Titusville in Brevard County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Huckabay & Budge Hardware

James Pritchard & Son Hardware

— 1886 - 1981 —

Huckabay & Budge Hardware Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, April 9, 2022

1. Huckabay & Budge Hardware Marker

Inscription. This hardware business was started in 1886 by a 21 year old Ohio man, Frank T. Budge and his partner, Felix G, Fuckabay. Huckabay & Budge Hardware was located in a small building, previously the express office, located on the north side of Main Street near the railroad dock. In January 1887 it was expanded to a warehouse they built next door. They sold stoves, doors, sash, paints, oils, hay and grain and were agents for Latin & Rand Gun Powder Co. Huckabay sold his half business interest to L.C. Oliver in 1888. Oliver had a lumber business near by dealing in Georgia pine lumber, shingles, lath, lime, brick and other building supplies. In 1888 Oliver & Budge Hardware & Lumber moved to a new location on Washington Avenue. Budge built a new brick building in 1891 on a lot just north of the Indian River Bank owned by Capt. James Pritchard, Budge had become acquainted with the Pritchard family in 1886 when he was starting his hardware business, became ill and was nursed back to health by Mrs. Pritchard. Budge married the Prichard's daughter, Frances Amelia, in 1889 and the Captain's son, D.B. "Boud" worked at the store. In 1895

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Budge decided to establish a hardware business in "booting Miami," and finding his venture to be profitable decided to stay, He sold his Titusville business to Capt. Pritchard in 1898; it was renamed James Pritchard & Son Hardware, and Boud became manager. The store was remodeled in 1926, installing large plate glass windows, stucco and tile trim, still visible at the entrance. When the Captain died in 1926, Boud became sole owner. In 1945 he sold half interest to his daughter Mary and her husband, Frank Schuster. They continued to operate James Pritchard & Son Hardware until they closed in 1981.

Sponsored by: Lovie Pritchard Chapter #561 of The Questers

Erected by Lovie Pritchard Chapter #561 of The Questers.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 28° 36.703′ N, 80° 48.449′ W. Marker is in Titusville, Florida, in Brevard County. It is at the intersection of South Washington Avenue (U.S. 1) and Julia Street, on the right when traveling north on South Washington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, April 9, 2022

2. Huckabay & Budge Hardware Marker

is at or near this postal address: 327 S Washington Ave, Titusville FL 32796, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Space Coast.

It is also in the American South

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: C.J. Dunham & Co. (a few steps from this marker); Losley’s Saloon & Alpine Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Indian River State Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Indian River State Bank - 1888 & Brady Grocery Store - 1886 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Music Shop / Jepson Furniture Store W.B. Knox Clothing & Men’s Furnishings (within shouting distance of this marker); History of 301 and 303 South Washington Ave. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Titus House (about 300 feet away); Walker Bank Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Titusville.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 252 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 1, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.