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Classical Deco South Beach Structures
In the past, South Beach architects distinguished themselves through dec-
orative finials, parapets and neon signage. Miami Beach deco relies on
'stepped-back' facades that disrupt the harsh, flat Florida light. Cantilevered
'eyebrows' jut out above windows to protect interiors from the sun.
Cardozo Hotel
This lovely building , along with the neighboring Carlyle Hotel, was the first to be res-
cued by the original Miami Beach Preservation League when developers threatened
to raze South Beach's deco buildings in the 1980s.