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The Blackstone
Postcard of the Blackstone of Miami Beach Florida.jpg
General information
Status Topped-out
Type Residential
Location Miami Beach, Florida, United States
Coordinates 25°46′43″N 80°08′00″W / 25.778496°N 80.133471°W / 25.778496; -80.133471
Technical details
Floor count 13
Design and construction
Architect D. Kingstone Hall, Santos/Raimundez Architects

The Blackstone is a residential building located at 800 Washington Avenue in Miami Beach, Florida, United States. It was built in 1929 and became a very important landmark. For seven years, it was the tallest building in Miami Beach!

Discover The Blackstone

The Blackstone building is a home for many people. It has 13 floors, which is quite tall for a building from its time. It was designed by architects D. Kingstone Hall and Santos/Raimundez Architects.

A Look Back: Miami's Tallest Building

When The Blackstone was finished in 1929, it was the highest building in all of Miami Beach. Imagine how impressive it must have looked back then! This record lasted for seven years. In 1936, another building called The Tides became the new tallest.

What's Inside The Blackstone?

The Blackstone is home to 130 different apartments. This means many families and people live there. The building has been updated over the years. It was renovated in 1987 to keep it looking good and working well for its residents.

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