The Twelfth Street lifeguard tower stands out on the sand with a vibrant, permanent rainbow paint job. Designed by architect William Lane in the late nineteen nineties, the tower became a focal point for the city’s LGBTQ community following the renovation of several lifeguard stands along the beach. Its colors commemorate the diversity of the area and the history of civil rights activism that brought the community to this stretch of Miami Beach. The structure remains a functional station for ocean rescue teams today.
12th Street Lifeguard Tower (Rainbow Flag)
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