In 1901, Ocracoke opened a two-story island inn; after a $750,000 community purchase, hurricane delays and eight years of restoration, the raised building has passed final inspection as a public cultural center
A historic building on North Carolina’s Ocracoke Island has entered a new chapter after years of restoration transformed the former Island Inn into a public cultural and community space. According to The Ocracoke Observer and The Borehamwood Post’s broader coverage of historic preservation projects, community-led efforts can play a crucial role in protecting local heritage….