Much of the 1,150 seat auditorium was decorated in reds with a Seminole Indian theme on both sides.ĭuring the 1950s and 60s, Miami Beach’s Jewish population grew to more than 140,000, up from just 16,000 before World War II. The lobby had a Thonet mother-of pearl bar, with a giant chrome and glass chandelier surrounded by a large artistic mural and comfortable sofas for guests while waiting for the show to begin. Upon entering the theatre, guests would see a sweeping staircase and etched decorative mirrors. Renamed the Cinema Casino Theatre, it was constructed entirely of native keystone. It was re-designed by noted architect Thomas Lamb, at a staggering cost of $3 million for that era. By 1937, the interior was converted to a motion picture house by adding 1,000 seats.
In April 1935, The French Casino at 1235 Washington Avenue was designed by architect Thomas Hunter Henderson and built as a supper and vaudeville club, featuring cabaret acts and showgirls. Historic Designation for Single Family Homes.Center for Resiliency and Sustainability.Art Deco Architectural AUDIO Tour (Self-Guided).
