is a 3-story, 5-bay domestic: Hotel building in the Art Deco style built in 1937. The foundation is spread footing. The building has a flat with parapet roof. Windows are replacement aluminum single-hung sashes. There is a single-story, full-span open porch characterized by an integrated (under the main) roof with fluted stuccoed posts. Porch extends from underneath building slightly out towards street; Simple balustrade Primary entryway centered on east elevation; Glass double-door; Ornamented on either side of entryway by terrazzo floor designs Nearly symmetrical primary and secondary elevations (only exception is rounded corner); At corner of Ocean Drive and 9th street, building is rounded and capped with a lighthouse-like tower; Continuous eyebrows (horizontal banding); Slightly projected central bay on east elevation with stepped ziggurat parapet roofline; Vertical ribbing at corner and central bay; Fluted columns support porch; Multi-colored terrazzo floor designs; Glass block ornamentation in lobby; Neon hotel signage on east elevation above primary entryway and porch The builder is recorded as Shawver Builders, Inc.. The architect is recorded as Albert Anis. The original/significant owner is recorded as Ferrado Miami LLC (present).
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164. 900 Ocean Dr
This is a 2-story, 7-bay commerce/trade: Restaurant building in the Miami Modern style with Garden Style influences built in 1952. The foundation is spread footing. Exterior walls are replacement stucco (lower) and stucco (upper). The building has a flat with parapet roof. Windows are replacement aluminum single-hung sashes. Located on Ocean Drive; Main entrance entered along Iron gate Mirrored garden-styled apartment; Oversized iron Deco gate The builder is recorded as Arkin Construction Company Inc.. The architect is recorded as Gilbert M. Fein.
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165. 918 Ocean Dr
This is a 3-story, 3-bay apartment/multi-unit complex commercial building in the Mediterranean Revival style with Gothic Revival influences built in 1925. The foundation is reinforced concrete. Exterior walls are stucco (lower) and stucco (upper). The building has a flat roof. Windows are replacement aluminum casements. On first floor, casement windows flanked by fixed window on either side; At second and third floors, central bay windows are fixed and outer bay fixed windows flank porch doors Front terrace from 10 foot setback; Tiled flooring Located on center bay; Masonry banner above entry 4 pilasters divide 3 bays; Thin, twisted ornamentation at corners/low relief panels at cornice; Pointed arches above third floor windows; Highly ornamented pointed arch above primary entryway; INTERIOR: Large tiled fireplace; Twisted columns separate arches, Moulded ceiling Architectural projecting parapet and tiny medallions; continuous band ledge above 3rd floor windows; site has a 10 foot setback, with ground floor front terrace; balconies The builder is recorded as O'Neill & Orr. The architect is recorded as A. Fraser Rose. The original/significant owner is recorded as M. Williamson (original).
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166. 928 Ocean Dr
This is a 2-story, 3-bay Ocean Drive Hotel hotel in the Other style built in 1994. The building has a flat with parapet roof. Windows are aluminum casements. Northernmost window on the east elevation protrudes from the building to create a triangular shape that sticks out and is ornamented with glass block There is a single-story, full-span open porch. Narrow porch with metal railing along east elevation Three primary entryways on the east elevation, each servicing a different retail shop; Hidden entryway for the upstairs hostel Simple facade ornamented with glass block; Complements, but does not mimic, surrounding historical structures Original building on site the Park Retirement Home; previously, the Park Hotel. Property still owned by Park Adult Residential Facility INC, but new building operating primarily as a hostel.
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167. 940 Ocean Dr
This is a 3-story domestic: Hotel building in the Art Deco style with Moderne influences built in 1939. The foundation is spread footing. Exterior walls are stucco (lower) and stucco (upper). The building has a flat roof. Roof forms horizontal counterbalance; Horizontal band at cornice; Pipe rail at roof Windows are replacement aluminum single-hung sashes. Spandrel under windows; Etched glass detail There is a single-story, full-span open porch characterized by an integrated (under the main) roof with fluted stuccoed posts. Terrazo porch; Edge is defined by low concrete wall; Masonry balustrade; Symmetrical; In line with building facade; Precedes building main entrance Entrance in center on the symmetrical facade; Enunciated by an imposing vertical element containing the Breakwater Hotel signage in neon lighting Streamlined symmetrical design; Continuous eyebrows; Projected central sign tower with ship-like prow; Horizontal banding; Central vertical racing stripes; Stepped sides and top; Ziggurat parapet roofline; Building cantilevers on round fluted columns; INTERIOR: Keystone front desk and fireplace; Terrazzo floor designs The builder is recorded as Morris Alpert. The architect is recorded as Anton Skislewicz.
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168. 960 Ocean Dr
This is a 5-story, 5-bay domestic: Hotel building in the Mediterranean Revival style built in 1935. The foundation is reinforced concrete. Exterior walls are stucco (lower) and stucco (upper). The building has a flat roof. Windows are replacement aluminum jalacy casement. There is a single-story, wrap-around porch characterized by an integrated (under the main) roof. 5-bay arcaded terrace; Located off of Ocean Drive; Extends into the building to create an open restaurant Main entrance to the hotel is off of 10th street and is ornamented by terrazzo floor designs Grand arches; Large open L-shaped patio; Symmetrical primary facade; Centered "frozen fountain"; 5-Bay arcaded Loggia terrace; Twisted columns in the central wings; Decorated cornice on raised central section; Pediment balcony on north elevation; Arched windows The builder is recorded as L. & H. Miller. The architect is recorded as Henry Hohauser. The original/significant owner is recorded as Morris Holding Corporation (original).
Individually eligible/Eligible as contributing resource.