06.28.2024

Fourth Annual Founder’s Day Ceremony in Coral Gables held on June 3 2024

At this 4th annual Founder’s Day tribute, sponsored by the Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables, and hosted by the Merrick House Governing Board, guests and dignitaries were reminded of one of the primary sources of Merrick’s vision — the 1832 book by American novelist Washington Irving,

06.25.2024

2024 Docomomo US National Symposium. It was a big deal, actually a very big deal.

The symposium brought attendees from around the U.S. to experience “one of the country’s richest collections of mid-century and postmodern architecture.”

05.04.2024

“An Island Getaway” Fas-ee-oh Style with Andrea Taylor: Indian Creek Country Club

The Indian Creek Country Club was the prestigious setting for the Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables’ luncheon that attracted a full complement of Association members and friends, the Indian Creek Village mayor, and — perhaps most notably — Andrea Taylor, the granddaughter of the Club’s original architect, Maurice Fatio.

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.

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.