Cresthaven - Ft Pierce, FL - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

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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