Casa De Josefina, Historic residence near Lake Wales, Florida, United States.
Description
Casa De Josefina is a historic residence near Lake Wales, Florida, with three connected wings and a corner tower. The structure was built from stucco-covered coquina stone and combines Italian, Spanish, and Gothic design elements.
History
A banker named Irwin Arthur Yarnell built the house in 1923 and named it after his wife Josephine. The building later served as a convalescent home, boarding house, and community center before being registered as a historic site.
Culture
The house carries the name of its original female resident and reflects the personal story of one family's life there. Visitors today can see the European furnishings and carefully designed gardens that tell the story of the wealthy past.
Practical
The property spreads across extensive grounds with multiple gardens and diverse plantings throughout the site. Comfortable shoes are recommended as visitors explore the outdoor areas of the site.
Did you know?
A stained glass window above the main entrance displays the name Josephine and marks the connection between the house and its original resident. This artistic detail is often the first thing visitors notice when entering the property.
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