- Cape San Blas Lighthouse Keepers Quarters

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Public/Private Client: Public
Completion Date: 2004
Location: Cape San Blas, Florida
Construction Cost: $210,000 Phase I
Role in Project: Principal

Architect:
MLD Architects
Randy Lewis AIA Principal

Peter Brown Construction

The Cape San Blas Lighthouse Keepers Quarters had virtually slid into the ocean before Manausa Lewis & Dodson Architects facilitated the relocation of the house onto more stable ground. The house had been badly damaged from hurricanes and had fallen into disrepair. This project included structural stabilization and extensive interior and exterior renovations. Manausa Lewis & Dodson Architects did extensive research both on site and through historical documentation that could be found pertaining to the house so that we could restore the house as per the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Original paint colors were found and matched and the house was restored to its original glory and is now situated adjacent to the Cape San Blas Lighthouse.

The St. Joe Lighthouse Keepers' Quarters was relocated from the cape to more stable ground. This project included structural stabilization and extensive renovations.

Manausa Lewis & Dodson has completed Phase I and was rehabilitated with the Secretary of Interior Standard for Rehabilitation, and coordinated with the Bureau of Historic Preservation winning them the 2006 Florida Preservation Award for their work on Phase I .

Manausa Lewis & Dodson has been reselected for Phase II of the project which will include the restoration of the adjacent lighthouse.