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,

12.18.2014

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.

12.16.2014

From rock quarry to local historic landmark, “An Evening at the Venetian Pool,” was grand!

The Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables (HPACG), a 501c3 nonprofit whose mission is to promote the understanding and importance of historic resources and their preservation, hosted a spring fundraiser recently at the Venetian Pool to raise funds that support preservation projects in the City.

12.01.2014

Coral Gables Organizations Share Strong Partnerships In Highlighting Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables (HPACG) has been a recent beneficiary of partnerships in back-to-back events at Books & Books and the University of Miami Libraries. HPACG's ability to leverage its mission and loyal following among preservationists into strong partnerships with the above-mentioned institutions was a unique opportunity to express our mission of “promoting the understanding and importance of historical resources and their preservation” to a broad and varied group of individuals in the greater community.

12.17.2013

“An Afternoon in Italy” on the Coral Gables waterway

On a recent beautiful afternoon, the Historical Preservation Association of Coral Gables (HPACG) celebrated “An Afternoon in Italy” right here in Coral Gables at the historically-designated Italianate-style home of Maria Alicia and Ajit Asrani. The home, built in 1928, is one of the earliest on the Coral Gables waterway and featuring a magnificent garden, a stunning Loggia with original ironwork, two hand-painted fireplaces, and a spectacular sunset.

12.14.2013

Historic preservation efforts in Coral Gables have a brand new look, thanks to a recently launched marketing campaign at a historically-designated home designed by architect A.L. Klingbeil

“After almost twenty-five years,” said Karelia Martinez Carbonell, the organization's newly elected president, “it was time for us expand our horizons, develop a consistent marketing identity, and engage more fully in new media outreach.”