Douglas Entrance

Douglas Entrance
Location Coral Gables, Florida
Coordinates 25°45′49″N 80°15′21″W / 25.76361°N 80.25583°W / 25.76361; -80.25583Coordinates: 25°45′49″N 80°15′21″W / 25.76361°N 80.25583°W / 25.76361; -80.25583
Architect Phineas Paist
NRHP Reference # 72000305[1]
Added to NRHP September 22, 1972

The Douglas Entrance (also known as La Puerta del Sol) is a historic site in Coral Gables, Florida. It is located at the junction of Douglas Road and Tamiami Trail (US 41). The architect was Phineas Paist and it was completed in 1924.[2] On September 22, 1972, it is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

The Douglas Entrance design also involved Denman Fink and Walter De Garmo.[3]

References

Notes
  1. Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. Behar 1997. p. 204
  3. Behar 1997. p. 99
Bibliography
  • Behar, Roberto M., ed. Coral Gables. Paris, France: Editions Norma, 1997. ISBN 2-909283-34-8
  • Patricios, Nicholas N. Building Marvelous Miami. Gainesville, FL: University Press of Florida, 1994. ISBN 0-8130-1299-6.

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