Coral Gables Elementary School, public elementary school in Coral Gables, Florida, USA
Coral Gables Elementary School is a primary school building in Florida constructed in Mediterranean Revival style with Spanish and Italian architectural influences. The structure features wide doorways, two spacious courtyards, and a large auditorium designed for events and gatherings.
The school was acquired by the Dade County School Board in 1923 after George Merrick, founder of Coral Gables, financed the land and building. Designed by architects Kiehnel and Elliott, it represents the typical architectural character of the city during that period.
The school reflects the founding vision of Coral Gables, where education and beautiful design were seen as central to community life. Its courtyards and gathering spaces remain places where local families connect and children experience the neighborhood's values firsthand.
The building is located in a quiet residential area of Coral Gables and is easily accessible to local families. You can walk through the grounds to see the historic structure and how it fits with the surrounding neighborhood.
The Eunice P. Merrick Courtyard was dedicated in 1983 to honor the wife of the school's founder and shows the lasting importance of the Merrick family to the institution. This special courtyard connects the school's early history with later recognition of its supporters.
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