Much of the existing architecture in South Florida, home of Colonial Floor and Stone Care, is the result of foreign settlers earlier in the history of the region. Their cultural influences also spread among the people and reflected in the architecture and constructions during each period.

Before the Spanish intrusion of South Florida, the chief tribe that resided in the area was the Calusa tribe. In fact, the name ‘Miami’ comes from “Mayami”, a Calusa word that meant “Big Water”. The Spanish repeatedly tried to invade the region, but met with little success.

After a series of invasions and wars between the Spanish and the British, Miami changed hands from the Spain to the British in 1763. After a brief regain of Florida, Spain once again ceded the region to the United States after the American Revolution in 1783. After a peaceful time in the early 1800s, investors and property developers grew an interest in the region in the 1870s.

Henry Flagler’s Florida East Coast Railroad was the key to developing the area, and Tuttle managed to convince him to extend the railroad into Miami. Flagler brought in the railroad on 15 April in 1896, and started developing the region. Soon, Miami Beach and its resorts came into existence in 1915.

From the 1900s to the 1930s, the main construction material used by the inhabitants was wood frames, and the method of construction was masonry. World War I and II brought the much-needed urbanization to this area. With the development of highways, office buildings, housing, hotels and streets, Miami. Miami Beach and the Key West area soon attracted visitors from all over the world. However, a 1926 hurricane destroyed the railroad as well as much of the development in the area. However, World War II brought the area back to life with soldiers posted in the region settling there. Cubans also migrated in the region in the 1960s, bringing a large part of their culture with them.The Art Deco, with its use of materials such as Terrazzo flooring. This district is perhaps the best symbol for the continuing architectural influences in the region.

The most notable period of architecture was probably the Mediterranean Revival period, from the 1910s to the 1930s.

This architecture is a perfect mix of Moorish, Italian, Southern Spanish and North African themes. The main influence in most of Florida architecture is unmistakably Spanish, sometimes Baroque and other Classical detailing. The late 1920s to the 1930s incorporated many indigenous American, Mayan, and even Egyptian themes in construction, using glass, concrete, Mexican or Cuban tile and terrazzo in the construction. A mix of influences contributed to the variety of architecture there.  With the infiltration of one cultural influence after another, South Florida and especially Miami and Key West developed distinct architectural styles that took inspiration from these influences.

Colonial Floor and Stone Care is proud of it’s Historical restoration of the unique and historic flooring that has been used in the Miami/Dade area.  Terrazzo always a individual and unique floor, we will restore it back to it’s original shine and help you keep it that way.  Mexican and Cuban tile in the Coral Cables area of Miami will shine after our proprietary cleaning and polishing.  Call us for a free estimate, we have been taking care of Miami’s diverse flooring and stone for over 20 years.  From Concrete to Cuban tile and Terrazzo to Granite, we are the leading stone care specialists for your needs.  Call 305-741-2242 today for a free estimate.

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Colonial Floor and Stone Care has been serving Southern Florida’s customers for over 20 years, cleaning, repairing and restoringNatural Stone care such as Cuban Tile.  These tiles have been used in Southern Florida for decades.  They were discovered in Cuba by American’s visiting in the early 1920′s and brought back for flooring in Southern Florida.  The demand increase, as these tiles, along with other type of flooring such as Terrazzo and Mexican tile, due to the coolness they brought to the home in the tropical Miami climate.  In the 1960′s a factory was established in Miami for the high demand for these cement based and artfully colorful tile flooring.  These tiles are made from a paste of white cement, sand and pigments for the color.  This is then pressed into a mold, each is unique and individually produced by hand.

Like Terrazzo, these tiles need low maintenance, how ever, over waxing for an increase shine can cause the tiles to loose their beauty, becoming dull and dirty over years of wax build up.  This was the  what happened to the cuban tile feature in our video.  After a complete cleaning, this floor was brought back to its original beauty.

Colonial Floor and Stone Care technicians, brought in the cleaning  machines, which did their magic and then was polished to a brilliant shine.  We take pride in all of our natural stone care, and will be happy to discuss how our company can help your needs with your Cuban tile.  Call Colonial Floor and Stone Care for your free estimate, our representative will be more than happy to assist you with your specific needs.

Cuban tiles are not only unique, but a piece of Miami’s history.  Let our company help you keep them beautiful for years to come.  Call 305-731-2242 for a free estimate.  You will be glad you did!

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