North Shore Historic District

The North Shore Historic District is a residential neighborhood on Miami Beach's north coast, stretching between 87th and 73rd Streets. Homes here feature flat roofs, clean lines, and thoughtful use of materials that define Miami Modern architecture from the mid-20th century.

The neighborhood developed during the mid-20th century when architects built Miami Modern homes that combined innovation with affordable housing. These buildings earned protection in 2009 when they were added to the National Register of Historic Places.

The buildings here tell the story of different design movements that took root in Miami Beach. You can walk past homes with curved Mediterranean details, then spot angular Art Deco patterns, then see the clean lines of Miami Modern all within the same neighborhood.

Explore the area on foot to observe architectural details and compare building styles up close. The flat terrain and straightforward street layout make it easy to walk through and appreciate homes without getting lost.

The neighborhood shows a rare concentration of affordable modern homes built in a beachfront city, rather than in suburbs as was typical elsewhere. This combination of stylish design and accessible housing remains unusual in America and makes the district especially valuable for understanding mid-century architecture.

Location: Florida

GPS coordinates: 25.86111,-80.12472

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:06