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Showing posts with label Historic Preservation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Historic Preservation. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Green Historic Buildings to be discussed tomorrow at 7 pm
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Thursday, April 8, 2010
Marine Stadium Rehab Gets $3 Million
Today in the Miami Herald, reporter Andres Viglucci said:
"In a big leap forward for preservationists trying to salvage the historic but dilapidated Miami Marine Stadium, the Miami-Dade Commission has unanimously agreed to provide $3 million toward the city-owned facility's restoration.
It's the first chunk of money secured for the renovation, a priority of Miami Mayor Tomás Regalado, who said the grant will make it easier for the city and preservationists to attract additional funding. The cash-strapped city is unlikely to provide substantial funding directly, Regalado has said."
Our Virginia Key partners, Friends of Miami Marine Stadium, have worked on preserving the stadium, Viglucci said:
"...the $3 million represents a major boon to preservationists, organized as Friends of Miami Marine Stadium, who launched what struck many as a quixotic battle to salvage the stadium at a time when the city intended to do away with it."
"In a big leap forward for preservationists trying to salvage the historic but dilapidated Miami Marine Stadium, the Miami-Dade Commission has unanimously agreed to provide $3 million toward the city-owned facility's restoration.
It's the first chunk of money secured for the renovation, a priority of Miami Mayor Tomás Regalado, who said the grant will make it easier for the city and preservationists to attract additional funding. The cash-strapped city is unlikely to provide substantial funding directly, Regalado has said."
Our Virginia Key partners, Friends of Miami Marine Stadium, have worked on preserving the stadium, Viglucci said:
"...the $3 million represents a major boon to preservationists, organized as Friends of Miami Marine Stadium, who launched what struck many as a quixotic battle to salvage the stadium at a time when the city intended to do away with it."
Friday, March 19, 2010
The UEL Dinner March 17th.
At the UEL Dinner the question was asked: “Have Women Been the Major Visionaries for Historic Preservation in South Florida?’’ The speakers gave men their due, but it was clear that Miami-Dade women have been a major force in historic preservation. Moderator Coral Gables Mayor Don Slesnick, in such dynamic company, lost control of the microphone early-on.
Sally Jude, Frances "Dolly MacIntyre, Arva Moore Parks
Enid Pinkney and Kathleen Kauffman
Nancy Liebman
Sallye Jude, Coral Gables Mayor Don Slesnick (Moderator)
Sally Jude, Frances "Dolly MacIntyre, Arva Moore Parks
Enid Pinkney and Kathleen Kauffman
Nancy Liebman
Sallye Jude, Coral Gables Mayor Don Slesnick (Moderator)
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Enid Pinkney Speaking at UEL Dinner
The picture quality is poor, but her talk on Overtown historical preservation can be heard pretty clearly. She talks about Athalie Range, Dr. Dorothy Jenkins Fields and gets some laughs at the end.
One thing was clear at the dinner, all of these panelists were swamped with historic candidates for saving.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Andres Viglucci On UEL St. Patrick's Day Dinner
"Here’s something that had not occurred to me" Andre Viglucci said on his blog Uranista, The Urban Environment League, in the theme for its latest dinner forum, posits this intriguing question: “Have Women Been the Major Visionaries for Historic Preservation in South Florida?’’
"The panelists include: Sallye Jude, Kathleen Kauffman, Nancy Liebman, Dolly MacIntyre, Arva Moore Parks and Enid Pinkney.
Asked and answered, I would say, given that list."
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Reminder: UEL Dinner is March 17th, RSVP Today!
No on the green beer but yes on corned beef. There will also be salmon with an Irish cream sauce.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
UEL March Dinner: Have Women Been the Major Visionaries for Historic Preservation?
The Urban Environment League & Dade Heritage Trust honor Women’s History Month and invite you to a panel discussion:
Have Women Been the Major Visionaries for Historic Preservation in Florida?
Panelists include: Sallye Jude, Kathleen Kauffman, Nancy Liebman, Frances 'Dolly MacIntyre', Arva Moore Parks and Enid Pinkney
Honorable Coral Gables Mayor Don Slesnick will Moderate
Wednesday, March 17th (St. Patrick’s Day)
at the Rusty Pelican on Virginia Key
$25 – 3 Course Dinner (tax & tip included)
$20 For Students - 7:30 Program Only FREE!
• 6 pm
Cocktail Meet-Up
With Cash Bar
• 6:30 pm
3 Course Dinner
• 7:30 Program free*
Use Paypal (above right side of page) or bring a check (made out to UEL) or cash
RSVP a must ASAP: uelinfo@bellsouth.net - Phone: 786-472-0011
Monday, December 14, 2009
Dinner to Honor William Cary, Head of the Department of Preservation of Miami Beach
A group of Miami Beach preservationists have organized a dinner to honor William Cary to be held on January 19. Details are in the invitation below. Please join us!
William's most recent significant accomplishment is providing leadership for the recently approved Morris Lapidus Historic District, which includes the Fontainebleau and Eden Roc Hotels. The story needs to be told:without William's dedication, persistence, and courage, these iconic landmarks would have been demolished or severely altered.
Since William's arrival in Miami Beach, he has definitely been the most important "preservationist" in town. Through his efforts-and the efforts of the members of the very excellent Planning Department of Miami Beach, such as Jorge Gomez, Tom Mooney, Joyce Meyers, Deborah Tackett, Katia Hirsh and Gary Held, numerous other historic districts such as the North Shore Resort District, the Collins Avenue Waterfront District have been created.
Most recently, the City of Miami Beach Planning Department got approval for two new Federal Register Historic Districts-the North Shore Historic District and Normandy Isles Historic District. These districts, which are both in North Beach, predominantly feature MiMo residential architecture. The Districts collectively include 676 structures, and rival in size the Deco District of South Beach.
It is sometimes easy to criticize government. But when good things are done by hard working people, we should recognize that. Please join us to celebrate William's outstanding achievements.
William's most recent significant accomplishment is providing leadership for the recently approved Morris Lapidus Historic District, which includes the Fontainebleau and Eden Roc Hotels. The story needs to be told:without William's dedication, persistence, and courage, these iconic landmarks would have been demolished or severely altered.
Since William's arrival in Miami Beach, he has definitely been the most important "preservationist" in town. Through his efforts-and the efforts of the members of the very excellent Planning Department of Miami Beach, such as Jorge Gomez, Tom Mooney, Joyce Meyers, Deborah Tackett, Katia Hirsh and Gary Held, numerous other historic districts such as the North Shore Resort District, the Collins Avenue Waterfront District have been created.
Most recently, the City of Miami Beach Planning Department got approval for two new Federal Register Historic Districts-the North Shore Historic District and Normandy Isles Historic District. These districts, which are both in North Beach, predominantly feature MiMo residential architecture. The Districts collectively include 676 structures, and rival in size the Deco District of South Beach.
It is sometimes easy to criticize government. But when good things are done by hard working people, we should recognize that. Please join us to celebrate William's outstanding achievements.
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