Letter: Broudy's block rich in history
David Nolan
St. Augustine
Publication Date: 09/18/06
Editor: The Broudy's Foodway block includes not only the grocery store, but also the most endangered historic building in St. Augustine.
The Clark-Worley House at 212 West King Street is located just west of the market. A century and a quarter old, it was the residence of railroad pioneer F. M. Clark (for whom nearby Clark Street is named). It was later the home of Dr. Samuel Worley who ran an adjacent hospital that was once visited by the president of the United States.
I think we still have some citizens who can boast of having been born in the Worley hospital.
This wonderful ñ and rare ñ example of Queen Anne-style Victorian architecture, topped with a distinctive tower, has long been recognized as one of the visual and historical treasures of the Ancient City, as well as the gateway to West Augustine.
Developers are always coming and asking us to do favors for them. We should ask them to do something for us as well. Any plan to develop this property should include the restoration of the landmark Clark-Worley House.
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