Melbourne in Brevard County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Crenshaw Hotel
Site of the First Melbourne Hospital
Photographed By Jamie Cox, August 12, 2009
1. Crenshaw Hotel Marker
On February 2, 1928, the hotel became the Melbourne Hospital, operated by Dr. and Mrs. I.M. Hay who came here from St. Augustine.
The building served as the area's hospital for nine years, then reverted back to the Crenshaw Hotel and apartments.
The building was completely restored and reopened as a hotel and apartments in May, 1980, by W. C Hersom.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1944.
Location. 28° 4.548′ N, 80° 36.081′ W. Marker is in Melbourne, Florida, in Brevard County. Marker is on East River Drive, 0.1 miles east of U.S. 1, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1207, Melbourne FL 32901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Post Office Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); Florida East Coast Railroad (approx. ¼ mile away); History of the 1900 Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Front Street (approx. ¼ mile away); Trysting Steps and Bluff Walk (approx. 0.3 miles away); Campbell Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Myles Building
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Photographed By Jamie Cox, August 12, 2009
2. Crane Cliff Apartments
Formerly Crenshaw Hotel
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,068 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
