Osceola Lodge
The home on 231
Interlachen Avenue was built in 1882 by
Francis B. Knowles as a winter resort to attract visitors to the area. It later served as the permanent winter residence of
Charles Hosmer Morse, who purchased it in 1904 and named it "Osceola Lodge" after the Seminole Indian chief. Morse also remodeled his home and doubled its size. "Osceola Lodge" is an excellent example of the
Craftsman style of architecture, with its simple, well-proportioned, and functional designs. Morse furnished the house with custom-made
Mission Oak furniture, indicative of the
arts and crafts movement, as well as with Indian artifacts, thereby creating a rustic atmosphere. Hugh and Jeanette McKean resided briefly at 231 Interlachen before moving to
Wind Song on Genius Drive.
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