Ocean Spray Hotel, historic hotel in Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Ocean Spray Hotel is a residential building in Streamline Moderne style located on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach. The eight-story structure with 54 rooms was completed in 1936 and features rounded corners, long horizontal lines, and symmetrically arranged windows with aluminum frames.
The hotel was designed by M.L. Hampton Associates in 1936 and opened in 1937, initially operating as the Carol Arms before taking its current name. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 2, 2004, recognizing its importance to Miami Beach's development as a vacation destination.
The name Ocean Spray connects the building to Miami Beach's maritime character and expresses the era's fascination with speed and forward motion. The streamlined design reflects how people of the 1930s imagined modernity through sleek, flowing architectural forms.
The hotel sits on Collins Avenue, a busy street with shops and cafes nearby, offering easy access to the beach and Miami Beach's active neighborhood. Visitors can explore the surrounding area on foot and enjoy local attractions without needing transportation.
The building was originally named Carol Arms when it opened and later became known as Ocean Spray, reflecting how the identities of Miami Beach properties evolved over time. This name change documents the business history and shifting expectations of hotel guests during Miami Beach's transformation into a major vacation destination.
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