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The Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, previously known as Villa Vizcaya, is the former villa and estate of businessman James Deering, of the Deering McCormick-International Harvester fortune, on Biscayne Bay in the present-day Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida. The early 20th-century Vizcaya estate also includes extensive Italian Renaissance gardens, native woodland landscape, and a historic village outbuildings compound.
The landscape and architecture were influenced by Veneto and Tuscan Italian Renaissance models and designed in the Mediterranean Revival architecture style, with Baroque elements Miami-Dade County now owns the Vizcaya property, as the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, which is open to the public.
"Vizcaya’s exuberant gardens are characterized by an abundance of architectural structures and details, elaborate fountains, and antique and commissioned sculptures. The use of sculptures that were already old and of soft and porous coral stone resulted, quite intentionally, in the gardens having a weathered appearance soon after their completion."
Pasadena City Hall, completed in 1927, serves as the central location for city government in the City of Pasadena, California and it is a significant architectural example of the City Beautiful movement of the 1920s.
In 1923, the people of Pasadena approved a bond measure issuing $3.5 million towards the development of a civic center. City Hall was to be the central element of this center. The San Francisco architecture firm of Bakewell and Brown designed City Hall, which has elements of both Mediterranean Revival Style and Spanish Colonial Revival Style architecture. It was completed on December 27, 1927 at a cost of $1.3 million. It measures 361 feet (110 m) by 242 feet (74 m), and rises 6 stories. There are over 235 rooms and passageways that cover over 170,000 square feet (16,000 m2). The defining dome, located above the west entrance, is 26 feet (7.9 m) tall and 54 feet (16 m) in diameter. On July 28, 1980 the Civic Center District, including Pasadena City Hall, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as listing #80000813.
The City Hall has long been a favorite shooting location for filmmakers. The courtyard was used in the 1995 movie "A Walk in the Clouds" to portray a Napa Valley town square. It has also been used as an embassy in the "Mission: Impossible" television series, and a villa in Charlie Chaplin's Oscar-nominated 1940 film "The Great Dictator." Pasadena City Hall currently serves as the city hall of fictional Pawnee, Indiana, in the television show "Parks and Recreation." The dome is visible through the window of the main characters' apartment building in the television show The Big Bang Theory.
Pasadena. California.
First Presbyterian Church is a historic church in Miami, Florida, USA. It is located at 609 Brickell Avenue in Greater Downtown Miami. Built in 1949, it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989 (submitted in 1988), and designated historic by the City of Miami in 2003. The congregation dates back as far as the city of Miami, 1896, with the original building on another property being funded by Henry Flagler in 1900.
The architect of the current building was Lester Geisler. The building represents a late example of the Mediterranean Revival architecture, popular in South Florida earlier in the century. The building sits on a three-acre property surrounded by high-rises. Built for a congregation of over 1,000, church membership dwindled from 1400 to less than 150 by the early aughts.
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Presbyterian_Church_(Miami,_Florida)
The Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, previously known as Villa Vizcaya, is the former villa and estate of businessman James Deering, of the Deering McCormick-International
Harvester fortune, on Biscayne Bay in the present-day Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida. The early 20th-century Vizcaya estate also includes extensive Italian Renaissance gardens, native woodland landscape, and a historic village outbuildings compound.
The landscape and architecture were influenced by Veneto and Tuscan Italian Renaissance models and designed in the Mediterranean Revival architecture style, with Baroque elements.
Miami-Dade County now owns the Vizcaya property, as the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, which is open to the public.
The Dixie Walesbilt Hotel, known as the Grand Hotel in later years, is one of a small number of skyscrapers built in the 1920s that still stand today and is a prime example of how optimistic people were during the Florida land boom. Built in 1926, it found financing through a stock-sale campaign in the local business community, costing $500,000 after it was completed(which equates to about $6 million today.)
The building architecture, masonry vernacular with hints of Mediterranean-Revival, is also a good example of the time is was built. It was designed by two well-known architects at the time, Fred Bishop who designed the Byrd Theatre in Virginia, and D.J. Phipps, whose designed both the Wyoming County Courthouse and Jail and the Colonial Hotel in Virginia.
The hotel was constructed using the “three-part vertical block” method, which became the dominant pattern in tall buildings during the 1920s. Three-part buildings are composed of a base, shaft and a cap, all noticeably visible.
