House of Refuge #1
by Fran Gallogly
Title
House of Refuge #1
Artist
Fran Gallogly
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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The House of Refuge at Gilbert’s Bar on South Hutchinson Island, Florida, is the only remaining House of Refuge. Built as one of ten along the east coast of Florida, it is the oldest structure in Martin County and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Houses of Refuge were designated as havens for shipwrecked sailors and travelers along the sparsely populated Atlantic coastline of Florida. Run by the United States Lifesaving Service, the Houses played a critical role in a time when sailing ships dominated the world commerce.
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February 8th, 2017
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