Miami Beach Mid-Century Modern officially historic - Beyond Tiki

IDOT I dream of tiki Tiki Socialite Pittsburgh, PA Joined: Jan 12, 2004 Posts: 501	IDOT I dream of tiki Posted posted on Tue, Jun 19, 2007 1:51 PM I just found out this information in a tourist magazine - of all places. The tourists know before the locals do. While its probably just a title for now (just as the Kahiki was historic), its still exciting that a potential new wave of preservation may occur like in the case of Art Deco. Enjoy. Mimo, or Miami Modern, Follows Miami Deco: Tours of Miami Beach's 50s and 60s architecture By Garland Pollard North Beach, Mimo, Miami modern, Roy France, 1949, architecture, googie, Florida The Casablanca Hotel at 6345 Collins Avenue was designed by architect Roy France in 1949.Courtesy North Beach Development Corp., Robin Hill Miami’s South Beach is synonymous with 20th century Art Deco architecture. The neighborhood’s tale of transformation taught the world that cities can prosper by preserving what’s funky and unique. But the Miami area is not just about Deco. After World War II, a new building style emerged, and that style, called MiMo (pronounced My-Mo), is now officially historic. In June of 2006, the city of Miami officially designated a MiMo/Biscayne Boulevard Historic District. The district, according to Florida’s Division of Historic Resources, contains more than 100 buildings from the 1950s era. And what is MiMo? Short for Miami Modern, it is a term coined by MiMo boosters Randall Robinson and Terri D’Amico to describe Miami’s wild, modern buildings that sport odd shapes, wild signs, extravagant porte-cocheres and bright colors. Hotels like the Deauville and Fontainebleu are the more famous of the genre; the style also appears in smaller doses in places like the Collins Avenue Publix, which sports an intricate mosaic in boomerang shapes. There are many variations. There is Resort MiMo, best seen at hotels like the Sherry Frontenac. Iconic Modernism shows off big arches, boomerangs and wild shapes. Subtropical Modernism encompasses Modernism with Florida touches like louvers and wide eaves. Wrightian Modern includes stone pylons and built-in planters. The district is definitely a work in progress; some of the buildings are not yet restored. Tours are Saturday, led by Robinson himself. And self-guided walking tours are made easier by a colorful map given out by North Beach Development. Maps are available at North Beach Development Corporation offices at 1181 71st Street, Miami Beach. 305-865-4147, gonorthbeach.com Article located at: http://www.visitflorida.com/cms/e/cms_2797.php [ Edited by: I dream of tiki 2007-07-03 18:54 ]

I just found out this information in a tourist magazine - of all places. The tourists know before the locals do.

While its probably just a title for now (just as the Kahiki was historic), its still exciting that a potential new wave of preservation may occur like in the case of Art Deco.

Enjoy.

Mimo, or Miami Modern, Follows Miami Deco: Tours of Miami Beach's 50s and 60s architecture
By Garland Pollard

North Beach, Mimo, Miami modern, Roy France, 1949, architecture, googie, Florida
The Casablanca Hotel at 6345 Collins Avenue was designed by architect Roy France in 1949.Courtesy North Beach Development Corp., Robin Hill

Miami’s South Beach is synonymous with 20th century Art Deco architecture. The neighborhood’s tale of transformation taught the world that cities can prosper by preserving what’s funky and unique.

But the Miami area is not just about Deco.

After World War II, a new building style emerged, and that style, called MiMo (pronounced My-Mo), is now officially historic. In June of 2006, the city of Miami officially designated a MiMo/Biscayne Boulevard Historic District. The district, according to Florida’s Division of Historic Resources, contains more than 100 buildings from the 1950s era.

And what is MiMo? Short for Miami Modern, it is a term coined by MiMo boosters Randall Robinson and Terri D’Amico to describe Miami’s wild, modern buildings that sport odd shapes, wild signs, extravagant porte-cocheres and bright colors. Hotels like the Deauville and Fontainebleu are the more famous of the genre; the style also appears in smaller doses in places like the Collins Avenue Publix, which sports an intricate mosaic in boomerang shapes.

There are many variations. There is Resort MiMo, best seen at hotels like the Sherry Frontenac. Iconic Modernism shows off big arches, boomerangs and wild shapes. Subtropical Modernism encompasses Modernism with Florida touches like louvers and wide eaves. Wrightian Modern includes stone pylons and built-in planters. The district is definitely a work in progress; some of the buildings are not yet restored.

Tours are Saturday, led by Robinson himself. And self-guided walking tours are made easier by a colorful map given out by North Beach Development.

Maps are available at North Beach Development Corporation offices at 1181 71st Street, Miami Beach. 305-865-4147, gonorthbeach.com

Article located at: http://www.visitflorida.com/cms/e/cms_2797.php

[ Edited by: I dream of tiki 2007-07-03 18:54 ]

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