01.30.2025

A Year in Review  Annual Meeting January 26, 2025

Another year. Another perfect setting to celebrate the importance of historic resources and their preservation. As one reflects on life and what is truly important, one can agree that historic preservation continues to matter.

11.04.2024

A “Sunday in October” was a perfect day of stewardship and recognition. A landmark home played host.

In the spirit of generosity and gratitude, the Board of Directors of the Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables invited friends and benefactors of the George Giving Society to enjoy an afternoon of champagne, celebration, and conversation.

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.

02.17.2024

Preservation Association recognizes Alex and Marta Silva with “Friend” Award at Annual Meeting

A meticulous restoration project to preserve a 1923 home, designed by H.George Fink.

07.02.2023

Third Annual Founder’s Day Ceremony in Coral Gables

The theme of the ceremony this year celebrated Merrick’s legacy and his love of beauty and architecture. An elegant Champagne reception was held at the newly restored H. George Fink Studio, a hallmark example of Mediterranean Revival architecture, which the City of Coral Gables purchased in 2016.

05.26.2023

Perfect Timing! The Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables is honored by the City of Coral Gables during National Preservation Month 2023

Dear Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Commissioners Castro, Fernandez, Menendez, Thank you!

05.02.2023

A “Sunday in April” was a day to remember Sallye Jude. Her home played host to historic preservation benefactor group

A special group came together on a “Sunday in April” to honor a true friend of historic preservation, the late Sallye Jude, at her French Normandy Village home.