When will Miami Preserve?
February 2006
February 2006
Our City's History Torn Out by the Roots
Once considered to be "one of the most most beautiful boulevards in America,"
Biscayne Boulevard can shine again if given the opportunity.
Once considered to be "one of the most most beautiful boulevards in America,"
Biscayne Boulevard can shine again if given the opportunity.
Boulevard MiMo and Royals Go Hand-in-Hand
In the 1980s, concerned citizens saw the possible demolition of what is today's
Art Deco Historic District. Today, Ocean Drive is known worldwide for its Art
Deco hotels and palm-lined ocean front walkway.
City Officials have approved the MiMo Historic District along Biscayne Boulevard
in the Upper Eastside section of Miami. The boulevard's royal palms might not,
however, rejoice in the boulevard's renaissance. Their presence is required by
current City Ordinance 11000 but Miami 21 will no doubt erase that.
Classic MiMo buildings are now protected from the wrecker's ball. Now it is the
boulevard's tropical gateway landscape is need of preservation.
February 2006 was a tragic month for MiMo Architecture. The Maule Building
(once located at NE 52nd Street and Biscayne Boulevard) was reduced to
rubble. Dubbed the "MiMo Martyr" by the Biscayne Boulevard Times, this
building was 51 years old; one year over-ripe for historic designation.
The boulevard's 80 year-old gateway landscape should also be protected, not
removed.
In the 1980s, concerned citizens saw the possible demolition of what is today's
Art Deco Historic District. Today, Ocean Drive is known worldwide for its Art
Deco hotels and palm-lined ocean front walkway.
City Officials have approved the MiMo Historic District along Biscayne Boulevard
in the Upper Eastside section of Miami. The boulevard's royal palms might not,
however, rejoice in the boulevard's renaissance. Their presence is required by
current City Ordinance 11000 but Miami 21 will no doubt erase that.
Classic MiMo buildings are now protected from the wrecker's ball. Now it is the
boulevard's tropical gateway landscape is need of preservation.
February 2006 was a tragic month for MiMo Architecture. The Maule Building
(once located at NE 52nd Street and Biscayne Boulevard) was reduced to
rubble. Dubbed the "MiMo Martyr" by the Biscayne Boulevard Times, this
building was 51 years old; one year over-ripe for historic designation.
The boulevard's 80 year-old gateway landscape should also be protected, not
removed.
MiMo on Biscayne Designed by well-known Miami architect
Lester Pancoast in 1954, and flanked by the boulevard's royal
palms, the Maule Building could have been granted historic
status. Instead it was razed. Today, an empty lot remains.
Lester Pancoast in 1954, and flanked by the boulevard's royal
palms, the Maule Building could have been granted historic
status. Instead it was razed. Today, an empty lot remains.
Change with Preservation is Possible
Improvement is good and change is to be expected; and yes, shade may be
needed here in sunny South Florida. However, as a major, subtropical, U.S.
City and worldwide tourist destination, we should nurture our city's history and
bring Biscayne Boulevard back to her former glory.
Improvement is good and change is to be expected; and yes, shade may be
needed here in sunny South Florida. However, as a major, subtropical, U.S.
City and worldwide tourist destination, we should nurture our city's history and
bring Biscayne Boulevard back to her former glory.
Do you favor historic landscape preservation?
Let Mayor Diaz or Commissioner Sarnoff know you do.
Let Mayor Diaz or Commissioner Sarnoff know you do.
Final Days The Maule building met the wreckers ball in February
2006, months prior to the creation of Miami's MiMo Historic
District. Dubbe by many the "MiMo Martyr", she remains an
inspiration for historic preservation.
2006, months prior to the creation of Miami's MiMo Historic
District. Dubbe by many the "MiMo Martyr", she remains an
inspiration for historic preservation.
 |  |  |  |
"It's not about palms versus shade, it's about preserving
South Florida's rich history and sub-tropical landscape"
South Florida's rich history and sub-tropical landscape"
SavePalms
working to save the boulevard palms
working to save the boulevard palms