Born in California, Mizner had worked in San Francisco and New York. At age 46, he moved to Palm Beach, Florida for his health. He designed elegant Spanish Revival houses for wealthy clients, purchased 1,500 acres of land in Boca Raton, and launched an architectural movement known as the Florida Renaissance.
Architecture Inspired by Spain
By Jackie Craven, About.com Guide
Spanish Revival in Florida
Designed by Addison Mizner, the Fred C. Aiken House in Boca Raton, Florida was built in 1926
Photo Flickr member © Dtobias
Meanwhile, on the other side of the continent, architect Addison Mizner was adding new excitement to Spanish Revival architecture.
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