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The Croissant Park Administration Building is a historic site in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It is located at 1421 South Andrews Avenue. On July 25, 2001, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Built in the mission revival architectural style in 1923 the architect is believed to be Francis Abreu. Abreu designed many Fort Lauderdale buildings during the 1920s. An L-shaped two-story poured concrete building, it features a textured stucco exterior and concrete lamps on the roof corners. The 6,000 square foot building has a cut corner entrance and a flat roof with parapets. Inside a cypress wood staircase leads to the second floor which has Dade Pine floors. G. Frank Croissant used this building as headquarters for sales of the Croissant Park development. Croissant Park was built from 1,200 acres Croissant bought in 1924 for $1.25 million. It was one of the largest Fort Lauderdale developments of the Florida land boom of the 1920s. In 2001 the owners of the building and the Sam Gilliam house received an award for the rehabilitation and preservation of the two buildings from the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society. Hutchinson, Scott (15 October 1989). "What's in a name". Neighbors BNE. Miami Herald (Broward ed.). p. 3BNE – via NewsBank. Article on G. Frank Croissant. "Croissant Park Administration Building". Broward County Government.
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When was Croissant Park Administration Building listed on the National Register?
Croissant Park Administration Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 24, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Croissant Park Administration Building?
Croissant Park Administration Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Croissant Park Administration Building?
The period of significance for Croissant Park Administration Building is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 1421.
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