Coral Gables Merrick House Celebrates 100 Years of History with Doc Dammers Day

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One hundred years ago this November, nearly 5000 people showed up on George and Eunice Merrick’s front lawn for the first hugely successful land auction in what would become the City Beautiful. The Coral Gables Merrick House is telling this remarkable story through  Doc Dammers Day on Sunday, October 24.
Auctioneer  Edward “Doc” Dammers–who would become the City’s first mayor–was the charismatic showman who sold the Castles in Spain concept in partnership with Coral Gables Founder George Merrick. Attorney Frank Shutts ( Miami Herald publisher, 1910-1937) purchased eight lots at that first auction and called Dammers the “iron man of real estate.”

The party begins and ends at the  Coral Gables Museum, but it doesn’t stop there! Trolleys will tour through town with stops at the  Merrick House, Venetian Pool and Biltmore Hotel. Docents will offer engaging anecdotes while guests enjoy 20s-style fare, libations, exhibits and music, as well as a silent auction, of course! A commemorative program features compelling photos, curious facts, and remarkable feats surrounding the life and times of Doc and George, the heroes of the day! Celebrate the City Beautiful in vintage style! Period attire is encouraged. Proceeds benefit ongoing restoration/preservation at the Coral Gables Merrick House.

Title Sponsor: Shutts & Bowen LLP

Sunday, October 24, 2021

4:00 – 8:30 pm

$75 per person

Check-in at 4:00 pm at Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue

As per Coral Gables city mandate, masks are required on trolleys and inside the Merrick House. Adults only, please.

Tickets: https://merrickhousedocdammersday.Eventbrite.com

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