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After reading a letter to the Editor in the Biscayne Times written by Peter Otto, I have to add my 2 cents.  Here&#8217;s what Peter writes:
Shorecrest, We Implore You:  Don&#8217;t Get Historic on Us &#8211; After reading Erik Bojnansky&#8217;s story about efforts to expand the MiMo/Biscayne Boulevard Historic District (&#8220;They Want to Grow MiMo,&#8221; December [...]]]></description>
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<p>After reading a letter to the Editor in the Biscayne Times written by Peter Otto, I have to add my 2 cents.  Here&#8217;s what Peter writes:</p>
<blockquote><p>Shorecrest, We Implore You:  Don&#8217;t Get Historic on Us &#8211; After reading Erik Bojnansky&#8217;s story about efforts to expand the MiMo/Biscayne Boulevard Historic District (&#8220;They Want to Grow MiMo,&#8221; December 2009) and Richard Laird&#8217;s enthusiasm about having his Shorecrest neighborhood designated an historic district.  I feel compelled to offer a few words of caution.</p>
<p>Why would you want to surrender your right to do as you please with your own home regarding the yard, hedges, paint jobs, remodeling, window updates, or any other privileges that come with being a homeowner?</p>
<p>If Shorecrest were to be designated an historic district, residents would receive nothing but rude impositions from a group of Miami bureaucrats who will act as if <em>they </em>own your property.</p>
<p>Mr. Laird, as president of the Shorecrest Homeowners Association, this is not something you should desire.</p>
<p>Take a look at the homes within your neighborhood.  My own tour through Shorecrest was a pleasure as it includes creative landscaping and wonderfully updated homes.</p>
<p>That is not the case in my historic district, which suffers from exactly that which you desire.  We are prevented from doing any of the creative wonders I see in Shorecrest, so unfortunately we opt for neglect instead.</p>
<p>I suggest you retain your independence and your wonderful neighborhood.</p></blockquote>
<p>There are 2 sides to the historic preservation coin &#8211; one side is the romantic preservation of the original architecture, features and context.  The other side is the not so pretty side which includes bureaucracy, as Mr. Otto so well puts it, and a not so well structured method of getting to the pragmatic side of this quandary.</p>
<p>Many of you know that I served on the Miami Shores Historic Preservation Board for over 5 years.  This was a purely voluntary role and during most of my <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">sentence</span> term, I was the only architect on that board.  The other elected members knew nothing about historic preservation or architecture (except for a few that owned and had restored historic homes), and were learning on the job.   I can&#8217;t begin to express my frustration with voting and final decisions coming from the board.  Tax paying citizens being told how to restore their historic homes from a group of individuals with no real historic preservation training&#8230;..(SIGH).</p>
<p>During my term many things got shoved under the rug &#8211; a historic house installing <a title="Historic Awnings" href="http://www.miamism.com/use-of-awnings-for-your-historic-house/" target="_blank">the wrong awnings</a>, therefore going against the historic preservation board&#8217;s decision,   constant mistakes by the permitting department regarding previous board decisions, and council overruling board&#8217;s decisions on a regular basis.  So why have a historic preservation board at all?  The final straw was when the city gave the chairman of the preservation board an order to pressure clean his <a title="Historic Cuban Barrel Tile" href="http://www.miamism.com/historic-cuban-barrel-tile/" target="_blank">Historic Cuban Barrel Tile</a>!!  Blasphemy!</p>
<p>It wasn&#8217;t all bad though, we created an informative brochure about <a title="Mediterranean Revival Architecture" href="http://www.miamism.com/historic-preservation-in-miami-shores-mediterranean-revival-architecture/" target="_blank">mediterranean revival homes</a> and correct features for restoration.  We had several tours of historic homes where we pointed out correct restorations and original features of the homes and also were in direct contact with Dr. George, local historian with The Historical Museum of Southern Florida.</p>
<p>Through the years I have seen historic homes destroyed because of lack of education or just plain ignorance from owners.  I&#8217;ve also seen gorgeous restorations from people that took the time to learn historic appropriateness.  When I hear the words &#8220;creative wonders&#8221;, as Mr. Otto points out above, my stomach starts turning because this can either be really great or really, REALLY BAD. (and unfortunately, most of the time it fits into the really bad category)</p>
<p>So there is a conflict &#8211; the 2 sides of the historic preservation coin cannot get along.  Some cities have achieved this better than others, and some kid themselves about how well they do (like Miami Shores&#8230;.hate to say it, but it&#8217;s true).  Most homeowners don&#8217;t want to designate their homes historic and I don&#8217;t blame them one bit.  Historic Districts tend to address preservation as despotism instead of going out of their way to educate home owners about what they have.</p>
<p>It always goes back to education &#8211; so what if cities sent historic home owners resources about their homes and their restoration?  Start with <a title="Secretary of the interior's standards for rehabilitation" href="http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/tax/rhb/index.htm" target="_blank">The Secretary of The Interior&#8217;s Standards for Rehabilitation</a>, have workshops from local historians, tours to enlighten residents about their local gems.  The problem is that it takes time and dedicated people who have to go through a lot of hurdles to get anything achieved (like yours truly).</p>
<p>So what do we choose? free reign and creative destruction of our historic districts? or bureaucratic despotism?  [sensible regulations would be a nice compromise...in my dreams]</p>
<p>**<em>if you are curious about the Coppertone Girl&#8217;s history &#8211; read <a title="Coppertone Girl in MiMo District" href="http://www.miamism.com/moon-over-mimo/" target="_blank">THIS</a></em>**</p>



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A lot of you will be reading this thinking its a bit boring (at least Rick thinks so), but I wanted to address this because a lot of our Miami Beach Real Estate customers are constantly asking us about certain elements  of historic homes &#8211; so here it is &#8230;proceed with CAUTION.
