Welcome
to the Historic preservation Association
of Coral Gables.
The Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1991. The mission of the organization is to support an environment in which its members and all community citizens can understand, appreciate, exchange information and live with Coral Gables history. The Association promotes the understanding of the importance of historic resources and their preservation.
Announcing
The “Gables Arcadians” return home!
Most of the White Way streetlights that made up the eight mile illumination corridor were in the “Arcadian” style.
Read More...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 […]
Read More...Bringing back a piece [or two] of lost history to Coral Gables’ first public building
HPACG is proud to partner with the City on this unique opportunity to bring back a piece of lost history [or two] to the Coral Gables Country Club, the place where Merrick once stood and addressed the merits of buying into his dream of a city.
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COOL CATS
"They contend that reintroducing the cats is essential to species conservation and restoration of the region’s ecosystem."
Groups call for reintroduction of jaguars in US Southwest
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Environmental groups and scientists with two universities want U.S. wildlife managers to consider reintroducing jaguars to the American Southwest. In a recently published pa...OH BROTHER.
Development plan would demolish iconic Norman Brothers grocery. Neighbors are protesting
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The iconic Norman Brothers Produce market could be demolished to make way for an assisted-living facility, a plan that some homeowners from the nearby neighborhood are fighting as too large for the pr...GEORGE MERRICK--The research supports progressive values
IT'S ACADEMIC. A simple hypothesis proves it.
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Merrick’s true legacy includes his affinity for the Bahamian laborers and his many works helping that community. In her 2015 book on Merrick, Arva Parks mentions that "Many years later, Merrick ...How can anyone support University of Miami ‘s pathetic petition after reading this research? Shame on them. George Merrick was NOT a racist!