The hotel opened as the “Walesbilt” in January 1927, shortly after the land boom had started to collapse and two years before the Great Depression began. It’s also best to note that the hotel opened around the same time the Floridan Hotel in Tampa opened, another hotel built during the Florida land boom.
In 1972, the hotel was purchased by Anderson Sun State and renamed the “Groveland Motor Inn”. The firm completely renovated the hotel and used it to host visitors to the area who were interested in Green Swamp, land sectioned off for land development. At the time there was heavy speculation in the land because of it’s close proximity to Walt Disney World and were selling for around $5,000 an acre at the time. That ended after a state cabinet designation of the swamp as an area of critical state concern, placing the land off-limits to any large land developments. The firm filed for foreclosure and the hotel was auctioned off in 1974. Despite RCI Electric purchasing the hotel, it remained empty for many years afterwards.
n 1978, the hotel was signed over to the Agape Players, a nationally known religious music and drama group, who would assume the mortgage and would pay the costs to make improvements to meet city fire and safety standards. The hotel was renamed the “Royal Walesbilt” and after extensive improvements were made, it became the headquarters for the Agape Players; using it as a teaching facility and the base from which the group launched their tours. In addition, they operated a restaurant, an ice cream parlor on the lobby floor and a “Christian hotel” on the upper floors, catering mostly to groups. The Agape Players disbanded in 1985 and put the property up for sale
Victor Khubani, a property investor from New York acquired the property and renamed the hotel “Grand”. The hotel closed briefly in December 1988, due to a variety of code violations and causing the owner to later pay $14,000 in fines. On August 31, 1990 it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, possibly for tax exemption reasons. In October 1991, The State Fire Marshall’s Office gave the owner one year to install a new sprinkler system and in May 1993, the code enforcement board gave Khubani until March to complete the work.
In March 1994, the hotel closed due to multiple code violations and was to remain closed until a new fire sprinkler system was installed. To reopen, the fire escapes and elevator, which did not function, would have to be repaired as well. In 1995, the hotel was auctioned off to a redevelopment firm, which dismantled part of the interior for reconstruction, which was never completed.
Since then, the hotel has deteriorated, becoming an eyesore to many of the residents of Lake Wales and nicknamed “The Green Monster” for the greenish color it has acquired from over the years. In 1995, it was even jokingly mentioned to become a sacrifice to “the bomb”, an economic boom that occurred in parts of Florida where movie production companies would pay cities to blow up buildings for their movies. In 2007, the city foreclosed on the structure for more than $700,000 in unpaid code fines, with hopes in finding someone to restore it.
Development firm, Dixie-Walesbilt LLC announced plans to restore the hotel, signing into an agreement with the city of Lake Wales in February 2010. By the agreement, the city would retain ownership of the building until a defined amount of work had been accomplished. The work must be completed within 16 months and the amount of money invested must succeed at least $1.5 million. The building would then be handed off the Dixie Walesbilt LLC, where they may continue with private funding or other methods to for debt funding.
Ray Brown, President of Dixie Walesbilt LLC, planned to invest $6 million into the renovation, with original plans to put retail stores on the ground floor and using the upper floors for as many as 40 condominiums.
On June 2, 2011, the city of Lake Wales agreed to deed the building off to Ray Brown in a 4-1 vote, after meeting the requirements of the redevelopment agreement. Though Brown submitted a list of costs to the city totaling $1.66 million, Mayor Mike Carter wasn’t satisfied with the results so far, pointing out that Brown failed to repair the windows and repaint the building. Previous owners had put tar on the building and then painted over it, so much of Brown’s investment went to stripping the tar off the exterior walls.
To repaint the building, Brown would also have to resurface the hotel with hydrated lime to replicate the original skin as well as the window frames would need to be constructed of Douglas fir, red cedar and gulf cypress. According to Brown, previous owners who renovated the building rarely removed the building original elements. They carpeted over intricate tile flooring, stuck tar paper above skylights and placed modern drinking fountains in front of the originals. He estimated about 98 percent of the building is still in it’s original form.
Restoration of the building’s exterior began in January 2015 and included surface repair, pressure washing, paint removal, chemical treatment, and a comprehensive resurfacing of the exterior.
While the original plans were for turning the building into condominiums, that has since changed and current plans call for operating the building as a boutique hotel. The hotel will feature geothermal cooling as opposed to traditional air conditioning, a permanent art gallery as well as theme gallery showings throughout the year, and the best WiFi/internet in the city. The project is expected to be completed in 18 to 24 months.
