Fred C. Aiken House, Mediterranean Revival residence in Boca Raton, Florida.
The Fred C. Aiken House is a Mediterranean-style residence built in 1926 in Boca Raton's Old Floresta Historic District on Paloma Avenue. This two-story structure features Spanish clay roof tiles, stucco walls, Dade pine flooring, cypress doors, and decorative Spanish tiles throughout.
The house was built in 1926 by Mizner Development Corporation and later became the home of Fred C. Aiken, who served as Boca Raton's third mayor from 1929 to 1938. This connection to the city's early growth under Mizner's influence makes it part of the town's foundational story.
The house reflects the Mediterranean design approach that Addison Mizner brought to South Florida in the 1920s and that shaped how homes were built in the region. Visitors can see how European architectural ideas were adapted using local materials and craftsmanship.
The house is located in Old Floresta Historic District at the corner of Paloma Avenue and Hibiscus Street, making it straightforward to find when exploring the neighborhood. Since this is a private residence, viewing from the street allows you to appreciate the architecture and design details from outside.
This is the only Model C non-reversed house ever built according to the Old Floresta design catalog specifications. This rarity makes it a special example of the strict architectural guidelines that defined the neighborhood's development.
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