Coral Gables House

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Coral Gables House
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Merrick House in Coral Gables, Florida, April 2010
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Location Coral Gables, Florida, U.S.
Coordinates 25°44′56″N80°16′26″W / 25.74889°N 80.27389°W / 25.74889; -80.27389 Coordinates: 25°44′56″N80°16′26″W / 25.74889°N 80.27389°W / 25.74889; -80.27389
Area2.5 acres (1.0 ha)
Built1906
ArchitectAlthea Fink Merrick
NRHP reference No. 73000573 [1]
Added to NRHPApril 13, 1973

The Coral Gables Merrick House (also known as the Merrick House or Merrick Manor) is a historic house located at 907 Coral Way in Coral Gables, Florida.

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Description and history

It was originally constructed as the childhood residence of George E. Merrick, founder of the city of Coral Gables.

On April 13, 1973, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places, and since then it has been restored to its 1925 appearance by the City of Coral Gables, and is open to the public for tours twice a week.

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References

  1. "National Register Information System  (#73000573)". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.