Venice in Sarasota County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Venice Beach Pavilion
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
1. Venice Beach Pavilion Marker
Constructed 1963 Dedicated February 8, 1964
The Venice Beach Pavilion has a hyperbolic paraboloid shape, which is a continuous, flowing, double-curved surface used mainly in concrete skin roofs. It appears wing-like in one elevation and as an arch from the opposite side. It is also referred to as a saddle-shape roof. The seemingly complex geometry is actually relatively simple and its construction is largely dependent on repeating straight lines and strands. With minimum ground supports, this dynamic roof geometry appears to defy gravity. Other symbolic elements embodied are open views, the wind, and the gulf waves.
Smyth D. Brohard, Mayor
City Council
Blanche J. Celli, President
H.H. Britton, Jr.
John R. Hogan
E.S. Raymond
Building Committee
David Hamilton, Chairman
John R. Hogan
William Lindh
Paul A. Youngberg
Guy E. Curwood, Director of Public Works
Erected by City of Venice.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 27° 6.005′ N,
this page online
Regionally, this marker is on Florida’s Gulf Coast. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Venice Beach War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Clyde E. Lassen (within shouting distance of this marker); Venice Storm History (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Venice Army Air Base (about 600 feet away); The Calusa and Seminole Peoples (approx. 0.2 miles
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
2. Venice Beach Pavilion Marker
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
3. Venice Beach sign
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,214 times since then and 106 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 16, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
