06.11.2021

The Return of the Coral Gables Tertulia

ONE Weekend. TWO Events.

04.06.2021

The “Gables Arcadians” return home!

Most of the White Way streetlights that made up the eight mile illumination corridor were in the “Arcadian” style.

01.29.2021

Miracle Mile can thrive if its heritage is preserved and promoted

By Dr. Karelia Martinez Carbonell, President Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables The historic Miracle Mile has struggled with its identity since its inception. In the 1920s, City founder George Merrick established the business section of Coral Gables and planted seeds for its healthy development. In the 1940s, developers led by George Zain saw the […]

02.05.2020

A Tertullian Fete. Next one February 28th

On January 24, 2020, The Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables (HPACG) celebrated the second chapter of its newest program, the Coral Gables Tertulia, at the home of Meg and John Daly in the French City Village of Coral Gables. Guests enjoyed live music by Jean de Boyrie and French-inspired hors d’oeuvres and wine before […]

01.31.2020

Champagne flowed like water as if Prohibition never existed. “Prohibition Pleasures” a la Capone

The affair combined sister-properties on Palm Island— one of Miami Beach’s most luxurious man-made islands was created in 1919 by developer Locke Highleyman. The fundraiser benefitted historic resources and their preservation.

01.15.2020

Do You Want to Tertulia Again? Join Dr. Brett Gillis on Friday January 24th

Complimentary drinks and light hors d’oeuvres are included.

01.10.2020

“Prohibition Pleasures” and the Capone Next Door January 12, 2020

Join the Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables for a unique destination and historical tour titled “Palm Island and the Capone next door: 100 Years since Prohibition”.

12.05.2019

A great evening at Finca Fink to celebrate a year in the life of HPACG

Highlights of the meeting celebrated the organization’s mission of “promoting the understanding and importance of historic resources and their preservation” through its educational panel, stewardship, book series, preservation projects, and fundraising events.

11.14.2019

JOIN US AT OUR ANNUAL MEETING! THURSDAY NOVEMBER 21

A TRULY UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO WALK ON NATIVE CORAL ROCK Get up close to a Marion Manley original. The home was built for Coral Gables artistic genius Denman Fink who lived in the house for several years. SAVE THE DATE! Thursday NOVEMBER 21st 6 TO 8PM 760 ANASTASIA AVENUE WINE, CHEESE & MORE GUEST SPEAKER […]