3071 SW 38th Ave
Miami, FL 33146
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.
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.
Coconut Grove Village Council Members: Kate Callahan - Chair Javier Gonzales - Vice Chair Linda Williams - Secretary Raymond Fort - Communications Officer Thaddeus Scott - Sergeant at Arms Seth Sklarley - Parliamentarian Ruth Ewing - Charity Coordinator Steve Dloogoff - Member Louisa Caro - Member
Semper Paratus "Always Ready" Established by congress in 1939, the 30,000 members of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary are Semper Paratus. Vessel safety checks, habor patrols, safe boating courses, search and rescue, marine environmental protection. these are just a few of the services provided by the Auxiliary Each year, Auxiliarists volunteer more than two million hours benefitting boaters and their families. We invite you to explore our site and learn more about who we are and what we do to be 'Semper Parartus.'