Location where Coral Gables City Hall was built later. Coral Gables, Florida
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Title:
Location where Coral Gables City Hall was built later. Coral Gables, Florida
Creator:
Fishbaugh, W. A. (William A.)
Publication Date:
Language:
English
Physical Description:
7 X 12 in.

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Coral Gables (Fla.)--History--Pictorial works
Historic sites--Florida
City halls--Florida
Coordinates:
25.749159 x -80.263656

Notes

General Note:
The Coral Gables City Hall was designed by Harold Steward and Phineas Paist, prominent architects of the era. Artistic Director Denman Fink assisted with the design of interior murals. The building was inaugurated in 1928 and was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. The façade boasts a semi-circle of two-story decorative columns and is often compared to the Merchants’ Exchange Building in Philadelphia, designed by noted architect William Strickland. The Greek Revival architectural style of the Philadelphia Exchange most likely influenced Paist, as he lived in Philadelphia prior to moving to Miami. Located at 405 Biltmore Way, the town hall looks across Le Jeune Road and down Coral Way, more commonly known as Miracle Mile. This historic district includes Merrick Park, Le Jeune Plaza and a portion of Biltmore Way and Coral Way.
General Note:
Caption on recto: "M4448" Caption on verso: "W.A. Fishbaugh, Commercial Photographer, 138 N.W. First Street, Miami, Florida; Site for new City Hall, Apr 7th '27; Coral Way & Le Jeune; City Hall Site, April 7, 1927; Office of the City Manager, City of Coral Gables, Drawer 1549, Coral Gables, Fla. 33134; Green; 5; 33; 41; OA36335; 73; 74.5.1; 41/4"
General Note:
(Ownership) Coral Gables Historical Resources Department

Record Information

Source Institution:
Florida International University
Rights Management:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
Resource Identifier:
FI12092007

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