Construction of the Original Mira mar apartments began on October 6, 1922.  It was completed on January 1, 1923.   The apartments were 2 stories. There were 71 apartments in the project. The building was constructed with wood framing. Reinforced concrete was used. Plumbing was steel. Construction used fireproof materials. There were shaped parapets,viva r after ends, and over arched windows.

   The developer was Andrew McAnsh from Chicago  The architect was William Krieg from Chicago. Building style was Mediterranean Revival.  Average rent for an apartment in Florida in 1923 was $60.

     Over the years the Miramar apartments morphed into the Miramar Plaza. It became an important retail area.