J. J. Bridges House, Colonial Revival residence in Orlando, United States

The J. J. Bridges House at 704 South Kuhl Avenue displays symmetrical facades and finely detailed ornamentation typical of early twentieth-century design. The two-story structure retains its historical features including evenly spaced windows and classical decorative trim despite serving as professional offices today.

Built in 1916 for Reverend John J. Bridges, this house was the first Colonial Revival structure in Orlando's emerging residential areas. This early adoption of classical American design influenced how neighboring properties developed.

The house was designed by the Orlando firm of John H. & Wilson C. Ely, the architects behind this 1916 residence. Its Colonial Revival detailing made it the model for later academic-style homes in the city, and the name of its first owner, J. J. Bridges, is preserved in the property's official designation.

The property now serves as office space and sits in central Orlando on a readily accessible street. The exterior is visible from the street, though interior access may be limited due to its current commercial use.

The house was designed by the Orlando architects John H. and Wilson C. Ely and built in 1916. It entered the National Register of Historic Places on January 26, 1984, as the first of Orlando's highly academic Colonial Revival homes.