I grew up there in the 1960s (yes I'm old, lol). My friends and I knew that the architecture was unique. I moved away in1970 but I'm so glad that a significant number of the buildings are still standing. Many of those Ocean Drive hotels primarily served as year round residences of elderly Eastern European Jews who had retired from the New York City garment industry. I remember very little traffic on Ocean Drive and almost everyone at the beach was elderly. Things have obviously changed a lot. Edited to add that the Cardozo Hotel was also used for the exterior hotel shots in the 1959 Frank Sinatra movie A Hole in the Head. My mom and I moved to Miami Beach while it was being filmed and we were temporarily staying at a hotel a few blocks away. For a little girl just arrived from Michigan, it was a big deal to have movie stars and crews walking around and a big ocean across the street.
@@Justmyopinionlol It's the only place in Florida with such a high number and concentration of them. Miami Beach's art deco buildings are also unique for their tropical twist on art deco architecture and design. Of course New York has some art deco buildings, including the Chrysler Building. There are also quite a few art deco buildings in downtown Ashville, North Carolina. I live in Tallahassee, Florida. We had only one public art deco building that I'm aware of - a jail turned state office building. Unfortunately, it was recently demolished to make way for a condominium.
@@Justmyopinionlol I now live in Tallahassee in the Florida Panhandle. There are some charming buildings dating back to the 19th century. They were originally the homes of wealthy people but they're now law or lobbyist offices (Tallahassee is the state capital). The neighborhood just across the street from where I live has some cool mid century modern homes. There are some other older neighborhoods with charming homes of various early 20th century styles. The new residential development primarily consists of expensive homes that have something of a nod to Craftsman and bungalow architecture or awful looking apartment complexes. I live in a 1970s era apartment complex that has mature oak trees and a lot of green space. The developers of the apartment complex being built next door completely clear cut the land, which was vacant and densely wooded with large, mature oak trees. Our oak trees are beloved by everyone who isn't a developer or a politician who is being paid off by a developer to allow trees to be cut down. We also have a home here that was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. It's now owned by the son of the original of owners and is operated as a nonprofit trust Other than Miami Beach, Key West, Tallahassee, Florida Southern College in Lakeland (designed by Wright), and a few unique areas of some random cities, Florida's architecture is pretty generic. As is probably the case with Arizona, people flocked to Florida after air conditioning became commonplace and development was more about building quickly and cheaply than anything else.
@@Justmyopinionlol It just dawned on me that if you like mid century modern architecture, Palm Springs might be a nice place to visit. Because it's in the desert, the materials, architecture, colors, etc. are often. different from the mid century modern houses in other parts of the country. Now that I'm thinking about it, there are a significant number of mid century modern houses in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area. Not art deco, of course, but I'm putting it out there if you want to explore some architecture closer to home as well.
@@kemallo4590 no, Art Deco is usually considered to be the style between the wars. Miami suffered a devastating hurricane in 1926 so buildings would have been replaced in the style that was fashionable.
Very beautiful. Happy they preserved so much and are protecting the legacy into the future. Miami Beach is a unique one of a kind world heritage. The pastel color scheme one can also see on houses in the Caribbean.
GREAT VIDEO AND TOUR. YES MIAMI BEACH IS ON MY BUCKET LIST ALSO. YES, WE NEED TO CONTINUE TO PROTECT AND RESTORE ALL ART DECO BUILDINGS AND HOMES FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY AS WELL. THANKS FOR SHARING AND I LEARNED SO MUCH.
Streamline Moderne or Art Moderne is a late type of the Art Deco style and emerged in the 1930s. The style emphasizes curving formes, long horizontala lines and sometimes nautical elements.
I LOVE ART DECO. AND I LOVE LEARNING ABOUT ART DECO.
I grew up there in the 1960s (yes I'm old, lol). My friends and I knew that the architecture was unique. I moved away in1970 but I'm so glad that a significant number of the buildings are still standing. Many of those Ocean Drive hotels primarily served as year round residences of elderly Eastern European Jews who had retired from the New York City garment industry. I remember very little traffic on Ocean Drive and almost everyone at the beach was elderly. Things have obviously changed a lot. Edited to add that the Cardozo Hotel was also used for the exterior hotel shots in the 1959 Frank Sinatra movie A Hole in the Head. My mom and I moved to Miami Beach while it was being filmed and we were temporarily staying at a hotel a few blocks away. For a little girl just arrived from Michigan, it was a big deal to have movie stars and crews walking around and a big ocean across the street.
is Miami Beach only place in FL with all these art deco buildings?
