Historic Preservation Board designates 410 Menorca Avenue as local historic landmark

The Historic Preservation Board approved the local historic designation of the single-family residence at 410 Menorca Avenue, finding the property significant for its historical, cultural and architectural contributions to Coral Gables.

Elizabeth Keoughan, historic preservation coordinator, presented staff’s designation report. Keoughan said the house was permitted in March 1935, is an early example of the city’s Mediterranean transitional style and retains character-defining features — barrel tile roof, stucco cladding, an arched front porch and a prominent attached garage that reflects changing 1930s design priorities. The staff report cited Article 8, Section eight-one hundred and 3 of the Coral Gables Zoning Code and concluded the property met three criteria for designation: historical/cultural significance and two architectural criteria.

Board members praised the report’s documentation of the neighborhood context and the city’s 1920s–1930s architectural debate; several urged staff to append original commission minutes and permit counts to strengthen the record. Keoughan said research is continuing into whether Marion Manley designed the house; staff noted plans have not been located and that documentation from the period is often incomplete.

Ms. Donna Spain moved to approve the designation, accepting the staff report and the three criteria cited; a second was recorded and the roll call vote was unanimous.