Buildings and Fantasies
And another interesting history lesson on Coconut Grove may be seen at the Biscayne Times here.
Grovite David Villano wrote about the Center Grove, it's a long form essay on the history of the architecture of the Grove.
He writes about our current situation: "Despite the money pouring in, the Grove’s commercial center has an undeniably shabby feel these days. The red brick sidewalks (another faux affectation in subtropical Florida) are broken and uneven; and empty storefronts, some boarded with plywood, awaiting build-out plans for the next tenants, checker the streetscape."
READ THE WHOLE STORY IN THE BISCAYNE TIMES.
Grovite David Villano wrote about the Center Grove, it's a long form essay on the history of the architecture of the Grove.
He writes about our current situation: "Despite the money pouring in, the Grove’s commercial center has an undeniably shabby feel these days. The red brick sidewalks (another faux affectation in subtropical Florida) are broken and uneven; and empty storefronts, some boarded with plywood, awaiting build-out plans for the next tenants, checker the streetscape."
READ THE WHOLE STORY IN THE BISCAYNE TIMES.
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