Hilton links five historic Miami Beach buildings

Slated to debut in early 2027, the Hilton Miami Beach is set to unite five historic buildings dating back to the 1930s while preserving its architectural character. Following years of vacancy and a fire in 2012, the new Hilton Miami Beach at 2000 Park Ave. is restoring and will reconnect the buildings dating from 1938 to 1953 that span nearly an entire city block. The five buildings trace Miami Beach’s architectural evolution from Streamline Moderne to postwar MiMo design. Among them is the original Collins Park Hotel, designed by architect Henry Hohauser and completed in 1939. The building is distinguished by its curved glass entrance pavilion, chevron detailing, rounded corners and original “2000” address feature. During World War II, it served as military housing for the U.S. Army Air Forces Technical Training Command. The collection also includes the former Adams Hotel, designed by L.

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