Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL) is a non-profit organization devoted to preserving, protecting, and promoting the cultural, social, economic, environmental, and architectural integrity of the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District and all other areas of the City of Miami Beach where historic preservation is a concern. MDPL was originally organized by Barbara Capitman in 1976 and is the oldest Art Deco Society in the world.
 


PO Box 190180     Miami Beach  FL  33119-0180       Telephone: 305.672.2014       Fax: 305.200.0195

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MDPL is on the move
MDPL has moved to new temporary locations while renovations to the Art Deco Welcome Center are being made. Learn more about the renovations.

Art Deco District Apartment for Rent
Charming 1bedroom/1bath garden apartment in small Art Deco building. Tile and hardwood floors, new appliances, easy parking, two blocks to beach in a quiet neighborhood at edge of SoBe. No pets. $975. For more information, please call 305-532-4565.

Esther Williams Film Series
Join us for the latest installment in our monthly film series of the films of Esther Williams, as we screen On an Island With You on Saturday 13 September at 11:00 am, at the Miami Beach Regional Library.

Miami Marine Stadium
The Miami Marine Stadium was built in 1964, designed by architect Hilario Candela. In its heyday, the Stadium hosted many events such as powerboat races, symphony and rock concerts, Easter services, presidential appearances and talk shows. Increasingly, this long-neglected Stadium is appreciated by many architects and preservationists as an architectural marvel. Learn more about the Friends of Miami Marine Stadium's efforts to make sure that this magnificent resource is preserved.

Become an MDPL Tour Guide
September's Art Deco Academy/Tour School is geared to individuals who would like to know more about Art Deco, and also serves as a training program for individuals who would like to become volunteer guides, leading walking tours of the Art Deco District.

Art Deco Weekend 2009
Vendor applications for art and antique vendors, as well as food vendors, are now available on the Art Deco Weekend website.

 

 

 

 

TODAY AT MDPL

Saturday 6 September

 
10:30 AMArt Deco Walking Tour
Ocean Drive and Beyond
Art Deco Gift Shop

Self-guided Audio Tours are available every day from 9:30 am until 5:00 pm.
 
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