Collins Avenue facts for kids
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| A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Highway | |
Aerial view of South Beach and part of Collins Avenue
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| Type | SR |
| Maintained by | FDOT |
| Length | 13.1 mi (21.1 km) |
| Location | Miami-Dade |
| South end | South Pointe Drive in Miami Beach |
| North end |   SR 856 (William Lehman Causeway) / SR A1A in Sunny Isles Beach |
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| Inauguration | 1945 renumbering (definition) |
Collins Avenue is a very important street in southern Florida. It runs right next to the Atlantic Ocean in Miami Beach, Florida. This famous road is also part of State Road A1A.
The street is named after John S. Collins. He was a developer who built Miami's first bridge in 1913. This bridge, called Collins Bridge, connected Miami Beach to the mainland across Biscayne Bay.
Discovering Collins Avenue
Collins Avenue is famous for its many historic buildings. You can find beautiful Art Deco hotels here. Art Deco is a cool style of architecture from the 1920s and 1930s. It uses geometric shapes and bright colors.
As you go north of 41st Street, the road runs between the Atlantic Ocean and Indian Creek. This part of the street is lined with tall palm trees. You'll also see famous hotels from the 1950s and 1960s. These include the Eden Roc and the Fontainebleau Hotel. The Fontainebleau was designed by Morris Lapidus. It has a curvy, fancy style called Neo-baroque. This style was popular for Miami Beach hotels in the 1950s.
Fun Events on Collins Avenue
Collins Avenue is also a place for exciting events. The yearly Miami International Boat Show takes place here. People come from all over to see amazing boats and yachts.
Images for kids
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The Fontainebleau Hotel as seen from Collins Avenue
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Collins Avenue in South Beach
