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The history of Coral Gables
Coral Gables is in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The streets around Miracle Mile and Giralda Avenue bring together restaurants, shops and civic landmarks. The University of Miami campus sits within Coral Gables; check public access and event details with the university.
People who shaped Coral Gables
These milestones are an introduction, not a complete local history. Follow the linked city and museum sources to explore the people and places behind them.Read the local historical account.
Watch the city’s history
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Brief history of the City of Coral Gables including the Coral Gables Golf and Country Club
A local history film shared by City of Coral Gables.
Watch on YouTube ↗Coral Gables in old photos
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Famous people born in Coral Gables
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- 1921
The city plan begins
Coral Gables’ plan was mapped out and its first lots were sold.
City of Coral Gables ↗ - 1924
Venetian Pool is built
The landmark pool opened under its original name, the Venetian Casino.
City of Coral Gables ↗ - 1925
City incorporation
Coral Gables incorporated on April 29, 1925.
City of Coral Gables ↗ - 1926
The Biltmore opens
The Miami-Biltmore Hotel formally opened on January 15.
City of Coral Gables ↗ - 1927
Library service begins
The Woman’s Club established a lending library and reading room.
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See the history for yourself.
Walk Miracle Mile, the downtown stretch of Coral Way anchored by Coral Gables City Hall at its LeJeune Road end. Check current opening hours before visiting the Coral Gables Museum.
For deeper research, the Coral Gables library resources is a starting point for archival material and research help. Historic photographs have their own permissions; we link to the collection instead of treating every old image as free to reuse.
Selected milestones researched September 13, 2026. This is an introduction, not a complete account of the city’s history.