@@Justmyopinionlol It's the only place in Florida with such a high number and concentration of them. Miami Beach's art deco buildings are also unique for their tropical twist on art deco architecture and design. Of course New York has some art deco buildings, including the Chrysler Building. There are also quite a few art deco buildings in downtown Ashville, North Carolina. I live in Tallahassee, Florida. We had only one public art deco building that I'm aware of - a jail turned state office building. Unfortunately, it was recently demolished to make way for a condominium.
@@cwctlh Thank you I live in an architectural wasteland that is AZ so would love to venture out and see the rest of the world 🙂
@@Justmyopinionlol I now live in Tallahassee in the Florida Panhandle. There are some charming buildings dating back to the 19th century. They were originally the homes of wealthy people but they're now law or lobbyist offices (Tallahassee is the state capital). The neighborhood just across the street from where I live has some cool mid century modern homes. There are some other older neighborhoods with charming homes of various early 20th century styles. The new residential development primarily consists of expensive homes that have something of a nod to Craftsman and bungalow architecture or awful looking apartment complexes. I live in a 1970s era apartment complex that has mature oak trees and a lot of green space. The developers of the apartment complex being built next door completely clear cut the land, which was vacant and densely wooded with large, mature oak trees. Our oak trees are beloved by everyone who isn't a developer or a politician who is being paid off by a developer to allow trees to be cut down. We also have a home here that was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. It's now owned by the son of the original of owners and is operated as a nonprofit trust Other than Miami Beach, Key West, Tallahassee, Florida Southern College in Lakeland (designed by Wright), and a few unique areas of some random cities, Florida's architecture is pretty generic. As is probably the case with Arizona, people flocked to Florida after air conditioning became commonplace and development was more about building quickly and cheaply than anything else.
@@Justmyopinionlol It just dawned on me that if you like mid century modern architecture, Palm Springs might be a nice place to visit. Because it's in the desert, the materials, architecture, colors, etc. are often. different from the mid century modern houses in other parts of the country. Now that I'm thinking about it, there are a significant number of mid century modern houses in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area. Not art deco, of course, but I'm putting it out there if you want to explore some architecture closer to home as well.
Amazing how so much of the architecture is modeled after a style most associated with the 20's, yet the city itself is most associated with the 80's!
Good point!
was it built in the 80s?
@@kemallo4590 No, Miami was founded in 1896.
@@kemallo4590 no, Art Deco is usually considered to be the style between the wars. Miami suffered a devastating hurricane in 1926 so buildings would have been replaced in the style that was fashionable.
THANK YOU VERCHIE!!!!
Thank you for this wonderful video sharing the beauty of Miami Beach
Thank you for sharing this beauty with us in such warm and positive way, we are waiting for more videos with you :)
David is a great host!
Wow! I loved the place! Miami is such a beautiful place! Thank you so much for sharing this! :)
Beautiful art deco buildings I hope they stay forever
Visited Miami Beach from Australia a couple of years ago. Loved it, fond memories
Mumbai city has lot to offer regarding Art deco architecture . Watch this below link
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Very beautiful. Happy they preserved so much and are protecting the legacy into the future. Miami Beach is a unique one of a kind world heritage.
The pastel color scheme one can also see on houses in the Caribbean.
ART DECO 101.
How much can a man enjoy talking about his favorite style of art and city?
I miss beach vacation and I love Miami Beach ! Thanks for showing us the beautiful hotels, nice tour 😊👍
Thank You so much for posting this wonderful tour, David!
I like your Video very much. 😊
Art Deco look retro cool. 😂
Amazing architecture
Mumbai city has lot to offer regarding Art deco architecture . Watch this below link
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This is exactly what I earned to learn! Thank you for posting!!!
Awesome!
I really enjoyed your video. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Greetings from Albania. 👋🏼🇦🇱
Miami is simply gorgeous ✨
GREAT VIDEO AND TOUR. YES MIAMI BEACH IS ON MY BUCKET LIST ALSO. YES, WE NEED TO CONTINUE TO PROTECT AND RESTORE ALL ART DECO BUILDINGS AND HOMES FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY AS WELL. THANKS FOR SHARING AND I LEARNED SO MUCH.
love the beach! 👍😊
When I want to feel immersed in the Matrix, I love to travel to Miami Beach
I live in the second city in Art Decor in the World, Goiania...but Miami is Gorgeous.
Highly informative!!!
shhh my home town so in love with you
Very nice 😍💋 💝💖♥️❤️
Было интересно
SUGGESTION: USS UNITED STATES. NEW HOME.
Good. I wait for love from you 💝💖
these are not Art Deco, they are steamline moderne...learn the difference.
Streamline Moderne or Art Moderne is a late type of the Art Deco style and emerged in the 1930s. The style emphasizes curving formes, long horizontala lines and sometimes nautical elements.
Mumbai city has lot to offer regarding Art deco architecture . Watch this below link
ua-cam.com/video/tSm1UFBUKk0/v-deo.html&feature=share