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,

12.23.2015

A major step toward restoration of one of city’s “forgotten” landmarks

After many years of starts and stops, the City of Coral Gables has taken one big step in the campaign to save a once “lost landmark”— the buying back of the historical lampposts from Florida Power and Light (FPL).

12.19.2015

Celebrate End of Summer!

Join us as we celebrate the end of summer with two “special” treats…from an Italian social to a South African Dutch tour…COMPLIMENTARY TO MEMBERS & FRIENDS. RSVP TODAY.

12.18.2015

Check out articles and topics about historic preservation, Coral Gables, and beyond

The City Beautiful Movement was a reform philosophy of North American architecture and urban planning that flourished during the 1890s and 1900s with the intent of introducing beautification and monumental grandeur in cities.

12.10.2015

Coral Gables sees red and asks Miami Dade Public School to respect the city’s cultural integrity and heritage

The Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables stands behind Coral Gables City Attorney Craig Leen. Local preservationists were stunned by actions of the school district when Miami Dade Public Schools (MDPS) dissed the local historic preservation ordinance and disregarded the historical integrity of a structure commissioned by George Merrick in 1923. In defiance of past […]

12.08.2015

“LE GOÛTER IN EL JARDIN”

AN AFTERNOON OF REFINED FRENCH SNACKING IN A MEDITERRANEAN REVIVAL LANDMARK                          The afternoon was picture-perfect and El Jardin was at its finest-best. A special thank you to the Carrollton staff for their hospitality and generosity—welcoming the Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables to […]

12.03.2015

“How To Prepare Your Historic Home and Garden for Hurricane Season” Tuesday, June 16

Tuesday,  June 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the Coral Gables Library 3443 Segovia Street There will be a wine and cheese reception from 6:30 to 7:00PM and the program from 7:00 to 8:30PM Free to HPACG  members. $5 for non-members Speakers include: Fire Chief Marc Stolzenberg and Lt. David Perez Laura Lavernia, Executive Director of Dade Heritage Trust […]