 On January 6, 1986, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.Built in 1916 by Edward Postell Porcher as a home for his wife, Byrnina M. Peck, the historic house is an excellent example of 20th century classical revival architecture, adapted to the Florida climate.The ten bedroom house is composed of native coquina rock, and finished in the interior with teak, oak, and cedar.