Saving South Beach (Florida History and Culture)
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (763 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0813029023 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 328 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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dramaticchronicles the saga to save the famed art deco district -- Denver Rocky Mountain NewsExceptionally interestingimplications that go far beyond the boundaries of the square mile that is the Miami Beach historic district. 24, 2006…a chronicle thick with preservation, progress, and pastel. -- Florida International Magazine, April 2006. -- Washington Post, January 3, 2005The story of South Beach andits transitions is worth recording, Stofik deserves credit for making a valiant effort -- ForeWord Magazine, February 2006part of the estimable Florida History and Culture series -- Miami Herald, Jan
A Must Have I am a resident of South Beach, and knew of its history as a tattered slum before being amazingly restored to its rightful place as a world-class destination.What irked me immensely was that I could not find any thorough explanation of how all this was accomplished. I had heard of the wonderful work of Barbara Capitman and the Miami Design Preservation League and wanted to learn more about them. Then one day, on my usual trip to Books & Books on Lincoln Road, there was "Saving South Beach" sitting on display.After barely looking at the beautifull. Saving South Beach S. A. Kemppainen A must have for anyone interested in preservation and the saving of our national treasures. Stofik shows how one city, despite politics and special interests, revitalized a decaying past into a vibrant future.An easy going writing style makes this a joy to read and Stofik's passion for historical preservation shines through.. Good writing, bu disappointing lack of photographs. Good writing, bu disappointing lack of photographs of the architecture and what was saved. Had hoped for better images of the marvelous art-deco buildings in the area. Three stars because this is half the book that should have been written.
Stofik makes a solid contribution to the history of Florida and its growing impact on the nation’s sense of place.” --Gregory Bush, professor of history, University of Miami, and coauthor of Miami: An American Crossroad Only 30 years ago the southern end of Miami Beach was a dingy warren of deteriorating hotels, retiree apartments, and high crime rates. Saving South Beach is the compelling story of the fight to preserve a decaying neighborhood, only to see it transform into one of the world’s most glamorous hotspots--“SoBe.” In Saving South Beach, historic preservation clashes with development as each side vies for control of South Beach. From pioneers to volunteers, from Jewish retirees to Cuban exiles, from residents and business owners to developers and city leaders, each adds another piece to the puzzle, another view of the intense conflict that ensued. Preservationist M. How a desperate struggle over two square miles of
She is past chair and president of Dade (Miami) Heritage Trust and served on the Board of Trustees for the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation.. M. Barron Stofik is a writer and preservationist living in Connecticut