THE CASEMENTS 

History of the mansion The Casements was built in 1913 as the winter residence of a clergyman. In 1918, it was bought by the well-known philanthropist John Rockefeller who chose to live there during the winter. After his death in 1937, the place was deserted for many years. In 1974, the building was purchased by the City of Ormond Beach. With the use of a grant, the place was fully restored by 1979. The Casements offers a variety of activities to locals, as well as visitors from around the world.   In 2009, a series of renovations to the outside of the building occurred. A stained glass skylight decorates the top of the staircase. Various traditional pieces of furniture have been renovated and they decorated the inner rooms of the house. The unique thing about the house is the type of windows that cover each bedroom. Those windows are made of a special material that keeps the heat out during the summer. The kitchen is fully equipped because weddings and other festivities are held throughout the year. The history room is equipped with old newspapers and the sitting room holds the original desk of John Rockefeller. Around the rooms there are different exhibits and galleries.