Dade Heritage Trust (DHT) is the leading voice for historic preservation in Miami-Dade County. Founded as a nonprofit, 501(c)3 membership organization in 1972, Dade Heritage Trust works to preserve the architectural, cultural and environmental heritage of South Florida through advocacy, education and restoration. 

 

Dade Heritage Trust works to save historic properties and revitalize historic neighborhoods. Efforts include restoring landmarks, working with the media and community leaders, publishing books and magazines, and presenting tours and historic programs for schools and the general public.


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A FRIEND OF THE  MARINE STADIUM

Organized under the umbrella of Dade Heritage Trust, the Friends of Marine Stadium seeks to actively promote retention and restoration of this marvelous landmark.

The Stadium was built in 1964, designed by architect Hilario Candela of the firm which is today called Spillis Candela DMJM. In its heyday, the Stadium hosted many events such as powerboat races, symphony and rock concerts, Easter services, presidential appearances and talk shows. The Stadium was closed after Hurricane Andrew in 1992 and has been neglected and unoccupied ever since. Although there has been numerous talk of renovation, there has been no action.

Increasingly, the Stadium is appreciated by many architects and preservationists as an architectural marvel. The sculptural , zig zag canopy seems to float over the water and the columns seem to emerge from the Bay. Organizations such as Docomomo (an organization devoted to documenting and preserving structures from the recent past) have placed the Stadium on its “most endangered” list.

The City of Miami is now developing a Master Plan for Virginia Key. During this important time, the Friends of Miami Marine Stadium seeks to make sure that this magnificent resource is preserved and a plan is created to maximize public use.

The recent loss of the Orange Bowl shows that the even great civic structures can be lost-if no constituency speaks out. The Friends of Miami Marine Stadium intends to make sure that at a time the City is undergoing an exciting resurgence, this very important and unique structure is retained.

http://www.marinestadium.org/index.html

 

Are you a Parent or School Teacher?

If so, you and your children are invited to Dr. James Jackson's Historic Office and Surgery, also the Headquarters of Dade Heritage Trust. Located at 190 SE 12th Terrace, Miami 33131. Please call ahead to arrange for an informal discussion and a tour of the building, (305) 358-9572.