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Coral Gables Congregational Church
South Florida
The historic Coral Gables Congregational Church
is located across the street from the
Biltmore Hotel in the city of Coral Gables, South Florida.
Both the church and the hotel are on the United
States National Register of Historic Places.
Copyright © Kathleen Walling Fry
The Coral Gables Congregational Church was built in
1923 on land donated by Coral Gables founder George
E. Merrick, who also built the Biltmore Hotel across
the street from the church. The church building was
designed by Chicago architects Kiehnel and Elliot in a
Spanish revival style. Construction began in November of 1923
the building was completed and dedicated on April 5, 1925.
The building was the first church and the first public
building in the city of Coral Gables.
In the early 1950's a fellowship hall and Sunday school
building were added to the church and in the early
1960's the Moye Chapel and administrative wings were added.
The United States Department of the Interior
added the Coral Gables Congregational Church to
the National Register of Historic Places on
October 10, 1978.
Summer Concert Series in the Church
Every year since 1985 the 450-seat church has been the venue
for a series of eight summer concerts featuring jazz, classical,
and other types of musicians. The series was founded
by University of Miami administrator Dr. Paul Blaney
and some of the proceeds benefit the Coral Gables
Congregational Church Conservatory for the Arts
program for local youth. For more information see the
Web site of the
CGCC Community Arts Program.
Weddings in the Church
Everyone is welcome to be married in the
Coral Gables Congregational Church. Membership
in the church is not required. Couples must
meet with officiating minister no later then
months before the wedding date and they must have a
valid Florida marriage license. Weddings cost
approximately $1000 to $2000 which includes the
minister, music, and use of the church, including
a wedding rehearsal.
See also:
Other Attractions in Coral Gables
National Historic Sites in Miami
Miami Photo Gallery
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