Our Renovation History:

2005 Front and Rear Porch Reconstruction, Rear Wall & Door Replacement, Window Replacement, Developed Plans for proposed first and second phase construction.

2008 Ramps for Handicapped Accessibility
Exterior/Interior Renovations

Historical Preservation

The home built on the St. Johns River in 1884 by Attorney Irving Gillis represents Georgian Architecture . In 1894 the home was sold to farmer and mill owner William G. Tilghman. Tilghman family members occupied the home until the mid 1970’s. For over twenty years the house was divided into rental apartments until 1990 when the City of Palatka acquired the property. Since that time, The Palatka Art League has leased the building and allows school groups to combine tours of the house. The art classes held there are open to all. The house was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on 27 December 1972.

Design Aspects

Reconstruction of two story porch and exterior improvements including: siding replacement and repair, historically accurate wood windows, upgrading to accommodate physically disabled, and complete electrical and mechanical upgrading.