The Casa Caprona (also known as the Markert Apartments) is a historic building at 2605 St. Lucie Boulevard in Fort Pierce, Florida, US, built in 1926. The complex was designed in the Mediterranean Revival style by architects Arthur Beck and J.K. Shinn, and was built by T.H. Markenthaler and T.H. Kertshner. For a period of time the complex housed people training in the Navy's underwater demolition group during WWII. The complex was envisioned as the centerpiece for the proposed winter community of San Lucie Plaza. However, due to the collapse of the Florida land boom, the project failed.
After a collaborative effort from the Casa Carpona condominium association the property was named a landmark in 1984. On June 2, 1984, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
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External links St. Lucie County listings at National Register of Historic Places St. Lucie County listings at Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs