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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
Ceremony honoring Coral Gables founder was long overdue but it had perfect timing
The date and ceremony marked three important milestones: the creation of “Founder’s Day” in Merrick’s honor; the establishment of the University of Miami by Merrick; and the commemoration of the 135th anniversary of Merrick’s birth.
Read More...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 […]
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PRESERVATION EFFORTS LITERALLY UP IN SMOKE.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.MIAMI LUCKED OUT
"Before the 305 was a Miami exclusive, the area code was used by all of Florida from the Keys to Tallahassee. It was one of the first 86 area codes in the country created through the National Numbering Plan in 1947."
Hey, Curious305: How did Miami become the 305? What about Broward’s 954?
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Editor’s Note: This article is part of Curious305, our community-powered reporting series that solicits questions from readers about Miami-Dade, Broward, the Florida Keys and the rest of the Sunshin...“It’s about saving history”
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The artifacts seized Thursday include funeral scrolls and prayers for the dead that were looted from Jewish communities during the Holocaust.