A hall ran the length of the downstairs; walls were reinforced concrete to provide bearing support for the second floor.
The house was acquired in 1996 by Pinellas County as part of the extension of Belcher Rd; as a "satellite campus" to Heritage Village.
Current exhibitions include the history of the Citrus Industry (exhibits within an authentic renovated Grove House), "The Hartley Family", "Environmental Alterations,A Land Worth More Than Remembering", "Faith Mission Children's Home", "Where is Palm Harbor", "Recognizing African American Contributions".
The property belongs to Pinellas County and can be considered as a "pocket park" for public visitation.
Native Plants along with outside interpretive signage augment the historical and environmental usefulness of this landmark site.