O'Reilly House

O'Reilly House is a residence in St. Augustine's historic district with detailed woodwork and broad verandas designed for Florida's humid climate. The rooms feature high ceilings and windows positioned to allow natural ventilation throughout the structure.

The house was built in the late mid-19th century and replaced earlier structures on the same lot. Its recognition as a nationally protected building came in the 1970s.

The house displays Spanish colonial design elements still visible in its structure and furnishings today. The rooms tell the story of how wealthy families in St. Augustine lived and used their homes as gathering spaces.

The building sits in the historic downtown area that can be explored on foot with parking available nearby. The area is well served by sidewalks, though visitors should expect older stairs and uneven floors inside the structure.

The house harmoniously blends building elements from different time periods, mixing older details with later improvements. This mixture shows how the structure was adapted and maintained over many decades by its inhabitants.