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<p>A lot of you will be reading this thinking its a bit boring (at least Rick thinks so), but I wanted to address this because a lot of our Miami Beach Real Estate customers are constantly asking us about certain elements  of historic homes &#8211; so here it is &#8230;proceed with CAUTION.</p>
<p><strong>Historic Cuban Barrel Tile</strong> is one of the key elements found in <a href="http://www.miamism.com/2007/04/19/historic-preservation-in-miami-shores-mediterranean-revival-architecture"><strong>Mediterranean Revival Architecture</strong></a>.  Key because it is one of the most visible elements and because without it, a<img src="http://miamism.com/wp-content/uploads/miamism.com/m/blogs/miamism/architecture/cuban_tile_ex.jpg" alt="cuban_tile_ex.jpg" width="326" height="216" align="right" /> historic house can seem stripped from its roots.  It is the one single element that has a history of its own.  It is a handmade or hand processed barrel natural clay tile, either made in Cuba prior to the imposition of the U.S. Embargo, or manufactured in 18th Century Spain, salvaged from buildings in Cuba and imported to the United States during the 1920s and 30s. (hence the name &#8216;Historic Cuban Tile&#8217;).</p>
<p>When buying Miami Beach historic real estate it is important ot identify the original elements of a structure in order to know how well preserved the property has been through the years.  Most buyers of historic properties will look for properties that have maintained its historic integrity<strong> </strong>or properties that have the potential to be restored.  Historic Cuban tile is one of those elements that are cherished by the &#8216;historic community&#8217;, but dont be surprised if finding a home with Cuban tile may mean that the roof is not water tight and a new roof may be necessary.  There are several steps that must be taken to replace a roof with Historic Cuban Tile.</p>
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<li>Identify that a property does in fact have Historic Cuban Barrel Tile.  A lot of these tiles have an embossed identification mark usually located on the convex side at the wide taper end of the tile.</li>
<li>Once tile is identified as historic and property needs to be re-roofed, all means should be taken to salvage the tile.</li>
<li>Historic Cuban tile can then be mixed with modern hand made tile, where the historic tile is used in caps, rather than pans to take full advantage of the visible portion of the new roof.</li>
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<p><img src="http://miamism.com/wp-content/uploads/miamism.com/m/blogs/miamism/architecture/cuban_tile.jpg" alt="cuban_tile.jpg" width="264" height="175" align="left" />Please note that if Historic Cuban Tile was not found on the property, there are many ways of building a historically appropriate roof.  Historic Cuban Tile can be purchased, or when that is not finantially possible, there are <a href="http://www.artezanos.com/Photo_Gallery.html">manufacturers of hand-made barrel tile</a> that can be used to achieve the original look of the roof.   There are also  roofers that specialize in historic roofs, not only in salvaging original historic barrel tile, but doing installations that are historically appropriate like reapplying the tile correctly, and using double caps and/or pans on the edge of the roof line.</p>
<p>The overall look of a roof with Historic Cuban Tile is that of an &#8216;aged&#8217; or &#8216;informal&#8217; nature.  These tiles, because of their porous clay material will accumulate mold and pressure cleaning is not recommended.  There was a problem recently in Miami Shores with Code Enforcement requiring historic homes to pressure clean their roofs and every time I think of it I shake my head in disbelief.  In order to be able to appreciate our historic homes and architecture, it is important to educate ourselves on the materials, the process of construction as well as the history behind these.</p>
<p>The response I have gotten from this article has been amazing.  I am happy to see people interested in historic materials and more so, being interested in restoring the historic relevance of their homes.</p>



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		<dc:creator>Ines Hegedus-Garcia</dc:creator>
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You&#8217;ve been driving in the MiMO District seeing this ginormous Coppertone Girl Sign for months and have no clue what it&#8217;s about &#8211; happy to say that there is history behind it and it is not at all about the little girl&#8217;s butt or tan line.
