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.”

01.27.2017

Historic preservation group celebrates people, places, and things at “Top of the Terrace” equestrian-themed event at 396 Alhambra

The Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables along with Professional Bank, a tenant at 396 Alhambra, hosted an elegant, vintage equestrian-themed fundraiser at the fourth floor rooftop terrace overlooking the historic Alhambra Circle. Guests enjoyed sitting al fresco on a beautiful South Florida winter evening in honor of people, places, and things.

BY INVITATION ONLY! Cocktail Reception on Thursday February 9th

The George Giving Society is an annual campaign for unrestricted giving to the Association. For information about joining, please contact HPACG President Karelia Martinez Carbonell at info@historiccoralgables.org

12.25.2016

In the spirit of celebration, historic preservation group gathers with original founders and benefactors

  Recently, in the spirit of its 25th Anniversary celebration, the Board of Directors of the Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables invited past and present leaders and benefactors in the George Giving Society to share in the memories and stewardship. The by-invitation-only event was at the lovely and historic home of HPACG member Bruce […]

12.23.2016

No better time for marking history–April 14, 2016

By Karelia Martinez Carbonell, President Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables The Board of Directors of the Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables sends its gratitude to all the residents of Coral Gables who recently came out to celebrate the dedication ceremony of the 1926 White Way Lights historical marker. Thank you for sharing this […]

12.18.2016

HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOCUS OF JOINT 100 LADIES OF DEERING & HISTORIC PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION OF CORAL GABLES ‘ALL ABOUT THE NUMBERS’

‘ALL ABOUT THE NUMBERS’ COCKTAIL RECEPTION AUG. 24 MIAMI (Sept. 5, 2016) — Thompson Mayes, FAAR, Vice President and Senior Counsel of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and author and historian Arva Moore Parks, presented thought-provoking speeches about the value and necessity of preservation of a community’s most historic places, during a joint cocktail […]

EXPLORE “THIS PLACE MATTERS” WITH LOCAL PRESERVATIONISTS JUNE 26

EXPLORE “THIS PLACE MATTERS” WITH LOCAL PRESERVATIONISTS ARVA PARKS & AVRA JAIN An educational program sponsored to benefit historic resources and their preservation in Coral Gables and beyond. date: Sunday June 26, 2016 from 5 to 7.30 pm place: 437 SW 2nd Street Miami, FL 33130    EVENT INCLUDES A PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR & TALK. […]