Panorama Tower Getting Closer To Opening

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Panorama Tower

Panorama Tower

The 868 foot Panorama Tower, the tallest building in Miami and tallest building South of New York City is getting closer to completion since we last looked at the beginning of the year.

The lighting on the exterior of Panorama Tower illuminates the tower at night while it looms large over the other buildings in the vicinity.

With incredible views from the very top of the building, Panorama Tower is expected to be completed in March.

Previous construction photos of Panorama Tower can be viewed here.

Brickell Flatiron Reaches 28th Floor Of Construction

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Brickell Flatiron

Brickell Flatiron

Brickell Flatiron continues to rise quickly since we last looked at the beginning of January. The 64 story is now on the 28th floor and about to begin work on the 29th floor.

A year ago, Brickell Flatiron was just starting to go vertical.

Glass in now being installed on the lower portion of the residential tower as the curves of the building are taking shape.

Previous construction photos of Brickell Flatiron can be viewed here.

Harlem Square Coming To Overtown

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Harlem Square Site in Overtown

Harlem Square Site in Overtown

Coming soon to the Overtown district of Miami is Harlem Square, which will be a Supper Club/Lounge. The site used to be the home of legendary promoter Clyde Killen that was built in 1925 and also used as a liquor store. 

Harlem Square will be a rebirth of the old Harlem Square Club that used to be in Overtown and where what is considered one of the best live albums, "Live, At The Harlem Square Club, 1963" was recorded. $1.2 million of CRA funds will be allocated for the project.

Located next to Harlem Square is the Streamline Moderne X-Ray Clinic of Dr. Samuel H. Johnson that was built in 1939. The X-Ray clinic was used by blacks in the area because of segregation and was used until 1972. The building was donated to the Black Archives History in 1981. 

With Harlem Square and the addition of a new Marcus Samuelsson restaurant, Overtown is poised for growth in the area.

Swire Properties & Isanic Trading To Develop Land Across From Brickell City Centre

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Future Development Site In Red

Swire Properties and Colombian based Isanic Trading are going to be developing a 72,000 square foot lot located at 650 South Miami Avenue in Brickell across that street from Brickell City Centre, according to The Real Deal.

The site is on the location of Tobacco Road, which was demolished in November 2014 and was the oldest bar in Miami. A house that was built in 1920 was also on the site and demolished in March 2015. Also on the site is an empty parking lot and the restaurants River Oyster Bar and Bonding. 

Isanic Trading is owned by Colombian developer Carlos Mattos who purchased sites across the street at 19 and 42 SW 6th Street, which were the site of the former Associated Photos buildings, for $9 million in August 2015. Mattos also purchased a site in Downtown Miami with Ytech International for $21 million in January 2015 and owns a 110,082 square foot lot next to the Miami River, which was purchased for $28 million in 2012.

A Look Inside Faena Theater

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Faena Theater

Faena Theater

Opening early 2016 in the Faena District of Miami Beach, Faena Hotel was a renovation of The Saxony Hotel which originally opened in 1948. Inside The Faena Hotel is the 150 seat Faena Theater.

Faena Theater was inspired by Europe's grand opera houses. With a red theme throughout the theater, the center of the room has a grand chandelier that brings old Hollywood glamour. Cabaret shows are the performed frequently in the theater, which currently has the show Sensatia.

Aerial View of Bicentennial Park Opening, Before It Was Museum Park

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Originally used as the first location of the Port of Miami, Museum Park has evolved over the years. After the Port of Miami moved to Dodge Island, the land was transformed into Bicentennial Park and opened in 1976. The video below is an aerial view of the park, which had two baseball fields and many trees. From 1986 to 1993, Bicentennial Park was used for the Grand Prix of Miami and several music festivals. The Perez Art Museum of Miami was completed next to the park in 2013 before it was transformed in Museum Park. Once Museum Park was completed the Frost Museum of Science opened in 2017.