It&#8217;s vintage, it&#8217;s an icon, it&#8217;s now restored and prominently [...]]]></description>
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<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2991" title="Coppertone Girl - MiMO District" src="http://www.miamism.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/coppertone-girl-frame.jpg" alt="Coppertone Girl - MiMO District" width="600" height="602" /></p>
<p>You&#8217;ve been driving in the <strong>MiMO District</strong> seeing this ginormous <strong>Coppertone Girl Sign</strong> for months and have no clue what it&#8217;s about &#8211; happy to say that there is history behind it and it is not at all about the little girl&#8217;s butt or tan line.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s vintage, it&#8217;s an icon, it&#8217;s now restored and prominently featured &#8230;.and may I add shows much better in a smaller scale building than its previous location (that&#8217;s my humble opinion of course).</p>
<p>The current location is the sign&#8217;s third (and hopefully final place).  It went from The Parkleigh Building (Biscayne Boulevard near the Freedom Tower) to the Concord Building (66 W Flagler Street) to it&#8217;s home now on the side of 7300 Biscayne Boulevard.  The sign was designated as a local historic landmark by Miami&#8217;s Historic and Environmental Preservation Board which would make the girl exempt from the many laws that could keep her off any building in the city (for its obvious scale reasons).  It was placed in the care of the <strong>Dade Heritage Trust</strong> who later donated it to the <strong>MiMO Biscayne Association</strong> who ultimately restored it and found its new home.</p>
<p>One thing is for sure &#8211; it took a lot of love and determination from caring individuals to make it happen &#8211; sure indication that people care about <strong>Historic Preservation in Miami</strong>.</p>
<p>Here are some articles written about this Americana Icon:</p>
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<li><a title="Get That Girl in The Picture - Biscayne Times" href="http://www.biscaynetimes.com/news/news_2008/news_0308_coppertone.html" target="_blank">Get That Girl in the Picture</a> by Margaret Griffis of the Biscayne Times</li>
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<li><a title="Coppertone Girl by Miami New Times" href="http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/2008/12/not-at-all-pedophiliac_coppert.php" target="_blank">Not-at-all-pedophiliac Coppertone Girl sign gets new home tonight</a> by Gus Garcia-Roberts of the Miami New Times</li>
<li><a title="Home At Last by Biscayne Times" href="http://www.biscaynetimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=213:home-at-last&amp;catid=50:community-news&amp;Itemid=166" target="_blank">Home At Last!</a> by Margaret Griffis of the Biscayne Times</li>
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We are reviving an old post about historic windows since we have received so many questions about windows this week.  I wrote this back in October 2007 &#8211; remember to look in the category section of the blog under &#8220;historic homes&#8221; or &#8220;architecture&#8221; for informative articles that may help you with restoration of historic [...]]]></description>
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<p>We are reviving an old post about <strong>historic windows</strong> since we have received so many questions about windows this week.  I wrote this back in October 2007 &#8211; remember to look in the category section of the blog under &#8220;<a title="miamism - historic homes category" href="http://www.miamism.com/real-estate/historic-homes/" target="_blank">historic homes</a>&#8221; or &#8220;<a title="Miamism - architecture category" href="http://www.miamism.com/real-estate/architecture/" target="_blank">architecture</a>&#8221; for informative articles that may help you with restoration of historic homes or even remodeling of your existing one.  We always appreciate your feedback!</p>
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You are going to think I am crazy for writing an article about the <strong>correct use of windows</strong>.  But you need to know that windows are my<img src="http://miamism.com/wp-content/uploads//m/blogs/miamism/architecture/vitruvian_man.jpg" alt="vitruvian_man.jpg" hspace="7" vspace="7" width="278" height="376" align="right" /> pet peeve.  Windows are a key element in a building&#8217;s architecture, and the incorrect use of a window can ruin a building&#8217;s facade. When doing the <strong>Miami Beach Real Estate </strong>thing I am always shocked at what I see.</p>
<p>I drive around every day looking at Miami Architecture shaking my head.  You see Spanish Mediterranean homes with <strong>Colonial windows</strong>, Colonial homes with <strong>casement windows</strong>, or Mid-century modern homes with <strong>single-hung windows</strong>.  This drives me absolutely crazy, so instead of complaining, I&#8217;ll try to explain some basics.</p>
<p>Vitruvius, known as the first Roman architect to have written on his field, always talked about architecture as an imitation of nature, and ultimately defined the <strong>Vitruvian Man </strong>(drawn by Leonardo da Vinci).  The Vitruvian Man, represents perfect human proportions and fundamental geometric patterns of the cosmic order.  I will not go into detail about the human proportions but will only tell you that the first windows were vertical in nature made to represent the human body, or better yet, were designed according to human proportions.</p>
