Category: Gables History
The City’s Muted Response to the Demolition of Historic Property
The Alfred Browning Parker Foundation for Historic Preservation recently wrote to the City of Coral Gables requesting the involvement of our government in the preservation of the 140 Arvida Pkwy historic property. The email and letter state as follows: Mr. Juan Riesco,…
OPINION: A dagger into the heart of Alfred Browning Parker’s legacy
A recent article mentions Alfred Browning Parker as one of the modernist architects that became famous for his sustainable designs “maximizing shade and airflow and aimed to work with nature.” The irony is that the story comes at the heels of…
The Placemaker-Poet: Coral Gables Museum
“The Placemaker Poet” is a “dramatic curation” exploring the life and legacy of Coral Gables’ visionary developer, George E. Merrick. About this event Inspired by the acclaimed biography “George E. Merrick: Son of the Southwind” by Arva Moore Parks What…
From Farm Girl To First Female Commissioner – The Honorable Lucile Neher
In 1951, Lucile Neher, won a seat on the Coral Gables Commission as the first female elected official on the dais. Lucile, a native of Ohio, added “Madam Commissioner” to her other titles of wife, mother, and business owner. She served…
Garden Of Our Lord Historic Designation Appeal Will Head To Court
The appeal of the Historic designation application for Coral Gables’ Garden of our Lord was heard by the Coral Gables City Commission, at the Tuesday, March 14th City Commission meeting. Commissioner Rhonda Anderson recused herself due to a conflict, which…
Historic Garden Of Our Lord Appeal Goes Before Commission On Tuesday, March 14th
The Coral Gables City Commission will be hearing the appeal for Bonnie Bolton’s Historic Designation Application of Coral Gables’ Historic Garden of Our Lord. The item will be heard at a time certain of 9:30AM at the City Commission Chamber…
100 Voices: Yesteryear Stories Of Coral Gables This Sunday (2/12) At Merrick House
This Sunday, February 12th from 4:30PM to 6:00PM, the Coral Gables Merrick House will be the place for tales from the past, as the 100 Voices series takes on its latest topic. This Sunday’s topic will be “Some Moor History.”…
Developing: Developer Removes Plaques At Historic Garden Of Our Lord Before Appeal Complete, “As Instructed By The Commission”
On Monday, January 23rd, the historic plaques on the perimeter fence of Coral Gables’ Historic Garden of Our Lord were removed by the developer. Residents immediately contacted City Hall and were informed that the City was not aware of any…
Future Of Coral Gables’ Historic Garden Of Our Lord Goes Before Historic Preservation Board This Wednesday
On Wednesday, January 18th at 4:00PM, the City of Coral Gables’ Historic Preservation Board will be hearing the appeal filed by Bonnie Bolton regarding Coral Gables’ Historic Garden of Our Lord. As previously reported on Gables Insider, Coral Gables resident…
Bonnie Bolton Appeals, Following City Denial Of Her Application For Historic Designation Of The 71-Year-Old Garden Of Our Lord
Just over three months after Bonnie Bolton filed her application for historic designation of Coral Gables’ Historic Garden of Our Lord, the City’s Director of Historical Resources and Cultural Arts, Warren Adams, has decided to deny Bolton’s application. As previously…
