The 19th and 20th Century unique look of European Art Noveau and Famous Miami Art Deco Stucco finishings.

Many people think of stucco as being the poor man’s brick thinking that it is only used by those who cannot afford a better building material. This simply is not true.

Some of the most beautiful and luxurious homes and hotels are being built with stucco. It gives an Old World look to the building while also making it cozy.

It wasn’t until the late-1800s that builders and masons stopped using lime-based stucco in lieu of the newly popular Portland cement.

This cement made stucco a harder, more durable material.

Stucco gained acceptance in the United States in the 19th century and the word was commonly used at this time to describe exterior plastering.

When the Spanish Colonial Revival-style building became so popular in the early 20th century.

Stucco gained a permanent foothold on US architecture and is still highly popular today... more

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