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Sarasota Architecture Tour
$81
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Overview
Sarasota's architectural legacy is a captivating blend of Art Deco and Mediterranean Revival styles, showcasing the region's unique design evolution. This 105-minute air-conditioned tour highlights the "Sarasota School" of architecture, a modernist movement that flourished in Florida from the 1940s to the 1960s.
- 🏛️ Guided Architecture Tour: Immerse yourself in the rich history of Sarasota's architectural styles, including Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Mid-Century Modern.
- 🕒 Enjoy a comfortable 105-minute journey in an air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring a pleasant experience as you explore.
- 📅 Discover iconic landmarks such as the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, a stunning example of Art Deco design built in 1938.
- 📚 Visit the Chidsey Library, the first public library in Sarasota, showcasing the beautiful Art Deco style since its opening in 1941.
- 🏡 Marvel at the Mediterranean Revival architecture in the Burns Court Historic District, with insights into its development during the mid-1920s.
- 🌊 Experience the Sarasota School of Architecture at the Sarasota Art Center, a hallmark of Mid-Century Modern design.
- 🏯 Be captivated by the Blue Pagoda, designed by Victor Lundy in 1956, featuring a unique Japanese garden-inspired structure.
- 🏢 Learn about the Center for Architecture, commissioned in 1959, and its significance in Mid-Century Modern architecture.
- 💧 Stay refreshed with complimentary bottled water provided during the tour.
- 🐾 Service animals are welcome, making this tour accessible for all.
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Sarasota Architecture Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
Meeting point
Off Fruitville, behind the Breakfast House
Return details
Off Fruitville, behind the Breakfast House
- Travelers will learn about the Art Deco style, which first appeared in France during the 1910s, and flourished in architecture and fashion, through the 1930s. The Sarasota Municipal Auditorium is a fine example of Art Deco style. Visitors will also learn about the history of the Auditorium, built in 1938. The Art Deco Chidsey Library is also on the itinerary. The Chidsey Library opened in May 1941 as the City of Sarasota's first public library building. (pass by)
- The Burns Court Historic District includes houses (and some commercial buildings) that are fine examples of Mediterranean Revival architecture. Visitors will learn about the history and design of the Burns Court development in the mid-1920s. (pass by)
- The Sarasota Art Center represents the Sarasota School of Architecture, a particular movement in Mid-Century Modern architecture. The Blue Pagoda is another Mid-Century modern building on the tour. Designed by a founding member of Sarasota School of Architecture, Victor Lundy, this 1956 Japanese garden-inspired structure is a sight to behold near the bayfront. Built for the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, the structure features a Japanese blue glazed tile roof. Lundy wanted the blue tiles to reflect the nearby blue waters of Sarasota Bay. (pass by)
- Commissioned in 1959, the Center for Architecture in Sarasota is an example of Mid-Century Modern architecture. Visitors will learn about the construction and design of the building. (pass by)
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Sarasota Architecture Tour
$81
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