A century-old mansion in Miami Beach that was gangster Al Capone’s final residence has been demolished, despite the efforts of local preservationists to save it.
The home at 93 Palm Avenue was torn down last week, eliminating hope for those who had pushed for it to be saved ever since demolition plans were announced in 2021. Nearly 26,000 people had signed an online petition to preserve it.
“What we believe is that we need to remember all the different parts of our history, whether they are good or bad,” said Daniel Ciraldo, executive director of the Miami Design Preservation League. “This is now a cautionary tale of what happens when we don’t have the right protections and incentives in place.”
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