My favorite architectural style, Art Deco, developed in the years before the Great Depression, combining futuristic building materials like aluminum and stainless steel, with rich craftsmanship and a high-level of decoration. The exuberance and expensiveness of Art Deco did not last much beyond the depression, except in a few hold-out locations, like Miami’s chic South Beach district. Here, in South Beach, Art Deco thrives, including classic stainless steel beauties like the 11th Street Diner. #southbeach #miami #artdeco #diner #11thstreetdiner (at 11th Street Diner in Miami Beach)