NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 10-90 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLAC REGISTRATION FORM This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for ir See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin ing "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If any item does not apply to the property being' not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from" tnJctions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property_______________________________ historic name OCEAN SPRAY HOTEL_______________________ other names/site number Carol Arms Hotel/DA09593________________ 2. Location street & number 4130 Collins Avenue N/A not for oublication citv or town Miami Beach N/A D vicinitv state ____Florida code FT. county Miami-Dade code 025 zio code 33139-4104 . State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this ^ nomination D request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property E3 meets Q does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant D nationally D statewide [3 locally. (D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) /*£it-**4r*TS9~' C • fyi&£&cA& j)$miPQ *~£Y~ j0**TV&4s 4s /£-4*uu&&TT*2*tfr~' *' Signature of certifying official/Title Date ^ ^ Florida State Historic Preservation Officer, Division of Historical Resources State or Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property D meets D does not meet the National Register criteria, (DSee continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau 1 / II National Park Service Certification fH^(^ /? /^ /) // I hereby certify that the property is: t/ entered in the National Register D See continuation sheet D determined eligible for the National Register D See continuation sheet. D determined not eligible for the National Register D See continuation sheet. D removed from the National Register. D other, (explain) ______ OCEAN SPRAY HOTEL Miami-Dade, Florida Name of Property County and State 5. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property Number of Resources within Property (Check as many boxes as apply) (Check only one box) (Do not include any previously listed resources in the count) E3 private S buildings Contributing Noncontributing D public-local D district D public-State D site D public-Federal D structure 1 0 buildings D object 0 0 sites 0 0 structures 0 0 objects 1 0 total Name of related multiple property listings Number of contributing resources previously (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) listed in the National Register N/A 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) DOMESTIC/Hotel_______ DOMESTIC/Hotel 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) MODERN MOVEMENT/Art Moderne foundation STUCCO STUCCO rnnf TAR AND GRAVEL other _____________ Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) OCEAN SPRAY HOTEL Miami-Dade, Florida Name of Property County and State 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property (Enter categories from instructions) for National Register listing.) ARCHITECTURE ^ A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION our history. D B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. £3 C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses Period of Significance high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack 1936-1954 individual distinction. D D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield information important in prehistory or history. Significant Dates Criteria Considerations (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) 1936 Property is: n A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person N/A_____ D B removed from its original location. Cultural Affiliation D C a birthplace or grave. N/A D D a cemetery. D E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. Architect/Builder n F a commemorative property. Arch: Hampton, Martin L. D G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Blder: Belsham & Hampton within the past 50 years Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibliography Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS): Primary location of additional data: D preliminary determination of individual listing (36 C3 State Historic Preservation Office CFR 36) has been requested D Other State Agency D previously listed in the National Register D Federal agency D previously determined eligible by the National D Local government Register n University D designated a National Historic Landmark D Other D recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of Repository #___________________ D recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # OCEAN SPRAY HOTEL Miami-Dade. Florida Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property Less than one acre UTM References (Place additional references on a continuation sheet.) 1 20 0 8 0 Eastin Northing Zone Eastinc Northing l~~l See continuation sheet Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By name/title Stephanie Ferrell, Architect: Gary V. Goodwin, Historic Preservation Planner oraanization Bureau of Historic Preservation date Anril. 2004 street & number R.A. Gray Building. 500 S. Rronough Street________ teleohone ^850^1 245-6333 citv or town Tallahassee__________________ state Florida_____ zio code 32399-0250 Additional Documentation Submit the following items with the completed form: Continuation Sheets Maps A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location. A Sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. Photographs Representative black and white photographs of the property. Additional items (check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items) Property Owner____________________________________________ (Complete this item at the request of SHPO or FPO.) name Ocean Snrav Associates. LLC. c/o Lauris Boulanger. Tnc.__________________ street & number 1986N.R 149th Street _________ telephone (105^ 940-0106 citv or town North Miami state Florida_____ zio code 33181 ermine eligibility for listing, to list properties, and amend listings. Response to this request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act. as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 ef sec;.). Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18.1 hours per response including time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect of this form to the Chief, Administrative Services Division, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Projects (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503. NFS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Section number 7 Page 1 OCEAN SPRAY HOTEL Miami Beach, Miami-Bade County, Florida SUMMARY PARAGRAPH The Ocean Spray Hotel (originally the Carol Arms Hotel but renamed by 1939), located at 4130 Collins Avenue, was constructed in 1936. The style of the building combines characteristics of both the Art Moderne and International styles. The seven-story building has 54 rooms and four apartments and overlooks Collins Avenue near the northern end of a strip of the roadway that features numerous hotel and apartment structures. The main facade includes the type of vertical and horizontal banding combined with low relief elements that were hallmarks of Moderne architecture and the sparse cubic planning of the early International style. The exterior decorative elements are confined to the main facade. The exterior walls are stuccoed. Distinctive bands of metal frame windows are found on the main facade, including those that wrap around the corners. These are also typical of the period. SETTING The city of Miami Beach comprises a main