09.22.2022

Both planners and poets, George Merrick and Richard Blanco meet on Founder’s Day 

The event honored Merrick’s love of poetry with selected readings from his 1920 book “Songs of the Wind on a Southern Shore, and other Poems of Florida.” Poetry readings were presented by poet laureate Richard Blanco.

06.29.2022

A National Celebration

The organization hosted an educational panel titled, “Preserving our Patrimony. Preserving our Planet”

06.15.2022

“A Stone’s Throw Away: 100 Years of the Deering Stone House”

The affair shared the legacy of architect Phineas Paist who, aside from designing the custom-built Mediterranean Revival stone house at Deering, he also designed landmarks in Coral Gables.

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.

02.08.2021

Important Meetings this Week! Residents Rally on Tuesday @ Noon

Major civic groups take official position requesting postponement of zoning changes affecting historic Miracle Mile & the Crafts Section

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 […]

01.21.2021

Join HPACG at its Annual Meeting Friday January 29th

The meeting will highlight 2020 accomplishments and upcoming issues in 2021.

10.18.2020

The Peacock-Tyson residence—a time capsule of historical significance

The house is one of the earliest examples of Mediterranean Revival architecture in Coral Gables and noteworthy for its high degree of historical integrity thanks to the loving stewardship of its previous owners.

08.20.2020

Nationally designated MacFarlane District in Coral Gables makes headlines     

The MacFarlane District is one of a rare example of a black community locally designated and recognized on the National Register of Historic Places.