The 46th Annual Art Deco Weekend is happening this weekend! Join us for three days of live music, dancing, classic car shows, and endless Art Deco. You also won’t want
The 46th Annual Art Deco Weekend is closer than ever! Among the many events taking place this weekend is a stellar live music lineup! It’ll be the ultimate Deco jazz-age winter festival.
The 46th Annual Art Deco Weekend is finally happening. Come and explore Miami Beach’s architectural gems and deco delights with our many tour offerings. Our tours will take you through
MDPL’s Advocacy Committee has reviewed the following applications and offers our positions below. Please note, the lack of a position on a project does not indicate support for or opposition
Revisiting his many drop-ins at Art Deco Weekend® and the return of his iconic band, now led by his grandson, C. Calloway Brooks. In all the history of American popular
MDPL’s Advocacy Committee has reviewed the following applications and offers our positions below. Please note, the lack of a position on a project does not indicate support for or opposition
Art Week Miami Beach 2022 is upon us! We made this video to highlight just a few of the historic places and contemporary art experiences in store throughout the Art
Kobi Karp visited the Art Deco Museum on October 20th 2022 to discuss his firm’s work. The featured program is part of MDPL’s Art of Architecture lecture series. Kobi Karp
41st Street is a key thoroughfare in the Mid-Beach section of Miami Beach, although the area in which it was constructed was once known as “North Beach”. Beginning in the
The history of Opa-locka has been one of many ups and downs, but it is currently experiencing a historic preservation revival thanks to dedicated residents and stakeholders. Founded in 1926
The 2022 edition of No Vacancy, Miami Beach is officially here! Now in its third year, the juried art competition spotlights and nurtures the city’s innovative arts scene. And it
With Giving Day currently underway, here are 8 reasons to give today to the Miami Design Preservation League!
Today we lost the North Beach landmark Deauville Hotel due to demolition by neglect. We captured this footage of the implosion and ensuing demolition cloud. An important part of our cultural,
MDPL’s Advocacy Committee has reviewed the following applications and offers our positions below. Please note, the lack of a position on a project does not indicate support for or opposition
The map: a powerful tool and representation of man-made borders, limitations, and aspirations. Helpful in strategizing for commerce, exploration, navigation, and – conversely – nationalism, propaganda, and division. Maps are
Richard Heisenbottle, president and founder of R.J. Heisenbottle Architects, visited the Art Deco Museum at the MDPL on Oct. 6 to discuss his firm’s work restoring some of Miami’s most
MDPL’s Advocacy Committee has reviewed the following applications and offers our positions below. Please note, the lack of a position on a project does not indicate support for or opposition
Do you have memories of Miami from 1941 to 1981? What are some of your favorite places from that time? Miami-Dade County’s Office of Historical Preservation is inviting residents to
The Cameo Theater at 1445 Washington Avenue opened its doors on November 4th, 1938. It is located in the Española Way Historic District, which in 1986 became the first historic
The Avalon Hotel (700 Ocean Drive) has a stunning new exhibition on view now through November 6th. The iconic hotel was built in 1941 and designed by Albert Anis. It
The Roney Plaza Hotel, considered the very first of many monumental beachfront resorts, was once located at Collins Avenue and 23rd Street. It was built by New Jersey lawyer Newton
MDPL’s Advocacy Committee has reviewed the following applications and offers our positions below. Please note, the lack of a position on a project does not indicate support for or opposition
MDPL has developed a timeline starting with the first residential tower approval in 2003 (unbuilt). We plan to update this timeline – you can bookmark this page to stay in
MDPL’s Advocacy Committee has reviewed the following applications and offers our positions below. Please note, the lack of a position on a project does not indicate support for or opposition
This Fourth of July we are celebrating our most recent preservation efforts to save “The Glory of Old Glory” American Flag murals from the wrecking ball. The murals will be
MDPL’s Advocacy Committee has reviewed the following applications and offers our positions below. Please note, the lack of a position on a project does not indicate support for or opposition
The non-historic building at 1200 Lincoln Road is scheduled to be demolished imminently – but MDPL is working to find a way to save the public art that adorns it
This Saturday (5/21), we encourage all to participate in the Fountainhead Studios’ Artists Open. This one-day event is designed to eliminate barriers of entry into the arts by inviting the
Do you find this information useful? Click here to support our mission. Become a member today. Below is a recap of the outcomes from the May 10, 2022 Historic Preservation
MDPL’s Advocacy Committee has reviewed the following applications and offers our positions below. Please note, the lack of a position on a project does not indicate support for or opposition
With Miami Beach’s thriving travel and hospitality industries, the city has once again become a major destination for visitors from all over the world, bouncing back with significant resilience from
During this year’s Formula 1 Weekend, Miami Beach is hosting a series of events throughout the Art Deco Cultural District and beyond. In addition to MDPL’s History of Auto Racing
Below is a recap of the outcomes from the April 12, 2022 Historic Preservation Board meeting. MDPL’s Advocacy Committee positions from our previous post are included for your reference. Please
The City of Miami Beach and FUNKSHION Productions presents the thrilling exhibit, History of AutoRacing in South Florida from May 3rd- 9th at the Art Deco Museum. Miami Beach, FL
The Miami Beach Mayor and Commission proclaimed April as World Art Deco Month at their meeting on April 20th, 2022. In attendance were MDPL Board Chair Jack D Johnson, MDPL
MDPL’s Advocacy Committee has reviewed the following applications and offers our positions below. Please note, the lack of a position on a project does not indicate support for or opposition
MDPL was honored to receive the following proclamation at its Annual Historic Preservation Resiliency Workshop over the weekend. PROCLAMATION THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH WHEREAS, Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL)
About the Author: Jason Katz is the publisher of Islandia Journal, a (sub)tropical journal of myth, folklore, history, ecology, cryptozoology, and the paranormal. He is a contributing editor at Burnaway
Miami Light Project is delighted to present Corporeal Decorum, an Art Deco-inspired dance piece choreographed by Liony Garcia with visually stunning scenic projections by True Harrigan at Miami Theater Center
Our Mailing Address is PO Box 190180, Miami Beach, FL, 33119
