A revered residence that “embodies” Miami’s architectural evolution from Gilded Age opulence to the refined Mediterranean-style elegance that the city is now so well known for has hit the market in the exclusive enclave of Coconut Grove.
The property was designed by Richard Kiehnel, the legendary architect responsible for the iconic Coconut Grove Playhouse and the landmarked El Jardin, for prominent Chicago businessman Maurice Mead in 1921.
At the time, the home—which is on the market for $12.5 million—earned widespread news coverage for its enviable architecture, which was viewed as a blueprint of what homes could and should look like in Miami’s modern era…