<p>I have sketched a common window to show what proportions are about &#8211; notice the vertical nature of the window.  Different <strong>styles of architecture</strong> call for different <strong>window proportions</strong>.  And although I&#8217;m not going into detail about what type of window is appropriate for what type of architecture, my purpose is to help you &#8220;see&#8221; and discern the different proportions.</p>
<p><img src="http://miamism.com/wp-content/uploads//m/blogs/miamism/architecture/window.jpg" alt="window.jpg" width="400" height="271" align="bottom" /></p>
<p>You have no idea how good it feels when friends and loved ones start noticing things that they really never paid attention to.  It&#8217;s great that Rick can go into a house now, with his &#8220;accountant eye&#8221; and say, &#8220;too bad they replaced the windows with the wrong type&#8221;.  It&#8217;s a big YESSSssss in my book.</p>
<p>Here are 3 sketches of the same house with different types of windows &#8211; please excuse my primitive pen and inks, but I think it helps to make a point.</p>
<p>The house is a small scaled<strong> Mediterranean Revival</strong> typical of the 1920&#8217;s in South Florida.  One of the three window types is correct for the style.</p>
<p><img src="http://miamism.com/wp-content/uploads//m/blogs/miamism/architecture/window_study.jpg" alt="window_study.jpg" width="504" height="800" align="bottom" /></p>
<p>Sketch &#8220;A&#8221; shows the house with a horizontal <strong>awning window,</strong></p>
<p>Sketch &#8220;B&#8221; shows the house with a vertical <strong>casement window,</strong></p>
<p>Sketch &#8220;C&#8221; shows the house with a <strong>colonial window</strong>.</p>
<p>The differences may be a bit subtle for the untrained eye, but the correct use for a <strong>Mediterranean Revival home</strong> is the casement window.  If we want to go into detail, the proportion of the <strong>window lights</strong> and the placement of the <strong>muntins</strong> is also very important.  But I would much rather see a plain casement without muntins, than the other 2 applications.</p>
<p>So what&#8217;s the purpose of this blog and how does it apply to you?  Start looking at windows, notice differences, that way when you are ready to replace a window in your home, you will know which type to use.  Please don&#8217;t ask window companies, most of them will not care what you use and <strong>which window type is appropriate</strong>; when in doubt, ask a professional.  There are plenty of architects that do consulting and would be glad to answer questions.  There are also historic boards throughout that may be able to help you.</p>
<p>If you have a question about windows, let me know&#8230;&#8230;I&#8217;ll try my best to answer.</p>



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		<title>Miami Real Estate &#8211; Miami Shores Historic Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 19:24:16 +0000</pubDate>
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Miami Shores Real Estate is known for it&#8217;s fair supply of historic homes or Mediterranean Revival Architecture.  The real estate market historically treats these properties differently than the common home.   These historic homes not only sell for more, but there is less supply and more demand which makes them HOT even in our recuperating &#8220;down [...]]]></description>
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<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2743" title="325 NE 97th Street - Miami Shores" src="http://www.miamism.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/front-w-fountain-frame.jpg" alt="325 NE 97th Street - Miami Shores" width="600" height="405" /></p>
<p><strong>Miami Shores Real Estate</strong> is known for it&#8217;s fair supply of historic homes or <a title="Mediterranean Revival Architecture" href="http://www.miamism.com/historic-preservation-in-miami-shores-mediterranean-revival-architecture/" target="_blank"><strong>Mediterranean Revival Architecture</strong></a>.  The real estate market historically treats these properties differently than the common home.   These historic homes not only sell for more, but there is less supply and more demand which makes them HOT even in our recuperating &#8220;<strong>down Miami real estate market</strong>&#8220;.  The reason for this is the charm you find in these homes and the attention to detail&#8230;..many do say &#8220;they don&#8217;t build them like they used to&#8221;.  You can find these homes in cities like <strong>Miami Shores</strong>, <strong>Coral Gables</strong>, <strong>Historic Morningside</strong> and <strong>Miami Springs</strong> and their scale vary from very small 2 bedroom / 1 bathroom to very large estates.  Through the years, many of these have been remodeled and restored, sometimes tastefully and others without care or regard to their original design.  If you are interested in historic homes, it&#8217;s good to have a discerning eye that can identify original features that have been preserved through the years.</p>
<h2>Casa Contenta &#8211; 325 NE 97th Street &#8211; Miami Shores, Florida</h2>
<p><strong>Listed for $579,000</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2744" title="common-areas" src="http://www.miamism.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/common-areas.jpg" alt="Miami Shores Historic Home" width="600" height="479" /></p>
<p>There are currently 14 properties listed in <strong>Miami Shores</strong> between $500,000 and $600,000 and in my opinion, none of them compare to this listing.  Not only does the house have that desirable Spanish charm, but it is in impeccable condition and sits on a 14,375 square foot lot in <strong>Central Shores</strong>, close to schools, shopping, <strong>downtown Miami Shores</strong> and recreation fields.</p>
<p>The MLS description reads:</p>
