Restoration Ramps Up for Vizcaya's Swimming Pool Grotto Thanks to $750,000 Save America’s Treasures Grant
September 27 2024 - 10:58AM
Business Wire
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is proud to have been awarded a
$750,000 grant from the National Park Service’s Save America's
Treasures grant program, funded through the Historic Preservation
Fund. This significant grant will support the conservation of
Vizcaya’s Swimming Pool Grotto, including the preservation of the
historic ceiling mural by renowned American artist Robert Winthrop
Chanler.
"Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a cultural gem of Miami-Dade
County, and the preservation of this historic site will be
invaluable," said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.
"Protecting Vizcaya’s legacy centers on conservation efforts and
addressing the challenges posed by climate change. This significant
grant from the National Park Service offers vital funding that
allows us to preserve our heritage, ensuring that future
generations can continue to enjoy this extraordinary historic
estate."
Preserving a Unique Cultural Treasure
The Swimming Pool Grotto, a jewel of the historic Vizcaya
estate, represents one of the most significant conservation
challenges in the overall preservation of this National Historic
Landmark. Designed to suggest an underwater fantasy, the grotto is
an immersive, site-specific space that merges the grandeur of
European design precedents with a twentieth-century approach to art
and decor—uncannily located in a subtropical indoor-outdoor
environment, just steps from Miami’s Biscayne Bay. The ceiling
mural, crafted by Chanler in 1916, is a vibrant display of marine
life, reflecting the distinguished American artist’s distinctive
and playful style.
For media photos and more information, please visit
vizcaya.org/pool-grant
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Alex Serna, 305.860.8431, marketing@vizcaya.org