World Congress Day Passes Now Available
Read Time: 3 minsThe 16th World Congress on Art Deco® is coming to Miami and Miami Beach in April, and we have options for locals who want to participate in the biennial festivities! […]
MDPL leadership shakeup expected (1985)
Read Time: 2 minsEditors Note: The Barbara Baer Capitman archives “Historic Threads” project is partly sponsored by the Department of State, Division of Historical Resources and the State of Florida. Internal conflicts within the Miami Design […]
Our Positions at the June 9, 2026 Historic Preservation Board
Read Time: 3 mins719-737 Lincoln Road- NOLI The Miami Design Preservation League strongly supports the proposed development at 719–737 Lincoln Road. This project represents a thoughtful and sophisticated addition to Lincoln Road, demonstrating […]
Our Positions at the May 12, 2026 Historic Preservation Board
Read Time: 2 mins1600 Washington MDPL Position – Opposition to Demolition While we appreciate the need for market-rate housing on Miami Beach, we oppose the proposed demolition of the contributing Henry Hohauser streamline […]
Our Positions at the April 14, 2026 Historic Preservation Board
Read Time: 2 mins2201 Collins Ave.—W Hotel MDPL Position—Support Design; Oppose Variances Allowing Encroachment on Dunes MDPL supports thoughtful architectural improvements to the property and appreciates the quality of the design presented. At […]
MDPL Lecture: “The Future of Miami Marine Stadium”
Read Time: < 1 minThe Miami Design Preservation League invites the public to hear a presentation by Don Worth, co-founder of Restore Miami Marine Stadium, about the history of this landmark built in 1963, […]
Our Positions at the March 17, 2026 Historic Preservation Board
Read Time: 5 mins1) Haddon Hall-1509 Washington Avenue MDPL Position – Support The Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL) appreciates the applicant’s continued investment in this project and the ongoing rehabilitation of this important […]
Reader shares a Deco experience (1982)
Read Time: 2 minsEditors Note: The Barbara Baer Capitman archives “Historic Threads” project is partly sponsored by the Department of State, Division of Historical Resources and the State of Florida. Nancy Liebman, a passionate advocate […]
Don’t let the sun set on Art Deco district (1982)
Read Time: 2 minsEditors Note: The Barbara Baer Capitman archives “Historic Threads” project is partly sponsored by the Department of State, Division of Historical Resources and the State of Florida. Comissioners in 1982 were heavily […]
Our Positions at the February 10, 2026 Historic Preservation Board
Read Time: 3 minsMDPL Opposes Addition of 10–Story Tower + Water Slides to Fontainebleau Hotel MDPL opposes the proposed water park intervention at the Fontainebleau. While we recognize the interest in expanding family-oriented programming, […]
Preservation pains: Haggling continues over Sears (1982)
Read Time: 2 minsEditors Note: The Barbara Baer Capitman archives “Historic Threads” project is partly sponsored by the Department of State, Division of Historical Resources and the State of Florida. In 1982, the the dispute […]
A new life for Art Deco hotel (1979)
Read Time: 2 minsEditors Note: The Barbara Baer Capitman archives “Historic Threads” project is partly sponsored by the Department of State, Division of Historical Resources and the State of Florida. Plans by a group of […]
Capitman: Battle for Senator Hotel far from over (1988)
Read Time: 2 minsEditors Note: The Barbara Baer Capitman archives “Historic Threads” project is partly sponsored by the Department of State, Division of Historical Resources and the State of Florida. Barbara Baer Capitman argues that […]