205 Santillane Ave
Miami, FL 33134-2907
(305) 446-0123
205 Santillane Ave
Miami, FL 33134-2907
(305) 446-0123
Hours of Operation Starting Friday, March 18, 2016: Tuesday-Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday - Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. *HOURS OF OPERATION ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE* Rates: Adults 13 & up: $13.00 Children ages (3-12): $8.00 *Children under the age of 3 years are not permitted in the facility* Form of Payment: CASH, AMEX, VISA OR MASTERCARD The Venetian Pool is an aquatic facility unlike any other in the country. It has been enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world, and is still one of the main tourist attractions for those visiting the City of Coral Gables. The pool was created in 1923 from a coral rock quarry, where much of the original coral rock was used to border and further accentuate the pool. It also features two large historic lookout towers, offering views of “The City Beautiful”. The most distinguishing feature of the pool is the 820,000 gallons of spring water fed from an underground aquifer. In the spring and summer seasons, the pool is filled and drained daily! Of course the aquifer is not the only feature that enhances a visitor’s experience. There are two waterfalls that provide a scenic backdrop as well as the cave-like grottos which provide a fun experience for swimmers. The Venetian Pool’s beauty is accentuated by its loggias, porticos, palm trees and signature bridge. It truly is an experience you will never forget! The Venetian pool was opened in 1924 as the “Venetian Casino,” which was part of thegrand plan George Merrick had for the City of Coral Gables. His vision for the city was to embody a sense of hometown living. George Merrick’s vision led to the creation of a City with Mediterranean features such as grand entrances, plazas, and Mediterranean style homes. The oolitic limestone which was taken from the Venetian Pool quarry pit was used to create some of the original neighboring buildings. With the efforts of George Merrick, artist Denman Fink, and architect Phineas Paist, the pool was transformed into a paradise that today is included in the National Register of Historic Places; one of the first swimming pools to have such a designation. In its early days, the “Venetian Casino” was the destination for many celebrities, including such movie stars as Johnny Weismuller and Esther Williams. The pool was also the site of concerts, in which the pool was emptied of its 820,000 gallon space of water and an orchestra would perform on the pool bottom. Many years later in 2001, these scenes were duplicated as a concert was again held on the pool bottom to commemorate the City of Coral Gables’ 75th Birthday. In 1989, the pool’s first historical renovation was completed. Between 2009 and 2010 the pool underwent a second renovation. However, the pool’s original rich history can still be observed as you walk through the entry fountain room and gaze upon its historic photographs.
Miami-Dade County Auditorium’s mission is to offer diverse and affordable arts experiences for residents and visitors and to help cultivate the work of some of our community’s most outstanding producing and presenting performing arts groups. It offers two dynamic presentation styles: a 2,372-seat theater that can host major dance, theater and music performances; and a 200-seat black box theater in which both the audience and performers share the stage of the Auditorium which is adapted into an innovative studio theater for more intimate and often, cutting edge shows. The Auditorium is centrally located on NW 27th Avenue and Flagler Street, with free and convenient parking. History: Miami-Dade County Auditorium opened its doors in 1951. It has a splendid history as one of South Florida’s premiere performing arts center. Over the years it has hosted countless numbers of operas, symphonies, theater presentations, ballets, concerts, lectures, presidential candidates, graduations, naturalization services and a host of other programs of great community interest. This popular multipurpose theatre features Art Deco Revival décor. Recently renovated, this state of the art facility has for decades served as the center for showcasing the diversity of our cultural life and celebrating the Hispanic arts community. The operation of Miami-Dade County Auditorium was transferred to the Department of Cultural Affairs in January 2012; the Department has a track record and reputation for innovation and artistic excellence.
The Coral Gables Police and Fire Station is a historic site in Coral Gables, Florida. Completed in 1939 as a Works Progress Administration project, it was designed by Phineas Paist. In 2003, steps are taken to preserve the building and its legacy and by 2011, it is reopened to the public as the Coral Gables Museum.HistoryPolice and fire stationDesigned by Phineas Paist of the firm Paist and Steward, the building was built by the Works Progress Administration from 1938 to 1939 and includes a number of distinctive examples of Depression Modern sculpture. Paist was significant as the first registered architect in Miami and as the principal architect for the planned community of-Coral-Gables-. The structure is one of two W.P.A. municipal buildings in Coral Gables and survives in a relatively unaltered state.Completed in 1939, the Old Coral Gables Police and Fire Station replaced a smaller interim facility located on the southwest corner of Salzedo and Alcazar. As a W.P.A. project, the City of Coral Gables provided the land and the Federal government the labor and 71.7% of the construction cost. The Police and Fire Station is of architectural distinction through its use of native keystone (oolitic or coral rock) in contrast to the concrete block construction of the Public Service Building. The architect of the building was responsible for some of the most distinguished buildings in Coral Gables, including the Douglas Entrance, City Hall, Christian Science Church and the Granada Plaza Fountains. For the exterior sculpture of the building, the W.P.A. commissioned Jon Keller (professional name, Theresa Keller maiden name). Keller was also responsible for works of Stephen Foster at the North Florida Memorial, a bust of John Gorrie (inventor of refrigeration) and two 13-foot statues at the Doral Beach Hotel on Miami Beach.
The 260th Military Intelligence Battalion (Linguist) is unique within the Total Force. It is part of an initiative to conserve perishable linguist and intelligence skills. Under the auspices of the 300th Military Intelligence Brigade, Utah Army National Guard, six Reserve Component Linguist units were formed throughout the Continental United States. The 260th Military Battalion (Linguist) was created in the Florida Army National Guard on October 1, 1988 as both intelligence and a linguist unit. The Battalion received its Federal Recognition at Miami, Florida on December 1, 1990. The Battalion Headquarters Detachment and Alpha Company are located in Miami, Florida. Bravo Company is located in Pinellas Park and the Charlie Detachment is located in Jacksonville. The 260th is not meant to be a maneuver unit at the battalion or company level. Instead, Counterintelligence, Interrogation and Linguist teams are designed to deploy separately in order to provide linguist and military intelligence assets to support other intelligence organizations and units under the Army’s concept of Tailoring Force. Both Alpha and Bravo companies consist of 16 five-man human intelligence teams. The Headquarters Company is designed to direct the training, logistics and administrative operations of the line units. Currently, the assigned languages of the battalion are Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Arabic, Persian, Korean, Chinese, Indonesian, and Russian. Soldiers within the battalion continue to use their linguist and intelligence skills to support different Federal, State and local agencies.
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