President of the Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables

Author: Dr. Karelia Martinez Carbonell

All the King’s Horses and all the King’s Men

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Intricately decorated fountains with horse sculpture motifs were once quite popular when cities opened their water pipes to the working...

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Hanging on to life on the greenways is not just about nostalgia; it has economic value too

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According to a study commissioned by the U.S Chamber of Commerce, American towns that make historic preservation a priority enjoy an...

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A Historic Welcome to the City Beautiful

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George Merrick’s overall plan for Coral Gables was strongly influenced by the City Beautiful and the Garden City movements. Merrick...

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