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www.cityoflakewales.com/505/Dixie-Walesbilt-Hotel
www.abandonedfl.com/dixie-walesbilt-hotel/
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seen from Forest Hill Extension, San Francisco
June 2021
John Reid, Jr., architect
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The Three Graces at Hearst Castle, nestled in the lavish gardens of this iconic estate, represent one of the many exquisite examples of classical art that William Randolph Hearst carefully curated for his home. These mythological figures—symbolizing beauty, charm, and grace—are intricately sculpted from white marble, standing elegantly in a courtyard that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding Mediterranean Revival architecture. The figures are posed in a timeless embrace, exuding harmony and poise, as they have done for centuries in classical depictions. The lush greenery, detailed columns, and ornate vases surrounding the sculpture add to the sense of opulence that defines Hearst Castle.
Beyond the sculptures, the towering bell tower of Hearst Castle rises in the background, adorned with intricate tile work, reflecting the blend of Mediterranean and European influences that Hearst and architect Julia Morgan sought to embody. This tower, with its colorful tiles and decorative arches, is a striking centerpiece of the estate's design and can be seen from various vantage points around the property. Its intricate detail complements the artful sculptures, creating a harmonious dialogue between architecture and artistry.
The entire estate, including the gardens and statues, is bathed in the bright California sunlight, making the white marble figures of the Three Graces glow against the clear blue skies. Visitors to Hearst Castle are treated to not just a feast of historic architecture and design but also an outdoor museum of sorts, where art and nature combine seamlessly. The statue of the Three Graces is a must-see for anyone visiting San Simeon, as it encapsulates the lavish spirit of Hearst’s vision—one where European elegance meets California’s rugged coastal beauty. It’s a perfect photo opportunity and a significant part of the Hearst Castle experience.
Much of the decorative carving is in a oceanic theme abundently carved from local coral stone which can no longer be quarried.
In 1922, Charles Deering decided to reside at Cutler permanently. He hired contractor Sandquist & Snow, Inc. and Phineas Paist to construct an addition to the residence for the family as well as house Mr. Deering’s collection of fine art and furnishings. At the northeast point of the Richmond Cottage, construction began for a 13,900 square foot, fire-resistant fortress of poured concrete modeled after two castles he had in Sitges, Spain and featuring Spanish inspired, Mediterranean Revival Architecture.
The Stone House featured 18-inch thick, reinforced concrete walls, covered in limestone veneer to imitate the rugged exposed stone of Tamarit. It also featured a Cuban barrel tile roof, antique wrought iron window grilles, bronze and copper clad doors, Romanesque arcades of hand carved columns, pointed Gothic and Moorish arches accenting large central windows themes after both Marycel and Tamarit. Mr. Deering installed sophisticated weather monitoring devices. These included a weathervane with wind speed indicator, a barometer, thermometer, and a platinum pointed, copper lightning rod. Mr. Deering was convinced that draining the Everglades would alter South Florida’s weather, and he used his instruments to monitor climatic changes.
Plans for the Stone House did not include kitchen or dining areas. The Richmond Cottage, or “Wood House” as the family often called it, remained the focus for food presentation and dining at the Estate. First and second floor walkways connected the Stone House and Richmond Cottage. Most of the major Stone House construction was completed in just 11 months. With little trim or ornamentation anywhere, the house was still unfurnished when Mr. and Mrs. Deering moved in. In spite of the bareness, blank walls and floors were covered with a sizeable collection of fine rugs, antiques, paintings, and tapestries. At the time, Mr. Deering was said to own one of the largest collections of privately held art and antiques in the world. Artwork and furnishings on the Estate included over 4,000 pieces and had an estimated value of $62 million.
