Cedar Key Historic Renovation

Cedar Key Village is designed around the restoration of several historically significant properties on Second Street. Virtually abandoned since the 1980s, many of the buildings have fallen into serious disrepair. Cedar Key Village has acquired a historic certification from the State of Florida and enlisted the services of a world-famous architect who specializes in historic renovations to restore six buildings.

Lutterloh Building (c. 1875)
Featuring some of Cedar Key's unique oyster-shell tabby construction, the Lutterloh will soon be home to a 3-bedroom luxury suite on the upper floor and a sports/recreation outfitter on the ground floor. Certified Rehabilitation by the National Park Service.

Schlemmer Building (c. 1880)
This lovely building is constructed of ballast bricks. Back in the 1800s, ship captains would fill their empty hulls with bricks to balance the ships for the journey to Cedar Key. Once they picked up their cargo, these "ballast bricks" were abandoned on the island and used by locals for construction. The Schlemmer is currently home to the Sales Office but once renovation is complete it will house two hotel suites on the upper floor and a Nature-based Art Gallery. Certified Rehabilitation by the National Park Service.

Lot 10
The original building was destroyed in the hurricane of 1906, but new construction will be based on historical photos and drawings. The new building will house hotel suites on the upper floor and retail shops on the lower level.

Key Theatre (c. 1920)
Only the front facade of the original theatre remains standing today and the new theatre will be built around this existing structure. The new theatre will seat 120 people and will also host conferences and other events. Certified Rehabilitation by the National Park Service.

Zewadski Building (c. 1880)
The Zewadski building was formerly the town's drug store and hardware store. An exterior facade that was added in the 1970s will be removed and the original balconies and charm of the building will be restored. The renovated building will be home to a new 5,000-square-foot luxury spa, as well as a historic cupola from the Bettilini Hotel (c. 1878). Certified Rehabilitation by the National Park Service.

Woolridge Buildings (c. 1880)
The historic Woolridge buildings were most notably home to the infamous L&M Bar. Once the renovation is complete, the buildings will be home to a tavern and casual restaurant on the ground floor, and a gourmet seafood restaurant upstairs with outdoor dining on the balconies. Certified Rehabilitation by the National Park Service.

The Village