Casino, Vizcaya
Built 1914 by F. Burrall Hoffman. Added to the National Register in 1970, and a National Historic Landmark.
The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | 3251 S. Miami Ave., Miami, FL |
| County | Miami-Dade County |
| Listed | Sep 29, 1970 |
| Listed for | Conservation, Architecture, Art, Landscape architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | James Deering Estate; See Also:Vizcaya (Boundary Increase) |
| Reference number | 70000181 |
| Built | 1914 · more from the 1910s |
| Architect | F. Burrall Hoffman |
| Type of place | botanical garden, estate, museum |
| Style | Renaissance Revival architecture, Mediterranean Revival architecture |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark, America's Most Endangered Historic Places |
| Contributing resources | 14 buildings, 24 structures, 8 sites, 277 objects |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | 3251 S. Miami Ave., Miami, FL |
| Website | vizcaya.org ↗ |
| Coordinates | 25.7434° N, 80.2119° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Miami | 83 listed places in Miami → |
| Nearest national park unit | Biscayne National Park · 17 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Boca Chita Campground 15 miles · Elliot Key Campground 20 miles · Long Pine Key Campground 37 miles |
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Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 8 records ↗
Map
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Reference
Questions people ask
When was Casino, Vizcaya listed on the National Register?
Sep 29, 1970. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
When was Casino, Vizcaya built?
1914, designed by F. Burrall Hoffman, in the Renaissance Revival architecture and Mediterranean Revival architecture style.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit Casino, Vizcaya?
Yes. Casino, Vizcaya is recorded as open to the public, and hours are on the official website.
Source: Official website
Where is Casino, Vizcaya?
3251 S. Miami Ave., Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida. The nearest national park unit is Biscayne National Park, 17 miles away.
Source: Biscayne National Park
What does the Casino, Vizcaya listing include?
The listing counts 323 contributing resources. Those are 14 buildings, 24 structures, 8 sites, and 277 objects. A contributing resource is a part of the listed property that carries its historic significance.
Source: National Park Service
Are there historic photographs or drawings of Casino, Vizcaya?
Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.
Source: Library of Congress
Where is the nomination form for Casino, Vizcaya?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Casino, Vizcaya?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Boca Chita Campground, 15 miles away. Elliot Key Campground is 20 miles away, and Long Pine Key Campground is 37 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Casino, Vizcaya?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 70000181. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.