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Safe Haven: Securing Vizcaya. The enormous value of Vizcaya’s collections prompted James Deering to give a great deal of thought to security measures. He requested conventional chains and padlocks, but also sought ways to create physical barriers in open water areas to restrict boat entry when he wasn’t wintering in Florida.
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Feb 5, 2017 · The worst hurricane to strike the Sunshine State punched continuously with 130 mile-per-hour winds that devastated the mansion and grounds. The gardens were battered and the home suffered damage. Vizcaya’s demise was initiated not long after her completion with James Deering’s death and Mother Nature’s aggression.
Vizcaya: James Deering’s Winter Home. The Vizcaya Museum and Gardens stand as a testament to the vision of businessman James Deering. Constructed between 1914 and 1922, this stunning villa encompasses 34 exquisitely decorated rooms, formal gardens, a mangrove shoreline, a hardwood hammock, and a historic village that once supported the estate.
Jan 17, 2024 · As one of Miami’s most treasured landmarks, Vizcaya features a stunning Main House filled with European antiques and decorative arts, surrounded by ten acres of meticulously landscaped gardens, as well as the historic Vizcaya Village. Originally the winter of James Deering, Vizcaya has flourished as a public museum, welcoming over 300,000 ...
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American artist John Singer Sargent painted a watercolor portrait of James Deering when he visited Miami in 1917. Sargent came to Miami to visit his old friend Charles Deering, James Deering’s half-brother. During this time, Sargent was also a houseguest at Vizcaya. Influenced by French impressionist artists, Sargent took up painting “en ...