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Catherine Hooker house
A B C Dohrmann house
Willis Polk, architect
3277 Pacific Avenue, Presidio Heights, San Francisco
Willis Polk, architect
built 1913 for Mrs. Catherie Hooker
ITALIAN RENAISSANCE
later occupant: A B C Dohrmann (Emporium)
owner per 1943 property directory: Everett Griffin and Jean Griffin
occupant per 1960 directory: Everett Griffin
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The beautiful Mediterranean Revival style villa one own by fashion designer Gianni Versace, nowadays it operates as a boutique hotel known as The Villa, Casa Casuarina. #casacasuarina #gianniversace #boutiquehotel #thevilacasacasuarina #versace #versacemansion #mansion #miami #miamibeach #miamibeacharchitecture #miamibeacharchitecturaldistrict #mediterraneanrevival #mediterraneanrevivalstyle #mediterraneanrevivalarchitecture #southbeach #southbeachmiami #ocean #oceandrive #oceandrivemiami #atlantic #fl #florida #travel #travelstoke #palmtrees #fashion #cloudyday #casacasuarinahotel
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At the ground level there if a grotto at either end of the front elevation.
"Vizcaya’s exuberant gardens are characterized by an abundance of architectural structures and details, elaborate fountains, and antique and commissioned sculptures. The use of sculptures that were already old and of soft and porous coral stone resulted, quite intentionally, in the gardens having a weathered appearance soon after their completion."
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In downtown St Petersburg, Florida, on November 24th, 2021, a YMCA building (built 1927, vacant since 2001) at the northeast corner of 5th Street South and 2nd Avenue South.
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At the ground level there if a grotto at either end of the front elevation.
"Vizcaya’s exuberant gardens are characterized by an abundance of architectural structures and details, elaborate fountains, and antique and commissioned sculptures. The use of sculptures that were already old and of soft and porous coral stone resulted, quite intentionally, in the gardens having a weathered appearance soon after their completion."
San Francisco, California
This graceful painted cast stone statue of Florence Nightingale titled Lady of the Lamp is by David Edstrom and was done in 1937. The project was part of the WPA (Works Progress Administration) Federal Artists Program.
The statue sat in the Court of the Seven Seas during the Golden Gate International Exhibition. The Lady of the Lamp refers to a Longfellow poem.
(Peter) David Edstrom (1873-1938) was an immigrant from Vetlanda, Jönköping County, Sweden. In 1880, he immigrated to the United States with his parents, John Peter Edstrom and Charlotte Gustavson Edstrom. Edstrom lived in Ottumwa, Iowa from 1882 to 1894, which he embraced as his hometown and where he became aware of his artistic skills. (Des Moines Register; May 20, 2007). He returned to Sweden after a hobo’s journey started in a freight train car on July 29, 1894 and ended (after a wage earner’s trip across the Atlantic) in Stockholm where he supported himself during his studies at the Stockholm’s Royal Institute of Technology and Royal Swedish Academy of Arts.
In 1900, Edstrom moved to Florence where he attended the Academia of Fine Arts. He returned to the United States in 1915. Around 1920, he relocated in Los Angeles, where he was one of the organizers of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. www.artandarchitecture-sf.com/category/san-francisco/fore...
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Each grotto contains a fountain, the walls are heavily covered by chances of coral stone above the bench line and the ceiling elaborately covered with shells.
Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida. A gem of 1920's resort architecture, the school's Mediterranean Revival campus began life as the Hotel Rolyat.
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Mediterranean Revival is a design style introduced in the United States in the waning nineteenth century variously incorporating references from Spanish Renaissance, Spanish Colonial, Beaux-Arts, Italian Renaissance, and Venetian Gothic architecture.
Peaking in popularity during the 1920s and 1930s, the movement drew heavily on the style of palaces and seaside villas and applied them to the rapidly expanding coastal resorts of California and Florida.
Structures are typically based on a rectangular floor plan, and feature massive, symmetrical primary façades. Stuccoed walls, red tiled roofs, windows in the shape of arches or circles, one or two stories, wood or wrought iron balconies with window grilles, and articulated door surrounds are characteristic. Keystones were occasionally employed. Ornamentation may be simple or dramatic. Lush gardens often appear.
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camera: Canon SX500 IS
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"It was later revealed that Mr. Piplack was not just another painter...he had been the last court painter for Kaiser Wilhelm. His work is breathtaking in scope and inspired in detail. Arts of three cultures are blended so harmoniously that it appears at first to be Spanish-Moorish. But closer examination shows it to be a combination of European folk art - a motif common from Italy through Scandinavia, notably Germanic, with intricate Arabic scroll work - and Native American, depicting local wildlife scenes. Piplack's past is revealed by the many crests incorporated in the designs, showing European nobility."
Gianni Versace's Mansion in South Beach or Casa Casuarina is located
at 1116 Ocean Drive.
miamism.com/historic-preservation-in-miami-shores-mediter...