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Month: January 2009
South Beach Miami
I love the architecture here. Probably because I’m a sucker for symmetry.
South Beach Miami, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
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South Beach Miami
South Beach Miami, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
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Old Time Magnolia
Lisa (Peek) Ramos, in her recently published book, Magnolia, A Brief History, writes about the history of this incredible structure. I remember the night that it burned down in 1958. My dad was a fireman. My grandmother, a fireman’s wife, was a “Sparky”, a spectator at every fire.
We lived on Magnolia Ave. The fire was huge. All that was left was the chimney and one cottage. If you get a chance, get the book. Magnolia’s past is fascinating. —Sharon
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For The Bird Lovers
What is this? A common Finch?
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Art Deco, South Beach, Miami
These hotels are old and have a rich history. When I was looking up and trying to frame this shot I couldn’t help but wonder what kind of mischief went on over the years on that rooftop balcony. I mean really, how much damage has been done up there? What kinds of parties? How many times did lovers have at it up there with the Atlantic lapping at the shore across the street and partygoers dining and drinking down below on Ocean Ave? If the walls could talk in some of these places and tell the stories of drug deals, romantic encounters, fights, the highs and lows of South Beach’s popularity what a story some of these buildings could tell.
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The Van Ness Hotel South Beach Miami
I had no idea that Peter and Vickie were living so large! Hey Pete, you’re buyin the pizza at the next Block Party meeting!
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Beautiful Industry
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Sign of the Day
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Penguin Hotel
When I started to come here in the early 90s the renovation boom had just kicked off. I remember going through some open houses for hotel-condo conversions which were selling for $60,000. What I didn’t remember back then was the sheer number of hotels in the Art Deco district. There are probably twenty more going through revitilization as we speak and many many have already undergone transformations. I was reading a book about the early 90s revitilization and it was quoted as saying that rooms on Ocean Drive in 1976 could be had for $5. That was of course when you would not have wanted to be here and it was a dangerous place.
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Crazy Cross Dressing Batman On South Beach Video
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South Beach Doesn’t Suck Homie
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The Whitelaw Hotel Lobby South Beach, Miami
The Whitelaw Hotel Lobby South Beach, Miami, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
it’s tough to get an idea of the scale of this sofa and chairs from this picture. I wish the Mrs was sitting in them so you could get an idea of hof massive they were.
This picture does not represent the proper light in the room but it really was beautiful in a funky eclectic sort of way.
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The Whitelaw Hotel Lobby
The Whitelaw Hotel Lobby, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
I can’t attest for the rooms as I didn’t get past the lobby, but the decor was sexy as hell. Those Victorian style chairs were way oversized. I’ve never seen such bold statements in decor in person. The only thing that might have come close was Graceland as far as over the top design in a small space.
It’s not demure, it’s not understated, they went for it in a big way. This probably wouldn’t work in too many places but it works here in South Beach.
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The Whitelaw Hotel, South Beach Miami
The Whitelaw Hotel, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
The Whitelaw Hotel looks pretty nondescript from the outside but once you step foot inside it’s a visual feast.
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Crazy In South Beach
Crazy In South Beach, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
This guy redefines crazy! Watch for my upcoming interview with him. (he makes Bobby Bobskill look like Tucker Carlson)
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Avalon Hotel South Beach, Miami
Avalon Hotel South Beach, Miami, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
This is the scene up and down Ocean Drive although at dinner time most of these seats are filled through the night. It’s loud and festive and each restaurant has its own vibe with different styling and menus. It’s very eclectic with tons of shopping one block back on Collins Ave and then a little wilder a street back from that on Washington. Lincoln Road Mall is where many artists and fine restaurants have set up shop. Lincoln Road Mall is an open air strip with a courtyard in the middle of two long rows of funky store fronts and cafes.
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Old Time Magnolia
My Dad had all these old postcards from Magnolia. A friend scanned them, and I have the slides. I would guess this was during the late 1800’s. The original postcards are on display at the Magnolia Library Center.
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The Beacon Hotel South Beach Miami Room 208 Video (click the pic)
The Beacon Hotel -3.5 Star Hotel -Five Star Location -Very Friendly Staff. I’d stay here again
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Beautiful Industry-Lobster Gear
Good Morning Gloucester 