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.”

12.01.2015

[Historic] Home for the Holidays on Sunday December 13

VIP patrons will have the opportunity to enjoy a wine tasting presentation by local wine expert Patrick Alexander. Patrick Alexander, the “Wine Lord of Aragon Avenue”, will give a short talk on the difference between the fabled wines of Burgundy and Bordeaux—courtesy of HPACG member Lee Schrager.

On March 31, join us in a historic walk along the “White Way Lights”

On March 31, join us in a historic walk along the “White Way Lights” corridor. After the walk, there will be a “Meet & Greet” with Coral Gables City Manager Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark at the Coral Gables Library.

12.23.2014

Coral Gables: Built on solid rock: Coral rock that is.

Close to 50 people recently gathered at the Coral Gables Museum for a presentation on the whys and hows of coral rock and its significance to the founding of Coral Gables. Guests were also able to enjoy a photo exhibit of over 20 local coral rock homes in Coral Gables titled “Walk among the Corals” by local photographers Karelia Martinez Carbonell (President of HPACG) and Mike Butler.

12.18.2014

City Hall: After Hours and Al Fresco

A very elegant crowd recently joined the Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables (HPACG) at the historic Coral Gables City Hall in support of the organization’s fall fundraiser. The event was enchanting– enhanced by a bright moonshine and a starry night.

Coral Gables organizations share an interest in preserving local historic sites, educating the public on their historic significance

It has been with great pleasure that the Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables (HPACG) has partnered with the Coral Gables Museum on numerous occasions since the Museum opened to the public in the Old Police and Fire Station in 2011.

Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Library Advisory Board Reacquaint Community with Local Treasure

The Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables (HPACG) wishes to thank the City of Coral Gables, the Library Advisory Board, and the Coral Gables branch library staff for working together to offer a most interesting event and presentation about the history of the historically-designated Coral Gables Library. If you’ve stayed away from your local library, this is the time to reacquaint with a local treasure.