Wright Way Florida: Wright Meets Art Deco
February 19-23, 2010
Treat yourself to a winter getaway in Florida, the sunshine state. Visit beautiful Florida Southern College, home to the largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world. Known collectively as “Child of the Sun,” the 12-structure campus is currently undergoing restoration, allowing visitors to get a glimpse of the architectural masterpieces being brought back to life. Begin your sojourn in Coral Gables at George Merrick’s masterpiece, the Coral Gables Biltmore. Tour the streets of Miami Beach and experience the Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Miami Modern styles found within Miami’s Architectural Historic Districts. Travel to Palm Beach to visit Whitehall, Henry Flagler’s 1902 home, and Florida’s first museum, the Flagler Museum. Also experience the stunning Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and Bok Tower Gardens, both National Historic Landmarks.
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