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The Mediterranean Revival is an architectural style that caused an absolute sensation when it was first introduced to Florida during the Roaring 20s. For northerners accustomed to the Beaux Art behemoths of New York or Boston, the colorful tilework and shaded courtyards in the “magic city” of Miami and Palm Beach served as a portal to distant and exotic geographies. In this presentation, Emily Neumeier will introduce the architects and developers who popularized this style and uncover overlooked histories of race, class, and colonialism in Florida’s urban development.