Martin County is investing nearly $1.8 million to restore the House of Refuge, the county’s oldest building, dating back to 1876.
The nationally recognized historical site is the only one of its kind left in Florida. It once served as a safe place for shipwrecked sailors to stay until they were well enough to leave.
Martin County restores historic House of Refuge building
WPTV caught up with Catherine Larsen, the keeper of the site, to see the major restoration underway.
She outlined how the site has survived 150 years and 75 major storms, but it recently required significant repairs…