This is THE KING-CROMARTIE HOUSE. It was built in 1907 by Edwin T. King. He was a boatwright and an early citrus grower. He was also the town's first builder. This was his third home which he built on the south bank of the New River. It remained in the King family until 1968. It was constructed with Dade County pine. The house is a four-square Georgian style. It was originally one-story, a second floor was added in 1911. It was barged to this site in downtown in 1971 to save it from demolition.
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Wednesday, February 4, 2009
HISTORICAL HOMES
This is THE KING-CROMARTIE HOUSE. It was built in 1907 by Edwin T. King. He was a boatwright and an early citrus grower. He was also the town's first builder. This was his third home which he built on the south bank of the New River. It remained in the King family until 1968. It was constructed with Dade County pine. The house is a four-square Georgian style. It was originally one-story, a second floor was added in 1911. It was barged to this site in downtown in 1971 to save it from demolition.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
PATHS & PASSAGES:SUNDAY MORNING
People have many different things to do on a Sunday. This couple picked a good spot on the New River to watch the boats go by and people watch. This section of downtown is called Riverwalk. A very pleasant way to spend a lazy Sunday.
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