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Introduction
to Art Deco
Art Deco design is a jazzy celebration of the Machine Age, mass production
geometry, and the straight line.
In Palm Beach County, sleek themes are seen representing tropical, nautical,
masculine and stylized motifs that reflect speed, and technology. Elements
include eyebrows, flat roofs, porthole windows, rounded corners, columns,
glass block, banding, multiples of three, and Zig-Zag steps.
Palm Beach County has dozens of Art Deco treasures built throughout the
1920s, 1930's and1940's, which are located in the downtowns of Delray Beach
up through West Palm Beach. Art Deco architecture found in Palm Beach County
is spread out rather than concentrated in one location. These buildings are
significant to the history of South Florida because they represent some of
the earliest structures ever built in the area. These remarkable gems are in
danger of being demolished due the ever-increasing amount of development
throughout the county.
Learn
More About Art Deco.
How to Identify Art Deco Elements
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"The
ADSPB is a not for profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to
the education, preservation and awareness of Art Deco art,
architecture and Twentieth Century design.
James Borsos
Planning and Community Development
jimborsos@hotmail.com
The organization was founded in 1987 by Delray Beach mural
artist and designer Sharon Koskoff.
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about ADSPB
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Art
Deco
of the Palm Beaches
by Sharon
Koskoff
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The
first and only comprehensive compilation of Art Deco Architecture found in
Palm Beach County!
Purchase your signed copy for
only $20 plus $5 shipping/handling.
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