Coral Gables: The Moderns (1960-1980) by Karelia Martinez Carbonell and Bruce Fitzgerald
The new book Coral Gables: The Moderns (1960-1980) by co-authors Karelia Carbonell and Bruce Fitzgerald captures the diverse architectural styles to be found in Coral Gables (Florida), and documents, educates, and appreciate the City’s distinctive modern buildings, circa 1960 – 1980. This richly illustrated work uncovers the mid-century chapter of Coral Gables’ architectural story, celebrating the city’s embrace of Modernism and the bold vision that shaped its evolution.
Redefining The City Beautiful (1960-1980)
Co-Authors Karelia Martinez Carbonell and Bruce Fitzgerald
Karelia and Bruce, as longtime friends, shared a passion for history, architecture, and preservation. They have been collaborating through the written word to capture the diverse architectural styles to be found in Coral Gables, and with this book they welcome the opportunity to document, educate, and appreciate the City’s distinctive modern buildings, circa 1960 – 1980. As Board members of the Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables, the co-authors wish to thank the organization for its generosity in underwriting the book’s colorful graphics by MADRID BRUTAL.
The book was presented on 25 January 2026 with great success.
More information on the publisher’s website.
