Florida's First Moorish Revival Marvel (Villa Zorayda)
Join Ken in this episode of Minute Mansion as we explore the fascinating Villa Zorayda. Discover how Franklin W. Smith's pioneering use of poured concrete and crushed coquina shells not only set a new construction standard but also inspired Florida's fantasy architecture wave. Dive into the villa’s past transformations-from a grand private residence to a nightclub and casino.
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Location: St. Augustine, FL
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This one needs a longer video! 😁
@Jeff_Reed
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It does!
@brta1747
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Yeah
Glad to see Moorish revival. Reminds me of my stay in Spain in the 80s.
Thank you again Ken 🙏☺️
I'm not familiar with the architectural style, but am getting Middle Eastern vibe. It's good to hear that it's still standing and is now a museum. Thanks Ken
Love both this house and this interesting history, nice video
Reminds me of a Marco Style, Thanks Ken ,love your channel
How cool! I’d love to see you do a vlog on some of Addison Mizner’s homes.
I need to see more of this house! I'm building a moorish revival house right now. That courtyard is gorgeous.
When I went to St. Augustine in the 90s, it was billed as a building that could be toured. But we could not find any hours posted or anyway to enter. When I went back a few years ago, it was not on my agenda. Maybe I'll make it back up there again and finally get to see the inside.
Thanks for the great videos.❤😊 St. Augustine is a very interesting place.
1001 Nights is my all time favorite story. I love fantasy architecture and Moorish decor.
My grandpa was Franklin H. Smith
A really unusual and interesting house. I remember visiting here in 2011, it is well worth the visit if you are in St. Augustine, FL!
Amazing architecture Ken!
Ken, Thank you for a wonderful tour. I was not familiar with Moorish architecture and I found it very interesting.
KEN, I SPENT WEEKS IN ST. AUGUSTINE BACK IN THE WINTER/SPRING OF 1981, THIS HOUSE I REMEMBER HEARING ABOUT BUT I NEVER DID GO THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALTHOUGH I HATE FLORIDA, I HAVE AN EXTREMELY SOFT SPOT FOR ST. AUGUSTINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! " THE OLDEST EUROPEAN SETTLED CITY IN THE UNITED STATES" DEFINITELY ANOTHER DEMOLITION FREE ZONE, AND, AS ALWAYS, IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE, LONG LIVE THIS HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Completely fun as a restaurant but kinda unlivable as a residence.
The courtyard looks like it's straight out of a Moroccan palace.
Ken, could you please do Sea View Terrace (Collinwood)? Thank you 😊
Goddy