Cardozo Hotel, Miami
The Cardozo Hotel is a historic hotel located on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Florida. It was built in 1939 by architect Henry Hohauser and is named after Supreme Court Justice Benjamin N. Cardozo.
Originally known as the Atlantic Terrace Hotel, the Cardozo was designed in the Art Deco style that was popular at the time. The hotel features a streamlined facade with horizontal bands of windows, and decorative elements such as porthole windows and nautical-inspired railings.
During World War II, the Cardozo was used as a barracks for the Air Force, and after the war, it became a retirement home. In the 1990s, the hotel was restored to its former glory by designer Alan Lieberman, who added modern amenities while preserving the Art Deco details.
The Cardozo has been featured in several films and television shows, including "The Birdcage" and "Miami Vice." In 2012, the hotel was purchased by Cuban American signer and musician Gloria and Emilio Estefan, who continue to operate it as a boutique hotel.
Today, the Cardozo Hotel is a popular destination for tourists visiting Miami Beach, and it is recognized as a significant example of the Art Deco architecture that is characteristic of the area.
Originally known as the Atlantic Terrace Hotel, the Cardozo was designed in the Art Deco style that was popular at the time. The hotel features a streamlined facade with horizontal bands of windows, and decorative elements such as porthole windows and nautical-inspired railings.
During World War II, the Cardozo was used as a barracks for the Air Force, and after the war, it became a retirement home. In the 1990s, the hotel was restored to its former glory by designer Alan Lieberman, who added modern amenities while preserving the Art Deco details.
The Cardozo has been featured in several films and television shows, including "The Birdcage" and "Miami Vice." In 2012, the hotel was purchased by Cuban American signer and musician Gloria and Emilio Estefan, who continue to operate it as a boutique hotel.
Today, the Cardozo Hotel is a popular destination for tourists visiting Miami Beach, and it is recognized as a significant example of the Art Deco architecture that is characteristic of the area.
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Sight Name: Cardozo Hotel
Sight Location: Miami, USA (See walking tours in Miami)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Miami, USA (See walking tours in Miami)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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