I.R.Burns and H.H.  Bell building stands at 1296 First Street, Sarasota in the heart of city’s the theater district next to the Sarasota Opera House.

     Historical Significance

The building was constructed in 1925 by local builder Leadley Ogden during the Florida Land Boom (1923–1926).  The building is a prime example of Spanish Colonial Revival Architecture common in Sarasota

     The Warren Building in Sarasota is a historic low rise structure located at 1269 First Street Sarasota, designed in the Spanish Revival style and completed in 1926 for Clark Warren for his real estate office.

    It is a 2 story building used during the subsequent years for retail and rental purposes. It remains an existing landmark in  Sarasota’s downtown

     Early 20th Century Origins

The building’s construction in 1926 reflects Sarasota ‘s early 20th Century commercial commercial growth, when downtown areas were developed with mixed use spaces for shops, offices, and rental.  It’s Spanish Revival Architecture– characterized by stucco walls, decorative, tile,and arched details–was popular in Florida’s coastal cities during that era .

    Later Uses

Over the decades,the Warner Building has served various commercial functions, consistent with its original mixed use design. While specific tenants history are not detailed in the available sources, it’s location in the heart of downtown Sarasota kept it connected to the city’s retail and office economy

     Current Status

     The 1926 building at 1269 First Street remains in use and is recognized for its architectural and historical significance and it continues to be a part of Sarasota ‘s downtown.

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Sunset over Sarasota Bay

Curione Beach Cottage is a rare surviving example of early surviving 20th century barrier island architecture built in 1932 in the craftsmen style.

This cottage was constructed during a period when Sarasota County and private developers were expanding beach access and amenities along the Keys. Like many structures it was part of the wave of small wood frame beach houses built between the mid 1920’s and 1945 on barrier islands.

The Curione family used it as a beach cottage. It later became a county property after Sarasota purchased in 2008. It has been used as a county office and a meeting space.

The Avery Road Galien River Bridge is a bridge that carries Avery Road over the Galien River near New Troy, MI. The construction date is not certain but is estimated in the 1920’s. The bridge was built by Michigan State Highway Department using Marshall and Sons. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 17, 1999.

Design was curved chord through girder

Total length was 60 feet

Width 25.7 feet

Largest span was 57

Avery Galien River Bridge

The Avalon Regal Theatre is currently undergoing a multiyear restoration supported by a new $249,500 Chicago Adopt a Landmark Grant for critical masonry and tower.repair, with.Grand Hall.reopening targeted for 2027/and full venue  in.2028 activation.

The city of Chicago has recommended the  Avalon.Regal Theatre for $249,500 in Adopt A.Landmark funding ,its first major public investment since.the building was purchased in 2014.

The grant will fund:

Critical Masonry Repairs

Rebuilding the exposed brick substructure of that tower

Selective remova/resetting of  displaced masonry and isolated  repointing

Temporary Stabilization of vunerable.areas

Front Facade Repair