Coral Gables: Miami Riviera: An Architectural Guide

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Coral Gables: Miami Riviera used to be the unique title for the many publicity and informational brochures published by the Coral Gables Corporation. These brochures revealed, to a winter-weary nation, the intentions, achievements, and progress of George E. Merrick’s grand vision for “The usa’s Most Beautiful Suburb,” created all the way through the Florida land boom of 1921-26.

This book is specifically designed as a history and a pocket guide to showcase the many unique architectural features and places of this premier “boom time” city, from its beginnings until the present. The guide is organized into three sections. The primary is an essay that compares the idea that of the city with the influences of American 19th- and 20th-century city planning. The second one section illustrates the patterns of Coral Gables development with original maps and the many grandiose planning functions for the “Master Suburb” that changed into a city. The third section offers six self-guided tours by sectors and themes of the city, featuring more than 90 sites and landmarks. These are illustrated with more than 120 archival and up to date photos and the unique advertisement drawings of Merrick’s grand vision.

Aristides J. Millas is associate professor of architecture on the University of Miami. Ellen J. Uguccioni is director of the Historic Preservation Division, City of Coral Gables.

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