La Palma Building
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La Palma - 1924
Designed by George Merrick’s cousin H. George Fink and built in 1924, La Palma (116 Alhambra Circle) is considered an iconic Mediterranean Revival building. It was one of Coral Gables’ first hotels (The Solana), and today is being restored by the Maven real estate group.
“Our intent is to restore the style and glamour of one of Coral Gables’ original landmarks,” says Maven Principle Marc Schwarzberg. The restoration, to be completed by Torre Construction in 2019, will result in a mixed-use building of office, retail and restaurant space.
La Palma - Now
IN 1924
J. Edgar Hoover is appointed as the head of the FBI
Ellis Island closes as an immigration entry point to the U.S.
The Indian Citizenship Act grants citizenship to all Native Americans
Willem Einthoven invents the electrocardiogram, wins Nobel Prize
George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” is played for the first time
