Boston House, non-profit organization in the USA
Boston House is a building in Fort Pierce, Florida, constructed in 1909 in the Colonial Revival and Georgian Revival styles with symmetrical facades and classic details. The structure displays early 20th-century building techniques with craftsmanship elements such as columns and decorative trim that make it a strong example of construction practices from that period.
The house was built in 1909 by William T. Jones, an engineer and later sheriff who financed construction with settlement funds from a train accident and sourced materials from Georgia. During the Great Depression, Jones lost the house to the McCarty family, but the building underwent comprehensive restoration in 1984-85 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
The house's name reflects a style rooted in American colonial design, showing how these architectural ideas took hold in Florida. Visitors can see today how the symmetrical facades and classic details express a respect for timeless building craftsmanship.
The house sits on South Indian River Drive in a quiet area near the water and is currently in use as a law office, so tours may be limited. It is best viewed from the outside to appreciate the architectural details from the street.
The house was financed with funds from a train accident settlement and used building materials transported by rail from Georgia, showing how local and regional resources were interconnected. This unusual sourcing of materials and the railroad connection are rarely known details about the house's construction history today.
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