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! […]
Our Positions at the September 15, 2026 Historic Preservation Board
Read Time: 4 minsThe Miami Design Preservation League presents its Historic Preservation Board positions for the September 15, 2026 meeting. The following statements outline MDPL’s positions and recommendations regarding five applications affecting historic […]
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 […]