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The Wallace Robinson house is an example of Moorish revival
architecture, which had a short‑lived life span in the history of South
Florida architecture. Promoted by developer Glenn Curtis and architect Bernhardt
Muller, this style of home was built primarily in Opa-Locka, north of Miami, in
the mid 1920's and was based on the
classic book, One Thousand and One Tales from the Arabian Nights. Stylistic
features include elements associated with Islamic architecture, such as domes,
flat roofs, parapets and sometimes minarets.
The only standing example of this style in Pompano Beach is
the Wallace Robinson House built around 1924. This home has parapets and a
prominent dome over the front door. Windows are semi circular and the entire
building is covered with stucco.
Wallace Robinson was a manager of the Hammon Development
Company, which was owned by Hiram F. Hammon of the Town of Palm Beach. Hammon
Development Co. laid a rock road, drained the land in the vicinity of Coconut
Creek, Margate and Coral Springs and planted beans, peppers, tomatoes and
eggplant. The area was one of the largest bean farms in South Florida.
Current owners Keith and Bonnie White, have maintained the
home's historic integrity and have lovingly filled it with antique furniture and
their own artistic creations. Keep your eyes open as you tour because every room
in this house holds many surprises.
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