National Historic Landmark

Miami-Biltmore Hotel

Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Listed
September 26, 1972
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
72000306

About this property

The Miami Biltmore Hotel, commonly called The Biltmore Hotel or The Biltmore, is a luxury hotel in Coral Gables, Florida. The hotel was designed by Schultze and Weaver and built in 1926 by John McEntee Bowman and George Merrick as part of the Biltmore hotel chain. The hotel's tower is inspired by the Giralda, the medieval tower of the cathedral of Seville. When completed in 1926, the Biltmore became the tallest building in Florida at 315 feet (96 m), holding the record as Florida's tallest building until 1928 when the Dade County Courthouse was built. At one time, the pool was the largest pool in the world and employed swimming instructor (and later Tarzan actor) Johnny Weissmuller. It served as a hospital during World War II and as a Veterans Administration Hospital and campus of the University of Miami medical school until 1968. The hotel was then abandoned for many years before again resuming operations as a hotel in 1987. In 1986, Miami Biltmore Hotel was designated a National Historic Landmark.

Location

1210 Anastasia Ave.
Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County, Florida
25.74074, -80.27801

Categories

INDUSTRYARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Coral Gables Congregational Church
Industrial
0.2 mi
Venetian Pool
Industrial
0.5 mi
Entrance to Central Miami
Industrial
0.5 mi
Coral Gables House
Industrial
0.6 mi
Coral Gables City Hall
Industrial
1.1 mi

Questions about this property

When was Miami-Biltmore Hotel listed on the National Register?

Miami-Biltmore Hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 26, 1972.

What type of historic resource is Miami-Biltmore Hotel?

Miami-Biltmore Hotel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Miami-Biltmore Hotel a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Miami-Biltmore Hotel has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Miami-Biltmore Hotel?

The period of significance for Miami-Biltmore Hotel is recorded as the industrial era.

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