A highlight of travel in southern Florida is a visit to Miami -- especially South Beach. South Beach has the largest concentration of Art Deco buildings in the world, and there are many other examples of Art Deco around the city.
The style was popular in the 1920s and 1930s. South Beach features many hotels, restaurants, commercial strips, and residences built in the art deco architectural style. Many buildings have the characteristic curves and contours, and are often in pastel or bright colors, with neon accents.
Last weekend's One Clue Mystery is shown below, an example of South Beach's art deco. It was recognized by George G -- congratulations as always, George!
South Beach's Art Deco Historic District is located between 5th Street and 23rd Street, along Ocean Drive, Collins Avenue and Washington Avenue. This square mile contains over 800 Art Deco buildings. The district has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979.
It's fun to walk around and explore the district on your own, but some organized walking tours are also available. A good place to learn more about the area is at the Art Deco District Welcome Center and the Art Deco Museum, located on Ocean Drive.
Here are some of the buildings I enjoyed during my wanderings around South Beach:
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