Digitizing History to Drive a Community-wide Celebration

Martin County Florida Centennial Site

Client Info

Incorporated on August 5, 1925, and named after John Wellborn Martin, who served as the Governor of Florida, from 1925 to 1929, Martin County, Florida is located due North of Palm Beach County and within Florida’s Treasure Coast region. With more than 160,000 full time residents, the county encompasses vibrant communities and spectacular beauty.

2025 marks Martin County’s Centennial. In preparation for the celebration the county reached out to Promet Source to design and develop a website that would serve as a communitywide hub for Centennial related activities, as well as a digital repository of historical images and points of interest.

Promet has served as a trusted and collaborative partner for optimizing Martin County’s online presence, since 2016, providing ongoing support and maintenance services, as well strategic consultation, and award-winning design and development work.

Industry

State & Local Government

Top challenge

• The site needed to accommodate uploads of multiple types of extremely large image files, while still ensuring optimal site performance.

• A distinct look and feel was needed to ground the site within a historical framework, while still providing the level of functionality inherent to Martin County’s main Drupal CMS.

• The user experience needed to be inviting and drive ongoing engagement among multiple persona groups.

Top solution

• Utilization of WebP image formatting served to automatically convert all image types into a manageable size without a loss of clarity or quality.

• Building the site as a Drupal 10 CMS ensured continuity with the primary Martin County website and streamlined training for new users.

• A vintage, script-like font and the incorporation of antique elements on web pages that appeared faded and discolored due to age, created an engaging departure from current web experiences.

We are very fortunate to have the relationship that we have with Promet. From the start, the team has been responsive, collaborative, and aligned with everything we set out to accomplish.

Jennifer Hagedorn

Web Content Analyst, Martin County, Florida

What We Did

We built a Drupal 10 website that balances historical charm with modern functionality. Using WebP image formatting, we made it simple to upload and display historical photos without compromising site performance. The design incorporates vintage-inspired elements that create an authentic historical feel while maintaining full modern functionality.

Martin County Florida Centennial Site Homepage

Historical Look, Modern Function

We created a unique design that feels appropriately historical through vintage fonts and aged-looking elements, while maintaining the robust functionality of Martin County's main website. This makes the site both engaging and practical.

Smart Image Handling

Our WebP image solution automatically converts various file types (TIFF, JPEG, PNG) into web-friendly formats without losing quality. This lets staff easily upload historical materials while keeping the site running smoothly.

Easy Content Management

The site works seamlessly with Martin County's existing Drupal system, making it simple for staff to add events, upload images, and adjust layouts. This ensures the site can grow and evolve throughout the centennial year.

The Result

The site launched successfully in early 2024 with a phased approach that builds anticipation for the centennial year. The "Coming Soon" strategy is already encouraging community members to contribute historical materials and stay engaged with upcoming celebration plans.

Come 2025, the site will serve as the central communications hub for a wide range of events and celebrations sponsored by local businesses and community non-profits.

Design & Development

Drupal 10 implementation
Historical design elements
Responsive layouts

Content Management

Image optimization
Editorial workflows
Layout controls

Accessibility & Performance

WCAG 2.2 AA compliance
Mobile optimization
Performance testing

Community Features

Social media integration
Event calendar
Content contribution tools

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