Here is a promotional video by choreographer Hattie Mae Williams. Her dance troop, the Tattoed Ballerinas, are planning to do a site specific dance at the Stadium to bring awareness of our efforts to restore it.

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Miami Beach's Preservation Board writes a strong resolution for historic designation of the Marine Stadium.

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Click below to see two resolutions by the Board in support of the Marine Stadium. We appreciate the efforts of the Board and its Chairman, Stuart Sorg.

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This feature length article is focused on the engineering aspects of the Marine Stadium. It includes interviews with Jack Meyer, the original engineer of the Stadium and Michael Brainerd, Senior Project Engineer for Simpson, Gumpertz and Heger, the firm that analyzed the Stadium in structure in 1993 after Hurricane Andrew and in 2010, for Friends of Marine Stadium.

The Headline under the Table of Contents Reads:

"Engineers have determined that an endangered landmark-a concrete open-air stadium that has suffered deterioration from disuse in a marine environment-can indeed be preserved".

Civil Engineering is the magazine of the American Society of Civil Engineers

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The 1967 movie "Clambake" starring Elvis Presley was shot at the Miami Marine Stadium. You won't see the Stadium in this trailer-but you'll see familiar territory.


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We have received many letters which note the great significance of the Marine Stadium.

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Story on CNN; the Marine Stadium is the lead site mentioned.

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Girl Scout Hannah Imberman, assisted by her friend Kira Feldman, is compiling a book of personal memories and stories about the Marine Stadium to be called If Seats Could Talk.

In this link, Hannah and Kira are interviewed on the regional TV on Comcast Newsmakers.

Their project is very important-and it is a great way to assist our efforts to restore the Marine Stadium. You can submit your memory to Hannah (just a paragraph or two) to Hannah at ifseatscouldtalk@gmail.com


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Discussion of the engineering studies of the Marine Stadium done in 1993 and 2009 by Simpson, Gumpertz and Heger

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Here is a beautiful summary of the Coral Gables Museum's exhibition of the Miami Marine Stadium, as narrated by curator Rosa Lowinger.

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Attached is a gorgeous video summarizing the life of the Marine Stadium prepared by the Little Gables Group. This inspirational video is narrated by Hilario Candela, architect of the Marine Stadium.

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The popular real estate blog Curbed did a terrific photo essay of our press event at the Marine Stadium

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Here's a great review of the Coral Gables Exhibit by Miami's well known real estate blog, Curbed. Great photos of the exhibit, including one of architect Hilario Candela, taken next to his photo by the Marine Stadium in 1963

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Dan Paul is a highly respected attorney and civic activist who has been involved in Miami civic issues for many years. He has been particularly concerned with the privatization of public space. Mr. Paul was part of a group The Foundation For Modern Architecture (previously named The Rufus Nims Foundation) that prevented the demolition of the Marine Stadium following its closing after Hurricane Andrew in 1992. He provides a very important perspective.

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Here is a truly stunning video, shot at the Marine Stadium by Phillip "PacMan" Chbeeb

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In the last several months, supporters of Miami Marine Stadium have sent many letters and emails to the Mayor, Commission and to various newspapers. This excellent letter by David Puyanic demonstrates the type of grass roots support the Stadium has generated.

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Final Reminder of January 10 event; "The Future of Miami Marine Stadium".

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Announcement of January 10 Event "The Future of Miami Marine Stadium". Includes details of event, which is to be held at the Miami Rowing Club, next door to the Marine Stadium, from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The event is open to the public.

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Tony Goldman visits the Marine Stadium-and you can see his visit by going to Marine Stadium Multimedia section of this website. Tony is the developer most responsible for the revival of South Beach. His company. His company, Goldman Properties, has also successfully renovated neighborhoods in Soho, Center City Philadelphia, Boston, and the new Wynwood Arts District. Tony is known as a visionary and his ideas go beyond anything we have considered.

Also, another article on the Marine Stadium in Metropolis Magazine (posted in "Articles and Press").

It's tax time, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Dade Heritage Trust and become a member of the Friends of Marine Stadium. Our all volunteer organization needs your support to be successful!




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Negotiiations are continuing with the City and they are positive. We hope to be back to the Miami City Commission in the next several months with a proposal to develop the Marine Stadium site.

 

Robert Hammond Co-Founder of Friends of The High Line and Philip Aarons, Founding Chair, will deliver a talk entitled "The High LIne-New York's Park In The Sky: Lessons for Miami Marine Stadium" at U of Miami School of Architecture on Friday evening, February 17. The High Line is a terrific role model for our effort.

 

Friends of Miami Marine Stadium will also honor Jack Meyer, the engineer of the Marine Stadium on February 29 at the Biscayne Bay Yacht Club. More details to follow in future emails.

 

The attached photo is of the Circus Maximus, which was used for chariot races. The shape of the Circus Maximus-the elongated oval-was used to design the Marine Stadium Basin, which was dredged out the same time the Stadium was built.

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