<blockquote><p>From the moment you enter this circa 1940 3 BD / 2 BA Spanish charmer, you&#8217;ll fall in love with the attention to details, from Keystone columns and beamed cathedral ceilings to the original stone Art Deco fireplace mantle.  Grace meets function with 1,970 SQ FT (as per owner) and oversized 14,375 SQ FT lot in the heart of <strong>Miami Shores</strong>.  Expect tropical fruit trees surrounding the delightful pool area in a private setting that you can call home.</p></blockquote>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2745" title="Miami Shores Real Estate" src="http://www.miamism.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/bedrooms.jpg" alt="Miami Shores Real Estate" width="600" height="136" /></p>
<p>This is what you can expect when you visit this home:  original hardwood floors in perfect condition, open beamed cathedral ceilings, original entrance quarry tile in front porch area, stone Art Deco working fireplace, decorative nitches and door openings, and updated throughout.  The home has a new septic tank and drain field and in 2002 went through an extensive renovation with new electrical, plumbing, roof, pool (with Chemical-free Ozonate System), and air conditioning.  The kitchen has it&#8217;s old charm with the modern practicality and luxury of a Sub-Zero refrigerator.  The yard&#8217;s tropical setting will take your breath away &#8211; with historic Mango trees and different specimens of tropical and native plants.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2746" title="exterior" src="http://www.miamism.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/exterior.jpg" alt="exterior" width="600" height="299" />Property Features:</p>
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<li>3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms + den (one car garage, can be converted back)</li>
<li>almost 2,000 square feet of living space</li>
<li>14,375 square foot lot (125&#8242; X 115&#8242; )</li>
<li>New barrel tile roof (done in 2002)</li>
<li>New 2 air conditioners (changed in 2002)</li>
<li>New electrical</li>
<li>New plumbing</li>
<li>New septic tank and drain field</li>
<li>New pool with salination system</li>
<li>built in 1940</li>
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<p><em>**property information courtesy of South East Florida Multiple Listing Service and Majestic Properties **</em></p>



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		<title>Historic Bed and Breakfast opportunity outside Miami &#8211; new price</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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I use the term &#8220;outside Miami&#8221; lightly since this Bed and Breakfast is located in Long beach California.  But if you are of the ones that can&#8217;t deal with South Florida&#8217;s pace and want to relocate from Miami to sunny California, this may be the perfect place for you.

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<p>I use the term &#8220;<strong>outside Miami</strong>&#8221; lightly since this <strong>Bed and Breakfast</strong> is located in Long beach California.  But if you are of the ones that can&#8217;t deal with South Florida&#8217;s pace and want to <strong>relocate from Miami</strong> to sunny California, this may be the perfect place for you.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.turrethouse.com/" target="_blank">The Turret House</a>, is a <strong>historic Victorian bed and breakfast</strong> in the heart of downtown Long Beach.  It was built in 1906 by a Kansas carpenter and the <strong>Historic Inn</strong> retains its charm to this day.  It is within walking distance to the business district and provides a homey welcome to business travelers that don&#8217;t want the typical hotel.</p>
<p>Listing Price is <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">$1,500,000</span> $895,000</p>
<p><span style="font-size: x-small;">This <strong>elegant bed and breakfast</strong> provides its guests  with a comfortable environment to unwind with period pieces throughout  and</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> has <strong>separate owners quarters</strong> offering the new  owner a comfortable and convenient lifestyle. </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">It has <strong>5 themed guest rooms</strong> with private baths, fireplaces, claw-foot tubs and showers, which have been meticulously restored, are lovingly decorated and are fully booked most of the year. It not only </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">won the 2005 Heritage Preservation Award but has also been voted best bed and breakfast by the Press Telegram</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: x-small;">From this photograph you will be able to identify the original diamond leaded glass, the intricate millwork and the domed hand painted ceiling mural which are only some of the many historic elements found in this fabulous bed and breakfast.</span></p>
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<p>If you are searching for the perfect  <strong>Historic Bed and Breakfast</strong>, <strong>The Turret House</strong> may just be the perfect choice for you.  <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Contact us today to explore the  possibilities. </span></p>
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		<title>Alfred Parker Browning Architecture in Miami Shores</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 03:09:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ines Hegedus-Garcia</dc:creator>
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So I visit many homes because I&#8217;m a Miami Realtor &#8211; I see all kinds of styles, interiors and price ranges&#8230;..but today was a different day.  I walked into an amazing Alfred Browning Parker home in Miami Shores and had goose bumps from the time I laid eyes on the exterior.
