"Art Deco Tour in Miami Beach Miami Beach’s Art Deco Historic District is the first 20th-century neighborhood to be recognized by the National Register of Historic Places, with 800 structures of historical significance, most built between 1923 and 1943. The Miami DesignPreservation Leaguehosts tours to view some of the city’s buildings and historic outdoor spaces. The candy-colored buildings overlook the emerald waters of the Atlantic and haveporthole windows, ship-like railings, sleek curves, glass blocks, shiny chrome, and gleaming terrazzo floors resemblingthe ocean liners of yore."