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,

12.31.2015

Fun, Food, Facts & Friends. Free to Members. NOV 10, 2015

Tuesday november 10. Please join the Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables for the organization’s Annual Meeting at La Palma Ristorante located at 116 Alhambra Circle, featuring guest speakers: Coral Gables Mayor Jim Cason and Commissioner Jeannett Slesnick.

12.28.2015

“FACES OF HISTORY” JOIN US! OCTOBER 18th

VIP patrons will have the opportunity to preview original artwork of the White Way lights, sip Sophie Baron Grand Reserve Champagne, and enjoy assorted “fruits & fromages”. Get to meet the contributing artists in private garden setting in the Country French village. By invitation only.

12.27.2015

2015 PastForward Conference in Washington, DC National Trust for Historic Preservation: Why old places matter?

Check out the HPACG “video shorty” on the White Way Lights. It was submitted to the National Trust under its campaign “why old places matter”. Hope it makes it to the national stage! “The National Trust wants to find out why old places matter to you. Is it because old places help connect you to […]

12.26.2015

Bravo for Orchestra Miami and Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables

Orchestra Miami and the Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables—partner to return the 1920s Jazz era to the Biltmore. Close to 300 guests recently enjoyed a full orchestra concert, elegantly set-up in the Granada Ballroom (the hotel’s original dining room), while also learning about history and historic preservation.  It was a festive gathering at the […]

Discover Miami Through Music at the Biltmore

Presented in association with Orchestra Miami and HPACG Sunday April 26, 2015 at 4 PM. The Biltmore Hotel 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables 33134. 

Take a step back in time to the early days of the City Beautiful – the fabulous Biltmore Hotel opened on January 15, 1926, hosting

12.23.2015

“Faces of History” fundraiser celebrates art in public places in private historic home

Recently, guests joined local artists and the Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables (HPACG) in celebration of Merrick’s vision of “art in public places” and the historically significant decorative White Way lights.