Ritz Plaza Hotel
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| Ritz Plaza Hotel | |
| Information | |
|---|---|
| Location | 1701 Collins Ave Miami Beach, Florida, USA |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: |
| Status | Complete |
| Constructed | 1939 |
| Use | hotel |
| Floor count | 12 |
| Companies | |
| Architect | L. Murray Dixon |
| Owner | Sam Nazarian |
The Ritz Plaza Hotel is a 12 floor/62 meter building in Miami Beach. It was the tallest in the city for 30 years until it was surpassed by 5660 Condominiums. It is located in the Miami Beach Architectural District.
[edit] History
The Grossinger family expanded from their Catskill resort into Miami Beach in 1939. The Art Deco tower was designed by architect Murray Dixon and opened as the Grossinger Beach Hotel. It was the first air-conditioned hotel on Miami Beach.[1]
The hotel was used by the U.S. Army during World War II to accommodate high-ranking officers. The property re-opened in 1946 as the Ritz Plaza.
In 1989, the hotel was purchased by Ignacio Contreras and restored to its Art Deco roots, reopening in February 1990. The hotel became a member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Historic Hotels of America in 1991.
As of 2008, the building is being remodeled with a estimated completion date of early 2009.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Brown, Phil (1998). Catskill Culture. ISBN 1592131891., p. 42.
- ^ Palmeri, Christopher. "Sam Nazarian: Emperor of Cool". "Boutique hotels. Nazarian is opening two over the next year: the SLS in Los Angeles in August and a remodeling of the Ritz Plaza in Miami Beach due to open in early 2009."
| Preceded by Shore Club Hotel |
Tallest Building in Miami Beach 1940—1970 62m |
Succeeded by 5660 Condominiums |
