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with the mainland was built in 2 Holocaust
1913. Much of the sand flanking Memorial
the beach was imported several
decades ago, and it continues Map F2. 1933–45 Meridian Ave.
to be replenished to counter Tel (305) 538-1663. @ A (101), C, H
coastal erosion. The vast stretches (108), J, L (112), M (113), 120, 123, 150
(airport). Open 9:30am–sunset daily.
of sand are still impressive and 7 ∑ holocaustmemorialmiami
draw large crowds of people. beach.org
The beach constantly changes
atmosphere. Surfers predominate Miami Beach has one of the
up to 5th Street. The vast beach largest populations of Holocaust
beyond is an extension of SoBe’s survivors in the world, hence
lively persona, with colorful life- the great appropriateness of
guard huts and posing bathers. Kenneth Treister’s gut-wrenching
Alongside runs Lummus Park, memorial, finished in 1990. The Coronation of the Virgin (c.1492)
where remnants of a once centerpiece is an enormous by Domenico Ghirlandaio
thriving Jewish population still bronze arm and hand stretching
exist, and which is a familiar skyward, representing the final 3 Bass Museum
backdrop for TV shows and grasp of a dying person.
photo shoots. Around 21st It is stamped with a of Art
Street, the clien tele is number from Auschwitz Map F2. 2100 Collins Ave. Tel (305)
predominantly gay. and covered with 673-7530. @ M, S, C, H, G, L.
The stretch north more than 100 life- Open noon–5pm Wed–Sun.
of 23rd Street is size bronze statues Closed Mon, Tue, public hols. & ^
sometimes known as of men, women, and 7 ∑ bassmuseum.org
Central Miami Beach. children in the throes
The most eye-catching of the most unbearable This Mayan-influenced, 1930s
sight here is the grief. Titled The Sculpture Deco building has a good
impressive Fontainebleau of Love and Anguish, this is collection of European paint-
Hotel (pronounced one of the most powerful ings, sculpture, and textiles
“Fountainblue” locally). contemporary sculptures donated in 1964 by the
Completed in 1954, this in Florida today. Around philanthropists John and
curvaceous structure the central plaza is a Johanna Bass. The collection,
was architect Morris tunnel lined with the dating from the 15th to 17th
Lapidus’ (1903–2001) names of Europe’s centuries, includes Renaissance
interpretation of a concentration camps, works, paintings from the
modern French château. a graphic pictorial northern European schools,
With its grandeur, pool, The Holocaust history of the Holocaust, featuring paintings by Rubens,
and waterfall, the hotel Memorial and a granite wall and huge 16th-century
was the ideal setting for inscribed with the Flemish tapestries. The perm-
the 1960s James Bond names of thousands of victims anent galleries have more than
film classic, Goldfinger. who perished. 2,800 pieces on display.

The corners of The terrazzo floor in the bar
Terra-cotta A veranda is a the building are is a mix of stone chips and
tiles prerequisite for most beautifully mortar – an inexpensive
Ocean Drive hotels.
rounded. version of marble that brought
style at minimal cost.

Adrian (1934) Cardozo (1939)
Its Mediterranean inspiration and A late Henry Hohauser work and a favorite of Barbara
subdued colors make the Adrian Capitman, this Streamline gem replaces traditional Art Deco
stand out from other buildings. details with curved sides and aerodynamic racing stripes.

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