Author: MDPL Staff

Jewish Life in South Beach in the 70s

Read Time: 3 minsBefore the city of Miami Beach became a hotspot for nightlife and celebrities, it was home to a massive Jewish retiree population. During the 1950s and 60s, Miami Beach’s Jewish
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Year in Review 2020-2021

Read Time: < 1 minHighlights from the last year were shared at the MDPL Annual Meeting of voting members on September 1st, 2021, during which the 2021-2022 Board of Directors were sworn in. Thanks
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Hotel Leonard 54 Ocean Drive

Read Time: 5 minsThe Hotel Leonard at 54 Ocean Drive was built in 1925 by the owner H.E. Glickman, who named it after his son Leonard. Across from Hardie’s Casino, it was designed
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1235 Washington Avenue

Read Time: 5 minsIn April 1935, The French Casino at 1235 Washington Avenue was designed by architect Thomas Hunter Henderson and built as a supper and vaudeville club, featuring cabaret acts and showgirls. By
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Building Recertification Resources

Read Time: 2 minsIn light of the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Miami Design Preservation League’s Center for Resiliency & Sustainability has been communicating with various stakeholders and providing guidance regarding building recertification
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