Dutch South African Village (Coral Gables, FL)

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Title

Dutch South African Village (Coral Gables, FL)

Description

Wyeth designed one of the themed villages in George Merrickā€™s development of Coral Gables. Located on Lejeune Road, the Dutch South African Village is inspired by the work of Dutch Settlers in South Africa during the 17th century. Wyeth designed five houses which feature elaborate parapets and spiral chimneys.

Creator

Marion Sims Wyeth, architect

Source

Marion Sims Wyeth collection, Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach.

Date

1926

Rights

All applicable rights reserved by the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach. Written permission from the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach Archives must be obtained before using an item for publishing or commercial purposes.

Citation

Marion Sims Wyeth, architect , “Dutch South African Village (Coral Gables, FL),” Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach Architectural Archives, accessed May 15, 2024, https://preservationfoundationofpalmbeach.omeka.net/items/show/212.