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<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1892" title="Alfred Browning Parker in Miami Shores" src="http://miamism.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/horton-192x300.jpg" alt="Alfred Browning Parker in Miami Shores" width="336" height="525" />So I visit many homes because I&#8217;m a <strong>Miami Realtor</strong> &#8211; I see all kinds of styles, interiors and price ranges&#8230;..but today was a different day.  I walked into an amazing <strong>Alfred Browning Parker</strong> home in <strong>Miami Shores</strong> and had goose bumps from the time I laid eyes on the exterior.</p>
<p>Most people don&#8217;t get me and why good architecture totally heightens my senses but I have to tell you that it makes such a difference to see and experience a well designed space. These home owners bought a modest <strong>Browning Parker home</strong> and were able to restore, modernize and make it their own.  All the important <strong>MiMo</strong> features were untouched and the elements that were added were carefully thought out to compliment the existing architecture.  (And the amazing modern classics throughout  made the house complete).</p>
<p><a title="Architect Alfred Browning Parker" href="http://www.miamism.com/green-houses-from-the-past" target="_blank"><strong>Alfred Browning Parker</strong></a> was not only a modernist, but a <strong>green mid century architect</strong> &#8211; to think that these homes were built around our humid and hot weather to incorporate the organic nature of exterior spaces into interiors &#8211; using massing, wide overhangs, local materials and clerestory lighting to take advantage of our climate without air conditioning!</p>
<p>I commend the home owners for having had the vision to acquire a decrepit, tired and dark house and turning it into the magnificent space that <strong>Alfred Browning Parker</strong> envisioned back in 1949 when he designed it.</p>
<p>Goes to show that these gems do exist, they are hidden amongst us and there are people that appreciate them and see their worth. From <strong>Miami Beach</strong> to <strong>Coconut Grove</strong>, <strong>Miami</strong><strong> Shores</strong> and <strong>Miami&#8217;s Upper East Side</strong>, if you have a Browning Parker gem, let me know&#8230;..some of these can even bring tears to my eyes (I&#8217;m not kidding).</p>



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		<title>What makes a Miami historic house special</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:11:59 +0000</pubDate>
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If you have visited a Miami historic house with me you know how I light up.  The architect in me wants to jump out and point out every single historic detail, no matter how minute.  I can&#8217;t begin to tell you how many calls and e-mails we get from people wanting to know more about [...]]]></description>
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<p>If you have visited a <strong>Miami historic house</strong> with me you know how I light up.  The architect in me wants to jump out and point out every single historic detail, no matter how minute.  I can&#8217;t begin to tell you how many calls and e-mails we get from people wanting to know more about historic houses, or people thanking me for writing about <a title="Miami Historic Windows" href="http://www.miamism.com/historic-windows" target="_blank">window proportions</a>, <a title="Historic Cuban Barrel Tile Roofs" href="http://www.miamism.com/historic-cuban-barrel-tile" target="_blank">Historic Cuban Tile</a> or <a title="Cuban Tile Floors" href="http://www.miamism.com/cuban-tile-flooring-history-and-applications" target="_blank">Cuban Tile flooring</a>.  (There&#8217;s even a <a title="Miami Historic Homes" href="http://www.miamism.com/real-estate/Historic-Homes" target="_blank">Historic Homes category</a> on the menu bar on the blog).</p>
<p>The fact is that <strong>Miami historic real estate</strong> is my specialty &#8211; many times I point out features that listing agents are clueless about and later thank me.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1903" title="Miami Shores Historic Home Rendering" src="http://miamism.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/hist_1-300x131.jpg" alt="Miami Shores Historic Home Rendering" width="600" height="251" /></p>
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<p>But I&#8217;m not writing this post to pat myself on the back or to tell you &#8220;If you are <strong>buying a historic home in Miami</strong>, call me!!&#8221; (although it would be that easy).  The purpose of this post is to help you be critical about the reasons you may be captivated by historic homes.</p>
<p>I see it all in this business &#8211; the person that walks into a gorgeous <strong>Miami Beach Mediterranean Revival Home</strong> and appreciates every nook and cranny, and those that get disgusted by the &#8220;old feel&#8221; and want to replace everything in site with modern features.  When showing a historic home, it is obvious who appreciates the home and who doesn&#8217;t.</p>
<p>So what is it you like about historic homes?  Is it the charm and character?  Is it the warm materials (textured stucco, hardwood floors, mill-work) Or is it just the look and feel of these properties?  Are you aware that Historic Properties are known to hold their value much better than other properties and have a particular public who recognize the value and are willing to pay for it?  Whether <a title="mediterranean architecture" href="http://www.miamism.com/historic-preservation-in-miami-shores-mediterranean-revival-architecture" target="_blank"><strong>Mediterranean Revival</strong></a>,<strong> Art Deco</strong>, <strong>Tudor</strong> &#8230;..or whatever&#8230;&#8230;.<strong>historic homes sell for more</strong> &#8211; I&#8217;m not making this up, the numbers prove it.</p>
<p>This doesn&#8217;t mean that these homes may sell quicker (although many times they do), it means that they sell for more than the average home.  There are certain neighborhoods in Miami that have historic homes:  <strong>Miami Shores</strong>, <strong>Miami Beach, Coral Gables</strong>, <strong>Miami Springs</strong> and <strong>Historic Morningside</strong> are the most known&#8230;.but there are also hidden pockets with beautiful gems all around Miami&#8230;&#8230;even where you least expect it.</p>
