French Country Village

Introduction

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A provincial, rural flair with half-timbering, towers, and steeply pitched cross-gabled roofs can be seen in the charming 18^th century-inspired French Country Village. In 1925 and 1926 two architects designed the homes along the 500 block of Hardee Road. Many were still under construction when the devastating 1926 hurricane hit Miami, but because plans were complete could eventually be finished as intended.

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Backstory and Context

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The large homes with big yards on this block were inspired by country farmhouse estates and French chateaux. Residences have 9.5' ceilings and four bedrooms plus two maids' rooms with full baths. Brick, carved wood, wrought-iron balconies, and towers are typical design features.

Architect Frank Forster designed the farmhouse-style homes and Edgar Albright and Philip L Goodwin the more rustic styles. Each property is unique in design.

Sources

Fallon, Maria Rosa Higgins. "The Seven Villages." Coral Gables News (Coral Gables) October 29th, 2015.

Villages, Accessed April 10th, 2021.

https://www.coralgables.com/villages.

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Edition First. Self-Guided Tour. Coral Gables, FL. Junior League of Miami,

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Uguccioni, Ellen J. Millas, Aristides J. Coral Gables, Miami Riviera, An

Architectural Guide. Edition First. Miami, FL. Dade Heritage Trust,

2003.

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