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.

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

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Architectural Description

This is a 1-story, 3-bay Commercial commercial building in the Mediterranean Revival style built in 1926. 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. 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). The builder is recorded as William Burbridge. The architect is recorded as J.DeBruyn Kops. The original/significant owner is recorded as William Burbridge (original).

* Date source: Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser

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