In Saving South Beach; historic preservation clashes with development as each side vies for control of South Beach. A spectrum of characters are present; from Barbara Baer Capitman; the ailing middle-aged widow who became an evangelist for the Miami Beach Art Deco district; to Abe Resnick; the millionaire Holocaust survivor determined to stop her. From pioneers to volunteers; from Jewish retirees to Cuban exiles; from residents and business owners to developers and city leaders; each adds another piece to the puzzle; another view of the intense conflict that ensued.Although a number of the areas iconic buildings were demolished; the Miami Design Preservation League succeeded in entering almost half of the neighborhood into the National Register of Historic Places; kicking off a revitalization effort that spread throughout South Beach.Preservationist M. Barron Stofik lived in Miami during this turmoil-ridden period and; through hundreds of interviews and extensive investigation; weaves together dramatic themes of civic heroism; preservation; and cultural change in the passionate human story behind the pastel facades and neon lights.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Useful Resource!By calendar girlThis book is a nice resource for authentic historic fence ideas. It was originally published in 1963 so the photographs are themselves are archival. The measured drawings are very helpful for getting an idea of scale and basic construction. Its not a generic how-to book but a useful resource for fence planning.2 of 4 people found the following review helpful. for history buffs; not usefulBy HeidiI garden and build on my 1/3 acre lot and this book was not helpful to me. It is an old book with old information and some will find it useful from a historical view of yard enclosures or perhaps its for landscape architects.2 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Fences; Gates and Garden HousesBy GregWI would not recommend anyone purchase this book. Its not worth the purchase price. The book consist of drawings and photographs of old fences.