<p>Owning one of these old homes is not all fun and games either &#8211; with old homes comes a lot of work and sometimes problems.  From structural deflection (sagging beams), to old plumbing, to termite damage.  It&#8217;s time to think of the reasons why you may be attracted to these old homes, and if you are not interested in working with the &#8220;buying an old home package&#8221; while paying a premium, then it may be a good idea to skip these altogether.</p>
<p>Please note that I&#8217;m not a purist either &#8211; I believe in reaching a happy medium between restoration and modernization&#8230;..it&#8217;s doable, as long as you always respect proportions and materials.  Ultimately, you will be the one living in the house&#8230;..just think of resale value and don&#8217;t go butchering and altering the historical integrity without taking into consideration the consequences, which could include resale value.</p>
<p>Have a historic problem or an anecdote you want to share about a historic house?  Add it to the comments so everyone can pitch in.</p>



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		<title>Miami Luxury Real Estate Pick &#8211; Historic Lake Belmar</title>
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This week&#8217;s Miami Luxury Real Estate Pick is located in Historic lake Belmar just South of Miami Shores in Miami&#8217;s Upper East Side. Lake Belmar is a neighborhood on Biscayne Bay that people confuse with Davis Harbor and Miami Shores, but it is unincorporated Dade-County and has fabulous waterfront homes, historic properties and Luxury real [...]]]></description>
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<p>This week&#8217;s <strong>Miami Luxury Real Estate</strong> Pick is located in <strong>Historic lake Belmar</strong> just South of <strong>Miami Shores</strong> in <strong>Miami&#8217;s Upper East Side</strong>. <strong>Lake Belmar</strong> is a neighborhood on Biscayne Bay that people confuse with <strong>Davis Harbor</strong> and <strong>Miami Shores</strong>, but it is unincorporated Dade-County and has fabulous <strong>waterfront homes</strong>, <strong>historic properties</strong> and <strong>Luxury real estate</strong>.    It is a hidden treasure that is centrally located and full of great architecture.</p>
<p>One of <strong>Lake Belmar</strong>&#8217;s interesting landmarks is the &#8220;<strong>Historic Lake Belmar Canal</strong>&#8220;.  From this map you can see that there are no homes directly on the canal but have to cross the street to reach their <strong>waterfront properties</strong>.  These <strong>canal front properties</strong> are literally &#8220;<strong>waterfront</strong>&#8221; &#8211; their water frontage is located on the front of their property rather than the back. The canal has open access to Biscayne Bay and the Ocean.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2064" title="Historic Lake Belmar Canal" src="http://miamism.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/map.jpg" alt="Historic Lake Belmar Canal" width="628" height="336" /></p>
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<h2>1036 NE 89th Street &#8211; Miami, Florida 33138</h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2062" title="Luxury Historic Home - Miami" src="http://miamism.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/family-and-master.jpg" alt="Luxury Historic Home - Miami" width="628" height="234" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2063" title="Luxury Historic Home - Miami" src="http://miamism.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/kitchen-and-living.jpg" alt="Luxury Historic Home - Miami" width="628" height="235" /></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Listing Price $2,299,000</strong></p>
<p>This is what the MLS description reads:</p>
<blockquote><p>One of a kind home in South Florida. This was the famous Phillips Home in Miami and is registered as a historic Dade Landmark! This beautiful property boasts many of the original features that have been masterfully restored such as wood flooring and hand blown glass. Updated kitchen featuring granite. Four bedroom, 3 bathroom house with pool and dock with no fixed bridges. Home includes gorgeous Florida room, large dining room, large bedrooms. Truly a must see!</p></blockquote>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2059" title="Historic Lake Belmar Canal Property for sale" src="http://miamism.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/pool-and-canal.jpg" alt="Historic Lake Belmar Canal Property for sale" width="628" height="237" /></p>
<p>Features include:</p>
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<li>4 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms</li>
<li>3,410 square feet of living space</li>
<li>19,125 sq. ft. lot (125 X 146)</li>
<li>canal front with dock</li>
<li>barrel tile roof</li>
<li>pool</li>
<li>Dade-County Landmark</li>
<li>Mediterranean Revival Architecture</li>
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<p>Because <strong>Miami Historic Homes</strong> are my specialty, I will add that this <strong>Mediterranean Revival home</strong> with Moorish influence is definitely one of a kind. From the window details in the front to the meticulously restored casement windows, you can tell that this residence has been someone&#8217;s pride and joy. Notice the exposed wood beams in the family and living rooms, the woodwork, interior and exterior stucco and gorgeous hardwood floors. In addition, to be located across from the Historic Belmar Canal says enough about the historic relevance of this property and although I was not able to find out about the &#8220;Phillips Family&#8221; that first owned the property, I can&#8217;t wait to find out more about it.</p>
<p><a href="http://tools.1parkplace.com/mlswizard/MlsRedirect.aspx?userid=34664&amp;search=6053&amp;mode=200&amp;providerid=28"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2060" title="Upper East Side listings" src="http://miamism.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/upper-east-side-for-sale-button.jpg" alt="Upper East Side listings" width="300" height="87" /></a></p>
<p><em>**property information courtesy of South East Florida Multiple Listing Service and The Keyes Company **</em></p>



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You know I love old homes and have a passion for historic preservation.  Cuban Tile is one of the popular flooring materials of the known &#8220;Spanish Mediterranean Revival&#8221; homes found in Miami &#8211; not to be confused with Historic Cuban Barrel Tile used for roofs (see article).


