Walter C. De Garmo (1876 – 1951) was a prominent architect in Miami, Florida and its surrounding communities. His buildings include the Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove and the 1907 Miami City Hall. He is known for his residential work in South Florida, especially large luxury residences in the Mission Revival and Mediterranean Revival styles.
De Garmo studied under John Russell Pope, and worked as an architect in New York before moving to Miami. He was the first registered architect in the Miami area. He held a degree in architecture from Cornell University. Marion Manley, Florida’s first female architect, interned with De Garmo. He has been referred to as the “Dean of Miami architects.”
The 1907 Miami City Hall designed by De Garmo was demolished. As of 1996, only two buildings by De Garmo remained in Miami Beach.
