Coral Gables, FL Historic Preservation: Historic-Cultural Monuments (2026)

In order to qualify for designation as a local historic landmark or local historic landmark district, individual properties must have significant character, interest or value as part of the historical, cultural, archaeological, aesthetic, or architectural heritage of the City, state or nation. For a multiple property nomination, eligibility will be based on the establishment of historic contexts, of themes which describe the historical relationship of the properties. The eligibility of any potential local historic landmark or local historic landmark district shall be based on meeting one (1) or more of the following criteria:

Historical, cultural significance: Is associated in a significant way with the life or activities of a major historic person important in the past; Is the site of an historic event with significant effect upon the community, city, state, or nation; Is associated in a significant way with a major historic event whether cultural, economic, military, social, or political; Exemplifies the historical, cultural, political, economic, or social trends of the community;or Is associated in a significant way with a past or continuing institution, which has contributed, substantially to the life of the City. Architectural significance: Portrays the environment in an era of history characterized by one (1) or more distinctive architectural styles;