Who designed the Million Dollar Pier?

The Million Dollar Pier was built in the Mediterranean Revival style. Created by architect Addison Mizner in the 1920s, Mediterranean Revival style architecture was meant to evoke the romance of the Mediterranean, thereby encouraging Americans to vacation domestically, rather than traveling abroad.



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25 Nov 1926. The “Million Dollar Pier” which extends into Tampa Bay from downtown St. Petersburg was dedicated on this date. The first pier structure on the site was built in 1889, and due to its popularity as a tourist destination, new piers were constructed over the course of the next 30 years.

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Echelman says part of the experience in viewing her art is watching the net sculpture as it changes while it sways in the wind and light. The cost of the art was $1.5 million, which was partially raised by private donors. The infrastructure to hold the net artwork costs another $1.3 million.

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There is no charge to enter the Pier District. Most events are free to the public; however, there will be ticketed special events planned throughout the year.

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