The architect and artist behind the Mayfair and Miami Beach’s Holocaust Memorial left an unmistakable mark on Coconut Grove — and helped shape its transformation from bohemian village to upscale destination.
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The Women Who Built a Preservation Legacy
For 60 years, The Villagers, an all-volunteer organization, has helped to preserve historic landmarks in Coral Gables, Coconut Grove and beyond.
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Attorney Tucker Gibbs and stonemason Josh Billing – two Grove personalities who left town last month – look back at the neighborhood where they came of age, raised a family, and made a life.
The Long Sad History of the Mariah Brown House
The historic house on Charles Avenue in Coconut Grove has fallen into disrepair once again, after an earlier effort to restore the structure stalled.
“Taller than a Giraffe” – A UM Professor’s Impact in West Grove
As West Grove residents fight to preserve their community, UM Professor Anthony Alfieri and the Center for Ethics and Public Service have become key allies in the neighborhood.
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