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PRESERVATION TODAY NEWS Spring. 2002
Volume II, Issue 1
2002-2003 Officers President William Murphy First Vice President Richard Heisenbottle Second Vice President Judith Pruitt Treasurer Walter Alvarez Secretary Blanca Mesa At Large Penn y Lambeth George T. Neary Past President Jeannette Poole Trustees Frans Boetes Cathy Coates Elena V. Carpenter Bertram J. "Chico" Goldsmith Clay Hamilton Kathy Hersh John A. Hinson Penny Lambeth Donald W. Marx Dolly MacIntyre Rafael Penalver Luis Penelas Enid Pinkney . Lee Pinto Neil Robertson Marie Stiefel
Advisors Gay Bondurant Gary Held Adolfo Henriques Ruth Jacobs Sallye Jude Nancy Liebman Leslie Pantin Arva Moore Parks Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk Janice Pryor M. Anthalie Range Norah Schaefer Don Slesnick Herb Sosa Executive Director Becky Roper Matkov
Executive Director Reports Successful Year This past year has been filled with trauma - and triumphs. The demolition of the 1899 original home of Dr. James Jackson - right next door to DHT's headquarters, which is in the 1905 office of Dr. Jackson wrought much damage, to our building, operations and hearts. The September 11 th horror at the New York World Trade Center made our loss seem inconsequential, yet it also seared into the American psyche how important architectural landmarks are as symbols of our culture and soul.
From the tragedy of September 11 emerged -at least for a while-a more patriotic, determined and united America. And from the demolition of Dr. Jackson 's house has also come some good. The massi ve amounts of news coverage - from the front page of the Herald to every television station - increased the awareness of politicians and the public in general of the value of saving the few remaining historic sites left from Miami 's early days. (Continued on page 4)
Becky Matkov DHT Executive Director
.. from the demolition of Dr. Jackson's house has also come some good ...
Join the Campaign to Save Old Miami High School A "splashtacular" fundraiser and pep-rally to kickoff the campaign to preserve the original Miami High School was held on May 20 from 6-9 pm at the Miami Seaquarium. Miami High grad Arthur Hertz, ' 51 generously offered his facility for the event.. Sen. Bob Graham, himself a "Stingaree" , class of '55, was the guest of honor. Miss Lamar Louise Curry, Class of '23, and teacher of history and government at the school for 32 years, was honorary chairwoman. DHT is joining an enthusiastic and dedicated group of Miami High Alums and the City of Miami to save Miami's first high school building. This 30 x75 foot, wooden bungalow-style structure, built in 1904-05, was in use until 1911 when it was replaced with a concrete building. Old Miami High now sits on 79 SW 12th Street. Plans are to relocate the building to Southside Park, then restore it to its original 1905 appearance for use as a community education center. An exhibit will detail the history of the building. . Leaders of the project are Arva Moore Parks, Rich Heisenbottle, Ann Marie Clyatt, Pat Quintana, Al Ruder, Carlos Gimenez, and Kelli da Silva. Sponsorships provided $27,600 in advance of the event. However, it's not too late to make a contribution! Just call DHT at 305.358.9572 to support the "Save Old Miami High Fund".