Palm View Historic District (Local)

  • 1853 Jefferson Ave
  • 1801 Michigan Ave
  • 1761 Lenox Ave
  • 1750 Michigan Ave
  • 1710 Michigan Ave
  • 1743 Michigan Ave
  • 1753 Michigan Ave
  • 1770 Lenox Ave

On February 9, 1999 the Historic Preservation Board approved the designation of the Palm View Historic District. The boundaries are located on the south side of Dade Boulevard between Lenox Court and Meridian Ave ending on the north side of 17th street.

The Palm View historic district represents the rapid rate of development in Miami Beach from 1915 to 1926. The district is part of Carl’s Fisher extensive land holdings that was sold to buyers during the 1920’s from his office at the top of the Van Dyke building on Lincoln Road.

The architectural style with the most significant concentration in the district is the Mediterranean Revival style; however, the district includes several architectural styles including post World War II structures. The historic district is predominantly residential with one-and two story single-family residence as well as low-rise apartment buildings. The buildings in the district possesses artistic value in building form, materials, detail, ornamentation, interior design, and site features.

Architectural Styles
Mediterranean Revival 17
Med revival/ Art deco transitional 13
Vernacular 10
Building Types
Apartment/multi-unit complex 20
Architects
V. H. Nellenbogen 5
Lester Avery 4
Robert M. Nordin 3
Categories
Single-family residence 36
Multi-family residence 25
Single dwelling 3