Casa Caprona

Built in 1926, the Casa Caprona (also known as the Markert Apartments) is a historic building in Fort Pierce, Florida, USA.[2] It is located at 2605 St. Lucie Boulevard. The complex was designed in the Mediterranean Revival style by architects Arthur Beck and J.K. Shinn, and was built by T.H. Markenthaler and T.H. Kertshner.[3] For a period of time the complex housed people training in the Navy's underwater demolition group during WWII.[4] The complex was envisioned as the centerpiece for the proposed winter community of San Lucie Plaza. However, due to the collapse of the Florida land boom, the project failed.[2]

Casa Caprona
Casa Caprona, 2009
Casa Caprona is located in Florida
Casa Caprona
Casa Caprona is located in the United States
Casa Caprona
Location2605 St. Lucie Boulevard
Fort Pierce, Florida 34946
Coordinates27°28′59″N 80°21′6″W
Built1926
ArchitectArthur Beck, J.K. Shinn
Architectural styleMediterranean Revival
NRHP reference No.84000955
Added to NRHP2 June 1984[1]

After a collaborative effort from the Casa Carpona condominium association[5] the property was named a landmark in 1984.[6] On June 2, 1984, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

References
  1. "National Register Information System – Casa Caprona (#84000955)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 23 January 2007.
  2. DeMarko, Sharon; Enders, Julie (1982-06-06). "The house of the good life". St. Lucie News Tribune. pp. , , , . Retrieved 2022-04-22.
  3. King, Allan (1993-12-01). "1920s roared to town with Casa Caprona". St. Lucie News Tribune. p. 14. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
  4. Burgess, Susan (1984-01-18). "Faded Beauty". St. Lucie News Tribune. p. 19. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
  5. DeMarko, Sharon (1982-06-06). "The lady has aged, but her party is just beginning". St. Lucie News Tribune. pp. , https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100240168/. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
  6. Sims, Cathy (1984-05-15). "Fort Pierce manor to enter new era". The Palm Beach Post. p. 75. Retrieved 2022-04-22.


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