Read Time: 3mins The 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!If you cannot join us for the entire 14-day Congress, we are now offering Individual Tickets to our Main Congress programs in South Florida between April […]
Read Time: 3mins Discover “Sundial Spectrum,” a stunning public art installation by Jen Stark on Española Way from December 3, 2024, to February 9, 2025, celebrating Miami’s vibrant culture.
Read Time: 3mins Editors 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. Miami Design Preservation League and local advocates, including Andrew Capitman and his mother, Barbara Baer Capitman, were set to challenge local banks and the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce in […]
Read Time: 2mins Editors 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 1986, the Miami Beach City Commission approved the inclusion of Collins Avenue in the Art Deco Historic District. The decision was made despite the concerns of developers who feared […]
Read Time: 3mins On Saturday, October 5th, the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL) had the honor of hosting Rey Mambo Baumel, a true Miami Beach legend, for an unforgettable lecture.
Read Time: 2mins With so much to do around town for Art Week, the options can be overwhelming… so we’ve put together this guide to help navigate the events and guide you along the way.
Read Time: 2mins The 39th Annual Home Tour by The Villagers will take place Saturday, Dec 7th, 10am-3pm. This year’s tour will highlight the historic Shenandoah neighborhood. Attendees will have the chance to delve into the unique stories behind each of the featured homes, which reflect the diverse architectural styles that flourished in the early 20th century. From […]
Read Time: 5mins MDPL’s Advocacy Committee has reviewed the following projects on the upcoming Historic Preservation Board agenda and offers our positions below. Have a comment about a project you would like to share with our committee? Contact us.Please note: the lack of a position on a project does not indicate support for or opposition to that project. To review […]
Read Time: 2mins A new co-designation has been placed on 9th street and Ocean Drive in honor of beloved Miami Beach Commissioner and historic preservation champion Nancy Liebman.
Read Time: 3mins On October 15th, a new historical marker was unveiled highlighting Desi Arnaz’s early life which included performing in Miami Beach’s Collins Park neighborhood and helping to bring the Conga Craze from Havana to Miami.The marker to Desi Arnaz has been several years in the making. It was spearheaded by Florida-based writer, lecturer, and “I Love […]
Read Time: < 1min The City of Miami Beach is launching a new outdoor exhibition entitled “Boot Camp in Paradise.” The exhibit will highlight the period from 1942 to 1945 when Miami Beach transformed from a tourist haven to a military training hub for the U.S. Army Air Forces. The City collaborated with the Wolfsonian-FIU on the project.A series […]
Read Time: 3 mins The 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!If you cannot join us for the entire 14-day Congress, we are now offering Individual Tickets to our Main Congress programs in South Florida between April […] 
Read Time: 3 mins Discover “Sundial Spectrum,” a stunning public art installation by Jen Stark on Española Way from December 3, 2024, to February 9, 2025, celebrating Miami’s vibrant culture. 
Read Time: 3 mins Editors 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. Miami Design Preservation League and local advocates, including Andrew Capitman and his mother, Barbara Baer Capitman, were set to challenge local banks and the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce in […] 
Read Time: 2 mins Editors 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 1986, the Miami Beach City Commission approved the inclusion of Collins Avenue in the Art Deco Historic District. The decision was made despite the concerns of developers who feared […] 
Read Time: 3 mins On Saturday, October 5th, the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL) had the honor of hosting Rey Mambo Baumel, a true Miami Beach legend, for an unforgettable lecture. 
Read Time: 2 mins With so much to do around town for Art Week, the options can be overwhelming… so we’ve put together this guide to help navigate the events and guide you along the way. 
Read Time: 2 mins The 39th Annual Home Tour by The Villagers will take place Saturday, Dec 7th, 10am-3pm. This year’s tour will highlight the historic Shenandoah neighborhood. Attendees will have the chance to delve into the unique stories behind each of the featured homes, which reflect the diverse architectural styles that flourished in the early 20th century. From […] 
Read Time: 3 mins With Giving Day currently underway, here are 9 reasons to give today to the Miami Design Preservation League! 
Read Time: 9 mins Launching Thursday, the No Vacancy program is a cultural highlight of the year. 
Read Time: 5 mins MDPL’s Advocacy Committee has reviewed the following projects on the upcoming Historic Preservation Board agenda and offers our positions below. Have a comment about a project you would like to share with our committee? Contact us.Please note: the lack of a position on a project does not indicate support for or opposition to that project. To review […] 
Read Time: 2 mins A new co-designation has been placed on 9th street and Ocean Drive in honor of beloved Miami Beach Commissioner and historic preservation champion Nancy Liebman. 
Read Time: 3 mins On October 15th, a new historical marker was unveiled highlighting Desi Arnaz’s early life which included performing in Miami Beach’s Collins Park neighborhood and helping to bring the Conga Craze from Havana to Miami.The marker to Desi Arnaz has been several years in the making. It was spearheaded by Florida-based writer, lecturer, and “I Love […] 
Read Time: < 1 min The City of Miami Beach is launching a new outdoor exhibition entitled “Boot Camp in Paradise.” The exhibit will highlight the period from 1942 to 1945 when Miami Beach transformed from a tourist haven to a military training hub for the U.S. Army Air Forces. The City collaborated with the Wolfsonian-FIU on the project.A series […]