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Coral Gables board designates 2509 Indian Mound Trail historic and approves plan to join it with neighboring property
Summary
The Historic Preservation Board unanimously designated 2509 Indian Mound Trail as a local historic landmark and approved the owners’ plan to unify 2509 and 2515 with conditions, variances and a board-requested study of a flat‑roof connector to preserve the houses’ separate visual identity.
The City of Coral Gables Historic Preservation Board voted March 12 to designate 2509 Indian Mound Trail as a local historic landmark and to approve a plan that would unite 2509 with adjacent 2515 through a narrow rear gallery and limited additions.
Staff told the board the single‑story home at 2509, built in 1935 by William Merriam, exemplifies the Mediterranean transitional style and retains key character elements such as a semicircular solarium and prominent chimney. The designation report recommended approval under three code criteria for historical, architectural and contextual significance.
After the designation vote was completed unanimously, the board heard a separate, longer application from the owners to purchase and restore 2509 and…
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