Currently on The National Register of Historic Places, The James J. Curtis House c. 1874 was acquired by the Navy in 1903. Extensive work was performed on the home which included adding the three bay porches up and down, installing the hip roof to replace the flat roof and raising the home with the installation of 18 concrete piers to stabilize the foundation. The Navy was instrumental in establishing other homes in the Whitehead/Caroline street corridor which became officers quarters for the various branches that existed . The Curtis house is the ONLY home that exists in its original location. Listed in the Historically Significant Building Analysis performed by the Navy, the home became The Marine Officers Quarters as M2 The home is representative of a late nineteenth century vernacular know as a ''Conch House'', free of gingerbread, simple in its design, shingle roofing, weathered siding with louvered shutters. Two stories with balustrade railings and 9/9 window styles. As it exist today its one of the finest examples of ''Conch House'' Architecture in Key West. Additional information will be provided in a addendum to cover all the upgrades and enhancement performed on the home. The list is detailed and extensive.