Mediterranean Revival architecture

Mediterranean Revival is an architectural style introduced in the United States, Canada, and certain other countries in the 19th century.

Peaking in popularity during the 1920s and 1930s, the movement drew heavily on the style of palaces and seaside villas and applied them to the rapidly expanding coastal resorts of Florida and California.

Structures are typically based on a rectangular floor plan, and feature massive, symmetrical primary façades.

The style was most commonly applied to hotels, apartment buildings, commercial structures, and residences.

Architects August Geiger and Addison Mizner were foremost in Florida, while Bertram Goodhue, Sumner Spaulding, and Paul Williams were in California.