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Ken Griffin to move historic cottage near Citadel’s Brickell HQ to Coconut Grove
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Eman Elshahawy , The Real Deal
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
The 121-year-old cottage near Ken Griffin’s future Citadel headquarters in Brickell is getting a new home. Dade Heritage Trust, the nonprofit that leases the cottage on the City of Miami-owned land at 190 Southeast 12th Terrace, will be moving its headquarters to Coconut Grove, executive director Ch
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Key takeaway Dade Heritage Trust, the nonprofit that leases the cottage on the City of Miami-owned land at 190 Southeast 12th Terrace, will be moving its headquarters to Coconut Grove, executive director Christine Rupp said.
Why this matters in The Miami
The relocation of the historic cottage from Brickell to Coconut Grove raises questions about the preservation of Miami's cultural heritage in the face of rapid development. As the city's neighborhoods, such as Little Havana and Wynwood, continue to evolve, the fate of historic structures like this 121-year-old cottage becomes increasingly uncertain. The Dade Heritage Trust's decision to move its headquarters to Coconut Grove may ensure the cottage's survival, but it also underscores the challenges of balancing growth with preservation in a city where sea-level rise and flooding risks already threaten many historic buildings. The sale of the cottage to Ken Griffin, pending approval, will be closely watched by preservationists and community groups, who will be looking to see how the city prioritizes its cultural heritage in the face of private investment and development.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: The Real Deal ·
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What is this story about? The 121-year-old cottage near Ken Griffin’s future Citadel headquarters in Brickell is getting a new home. Dade Heritage Trust, the nonprofit that leases the cottage on the City of Miami-owned land at 190 Southeast 12th Terrace, will be moving its headquarters to Coconut Grove, executive director Ch
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