Cresthaven - Ft Pierce, FL
Posted by: crackergals
N 27° 26.731 W 080° 19.354
17R E 566945 N 3035964
Cresthaven is also known as "The Boston House"
Waymark Code: WM64E7
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 03/31/2009
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Historical records reflect that William T. Jones, a railroad engineer and the third Sheriff of Saint Lucie County, completed his home, Cresthaven in 1909. The original cost of construction was said to be $6,000 dollars, paid for by a settlement Mr. Jones received when he was injured in a railroad accident. Much of the construction material was brought by railroad, from Georgia and South Florida, for Mr. Jones because he was a personal friend of Henry Flagler. Mr. Jones lost his house during the Great Depression.
The house was sold in 1949 to the McCarty family for $13,500. The McCarty’s however, never occupied the house. They resided in The Governor’s House, across Boston Avenue from Cresthaven. The building was renovated from 1984-85. The Red Georgia brick facade was re-grouted and its Dade County pine wood floors, banisters and stairs were restored.
Seventy four years after construction Cresthaven was added to the register of Historic places by the United States Department of the Interior. It is recognized for its architectural uniqueness and history in Saint Lucie County. This is the only building in the area with such a mixture of Neo-classical and Georgian Architecture. Located on modern day Indian River Drive at Boston Street, in downtown Fort Pierce, Florida. Cresthaven is now called The Boston House. It is currently occupied by a law firm.
From St. Lucie County Historical Society
Street address: 239 S. Indian River Dr. Ft. Pierce, FL USA
County / Borough / Parish: St. Lucie County
Year listed: 1985
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1900 - 1924
Historic function: Domestic
Current function: Business
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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