USF awarded grant to make historic Williams House more secure during hurricanes

The historic John C. Williams House on the USF St. Petersburg campus will undergo major restorations and upgrades over the next two years thanks to a $280,640 matching grant from the Florida Division of Historical Resources.

With matching funds, more than $561,280 will go towards restoration efforts at Williams House, listed on the U.S. Register of Historic Places.

The upgrades will include foundation work, a new roof, hurricane panels and other repairs to ensure safety and stability during a major storm. The home was built in 1891 by General John C. Williams, one of the co-founders of St. Pete.

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