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<p>You know I love old homes and have a passion for <a title="Histori Preservation in Miami" href="http://www.miamism.com/historic-preservation-in-miami-shores-mediterranean-revival-architecture" target="_blank"><strong>historic preservation</strong></a>.  <strong>Cuban Tile</strong> is one of the popular flooring materials of the known &#8220;<a title="Spanish Mediterranean Architecture in Miami" href="http://www.miamism.com/historic-preservation-in-miami-shores-mediterranean-revival-architecture#more2544" target="_blank"><strong>Spanish Mediterranean Revival</strong></a>&#8221; homes found in Miami &#8211; not to be confused with <strong><a title="Historic Cuban Barrel Tile Roofs" href="http://www.miamism.com/historic-cuban-barrel-tile" target="_blank">Historic Cuban Barrel Tile</a> </strong>used for roofs (see article).</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">*<em>photo courtesy El Nuevo Herald &#8211; <a title="fotogaleria - losas de la habana" href="http://www.elnuevoherald.com/327/gallery/232941.html?number=9" target="_blank">FOTOSGALERIA &#8211; losas de la Habana</a></em>*</p>
<p><strong>Cuban Tile flooring</strong> is popular in South Florida and found in historic 20&#8217;s homes as well as 30&#8217;s, 40&#8217;s and 50&#8217;s and although the patterns are not as intricate as their historic counterparts, it&#8217;s a great material nevertheless.</p>
<p>Trying to find the <strong>history of Cuban Tile</strong>, my mom brought me an article written by <a title="galeria espacios losas de la habana" href="http://www.elnuevoherald.com/galeria/espacios/story/233224.html" target="_blank">Sarah Moreno</a> for El Nuevo Herald that gives great information from a gentleman by the name of Arturo Hernandez who has researched and documented these beautiful historic floors.  Hernandez claims that <strong>Cuban Tile</strong> known also as <strong>cement tile</strong>, <strong>Encaustic Cement Tile</strong> or <strong>Hydraulic Mosaic Tile</strong> can be traced to Cataluña back to mid 19<sup>th</sup> century where The Industrial Revolution allowed for the technical innovation and mass production of these tiles that did not need to be fired.  Even known architect Gaudi, designed floors with cement tiles that looked like Persian rugs.</p>
<p>I was also recently contacted by Lundy Wilder, a maker of cement tile who has a beautiful site that <a title="villa lagoon tile" href="http://www.villalagoontile.com/history-of-encaustic-tiles.html" target="_blank">includes not only history</a>, but also an array of patterns for modern installation.</p>
<blockquote><p>Until the 1920&#8217;s, colorful mosaico encaustic tiles were considered  high-end ultimate flooring that decorated the palaces of the Tsars, the mansions of the Côte d&#8217;Azure, Gaudi&#8217;s Barcelona and Berlin&#8217;s official buildings. Later on, the encaustic cement tile expanded as a creative and durable flooring all over Europe, and the French, Spanish and Portuguese colonies. Around the 1950&#8217;s the mosaic hydraulic lost importance and was replaced by less labor intensive, and less colorful floors. The beginning of this century, the trend for authentic products and &#8216;<strong>green&#8217; flooring</strong> has brought attention back to the encaustic cement tile. Recent storms along the Gulf Coast have raised awareness of durable, waterproof architecture. We hope to spread the word. We have first hand knowledge of the need for sensible flooring along coastal U.S. Additionally; this type of tile flooring is perfect for high traffic areas and any place where discriminating people gather.</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Cuban tile</strong> is a mixture of Portland cement, marble powder and earth pigments for coloring.  The end result can be as shiny as <strong>Terrazzo floors</strong> and as beautiful as hand painted tiles.  The <strong>restoration of Cuban Tile Floors</strong> can be an intricate project depending on the tile design, but I have now given you a great resource if you need to replace or compliment existing flooring with <a title="villa lagoon tile" href="http://www.villalagoontile.com/index.html" target="_blank">www.VillaLagoonTile.com </a></p>
<p>There are many stories why cement tile is called &#8220;<strong>Cuban Tile</strong>&#8221; here in Miami and one of the theories is that <strong>Cuban Tile</strong> was entrusted as a special order to Cuban manufacturers who would hand make these tiles for residential applications in Miami. Next time you walk into a <strong>historic home in Miami</strong> or read a <strong>miami real estate</strong> description that includes &#8220;cuban tile&#8221;, you will know a little about the <strong>history of Cuban Tile</strong>, how these were made and how it is possible to restore them.</p>
<p>Thanks again to Lundy for sharing his beautiful website, and here&#8217;s a silent video on the making of cement tiles in Morocco.</p>
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