1059 Collins Ave

Construction date: documented 1959*

Architect: Robert M. Nordin

Builder: Jack Whitman

Style: Commercial, Miami Modern . Asymmetrical facade designs; Open catwalks connecting various retail shops (mainly along north elevation); Large masonry walls on north elevation; Roman brick as veneer on west elevation.

Open to the public: Yes.

Historical Summary

Harry Tuttle, son of Miami founder Julia Tuttle, originally had a residence on this site. The house was demolished but its rear garage still stands facing 11th street.

Historic Designation: National (Miami Beach Architectural District, 1979) ; Local (Ocean Drive/Collins Avenue District, 1986)

Architectural Description

This is a 2-story Commercial commercial building in the Miami Modern style built in 1959. The foundation is spread footing. Exterior walls are brick (primary) and stucco (secondary). The building has a flat roof. Windows are replacement aluminum fixed. No porch, but there is a slightly wider walkway along the north elevation at the first floor elevation No one primary entryway; Separate entryways along north and west elevation for different retail shops Asymmetrical facade designs; Open catwalks connecting various retail shops (mainly along north elevation); Large masonry walls on north elevation; Roman brick as veneer on west elevation. The builder is recorded as Jack Whitman. The architect is recorded as Robert M. Nordin.

* Date source: Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser

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