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Artist Rendering of Fontainebleau water slide

Our Positions at the February 10, 2026 Historic Preservation Board

February 9, 2026

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

Our Positions at the February 10, 2026 Historic Preservation Board

February 9, 2026

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, this proposal is fundamentally incompatible with the architectural integrity of

November Culture Crawl Highlights Hohauser and the Cardozo Hotel

Read Time: 2 minsOn November 21, 2024, the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL), in collaboration with the Art Deco Neighborhood Association and the Cardozo Hotel’s Call Me Cuban,

December 21, 2024

Agenda Preview: December 17, 2024 Historic Preservation Board

Read Time: 4 minsMDPL’s Advocacy Committee will review the following applications on the upcoming Historic Preservation Board agenda. Here is a sneak peek of the projects to be

December 6, 2024

Lincoln Road Hustle Brings Drama, Humor, and High Stakes to the Colony Theatre

Read Time: 2 minsMiami New Drama’s “Lincoln Road Hustle” is an immersive theatrical experience that transforms Miami Beach’s iconic Lincoln Road into a dynamic stage. Running from December

December 5, 2024

Kunst may open ‘gay resorts’ (1984)

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.

December 5, 2024

Beach to play leading role at National Preservation Convention (1988)

December 5, 2024

Art in the Heart of Miami Beach: Jen Stark’s ‘Sundial Spectrum’ on Española Way

Read Time: 3 minsDiscover “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.

December 4, 2024

Celebrating the Legacy of Rey Mambo Baumel: A Lecture to Remember

Read Time: 3 minsOn 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.

December 3, 2024

Art Week Miami Beach 2024: A Local’s Guide

Read Time: 2 minsWith 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.

December 2, 2024

Villagers 39th Annual Home Tour Highlights Shenandoah

Read Time: 2 minsThe 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

November 30, 2024

Top 9 Reasons to Give Today!

Read Time: 3 minsWith Giving Day currently underway, here are 9 reasons to give today to the Miami Design Preservation League!

November 18, 2024

Preview: “No Vacancy, Miami Beach” Launches its 5th Edition

Read Time: 9 minsLaunching Thursday, the No Vacancy program is a cultural highlight of the year.

November 12, 2024

Nancy Liebman Street Naming on October 21st

Read Time: 2 minsA 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.

November 7, 2024

Desi Arnaz Historical Marker Unveiled in Collins Park

Read Time: 3 minsOn 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

November 4, 2024

New Exhibit “Boot Camp In Paradise: WWII in Miami Beach” Coming to Lummus Park

Read Time: < 1 minThe City of Miami Beach is launching a new outdoor exhibition entitled “Boot Camp in Paradise.” The exhibit will highlight the period from 1942 to

October 29, 2024

Agenda Preview: November 12, 2024 Historic Preservation Board

Read Time: 4 minsMDPL’s Advocacy Committee will review the following applications on the upcoming Historic Preservation Board agenda. Here is a sneak peek of the projects to be

October 22, 2024

Desi Arnaz - Historic Marker Unveiling Ceremony

Desi Arnaz Historic Marker to be Unveiled Oct 15th

Read Time: < 1 minWe are excited to share a special event celebrating the legacy of Desi Arnaz, the Cuban-American actor, musician, and television pioneer.

October 14, 2024

Fall 2024 Lecture Series Preview

Read Time: 4 minsJoin us for our fall lecture series. A preview of the speaker lineup is below. Note: MDPL Members receive VIP seating at the lecture series.

October 2, 2024

New Exhibit “Connecting Concrete” Highlights Havana and Miami’s Modernist Architecture

Read Time: 3 minsThe Art Deco Museum is hosting a new exhibit through mid-November titled “Connecting Concrete: Modernist Architecture from Havana to Miami, photographs by Silvia Ros.”

October 1, 2024

Agenda Preview: October 08, 2024 Historic Preservation Board

Read Time: 5 minsMDPL’s Advocacy Committee will review the following applications on the upcoming Historic Preservation Board agenda. Here is a sneak peek of the projects to be

October 1, 2024

Video: Linda Stevenson & Alex Van Mecl // Resurfacing the Moorish Magic of Opa-locka // Art Deco Weekend 2024

Read Time: 2 minsOn Sunday, January 14, 2024, Linda Stevenson & Alex Van Mecl presented their lecture “Resurfacing the Moorish Magic of Opa-locka” at the Wolfsonian-FIU Museum. The City of Opa-locka

September 26, 2024

Video: Victor Deupi // Postwar Architectural Photography in South Florida and the Paradox of Pleasure // Art Deco Weekend 2024

Read Time: 2 minsOn Saturday, January 13, 2024, Victor Deupi presented his lecture “Postwar Architectural Photography in South Florida and the Paradox of Pleasure” at the Wolfsonian-FIU Museum. Postwar photographers such as

September 25, 2024

Our Positions at the February 10, 2026 Historic Preservation Board

Our Positions at the February 10, 2026 Historic Preservation Board

November Culture Crawl Highlights Hohauser and the Cardozo Hotel

Agenda Preview: December 17, 2024 Historic Preservation Board

Lincoln Road Hustle Brings Drama, Humor, and High Stakes to the Colony Theatre

Kunst may open ‘gay resorts’ (1984)

Beach to play leading role at National Preservation Convention (1988)

Art in the Heart of Miami Beach: Jen Stark’s ‘Sundial Spectrum’ on Española Way

Celebrating the Legacy of Rey Mambo Baumel: A Lecture to Remember

Art Week Miami Beach 2024: A Local’s Guide

Villagers 39th Annual Home Tour Highlights Shenandoah

Top 9 Reasons to Give Today!

Preview: “No Vacancy, Miami Beach” Launches its 5th Edition

Nancy Liebman Street Naming on October 21st

Desi Arnaz Historical Marker Unveiled in Collins Park

New Exhibit “Boot Camp In Paradise: WWII in Miami Beach” Coming to Lummus Park

Agenda Preview: November 12, 2024 Historic Preservation Board

Desi Arnaz Historic Marker to be Unveiled Oct 15th

Fall 2024 Lecture Series Preview

New Exhibit “Connecting Concrete” Highlights Havana and Miami’s Modernist Architecture

Agenda Preview: October 08, 2024 Historic Preservation Board

Video: Linda Stevenson & Alex Van Mecl // Resurfacing the Moorish Magic of Opa-locka // Art Deco Weekend 2024

Video: Victor Deupi // Postwar Architectural Photography in South Florida and the Paradox of Pleasure // Art Deco Weekend 2024

Video: // The Florida House, 1945-1965 // Art Deco Weekend 2024

Video: Gary McKechnie // What in the World?! How Walt Created Disney World // Art Deco Weekend 2024

Video: Dominique M. Hawkins & Jennifer M. Wolfe // Flooding in Florida // Art Deco Weekend 2024