Melbourne in Brevard County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Melbourne Ice Plant
Photographed by Jamie Cox, October 25, 2011
1. Melbourne Ice Plant Marker
However, the ice plant never went beyond the 50-ton capacity, probably because other ice plants were built closer to the South Florida vegetable fields.
Before this plant was built, one in Fort Pierce shipped ice to Melbourne on the Florida East Coast Railway. Someone would meet the train with a horse and wagon and deliver ice door-to-door.
Those who wanted to make ice cream in hand-cranked home units would bury a block of ice in a hole in the ground until Sunday rolled around, then they made ice cream for the whole family.
This building is on the National Register of Historic Places
Erected by South Brevard Historical Society and the City of Melbourne.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1926.
Location. 28° 4.975′ N, 80° 36.371′ W. Marker is in Melbourne, Florida, in Brevard County
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Regionally, this marker is in Florida’s Space Coast. It is also in the American South. 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: Green Gables (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The First Congregational Church of Melbourne (approx. Ό mile away); Carleton Hotel - Idlewylde Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away); History of the 1900 Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Myles Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Tin Can Tourist Campground (approx. 0.3 miles away); Campbell Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Florida East Coast Railroad (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Melbourne.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Melbourne Hotel (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. The building is obvious from US 1, especially when travelling north. However the marker is behind the building and not obvious.
Regarding Melbourne Ice Plant. The Ice Plant was still selling ice retail at least until the early 1970s.
Photographed by Kenneth K Bowman, February 18, 2018
2. Melbourne Ice Plant Marker
Marker is to the left of the light pole. This side of the building faces south.
Photographed by Jamie Cox, October 25, 2011
3. Melbourne Ice Plant Marker
Photographed by Kenneth K Bowman, February 18, 2018
4. Melbourne Ice Plant Marker
As can be seen in this later photo, the marker has been moved. The GPS coords have been updated to show the newer location. The wooden frame has been removed from the marker at its original location
Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. This page has been viewed 3,298 times since then and 159 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 28, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. 2. submitted on February 18, 2018, by Kenneth K Bowman of Melbourne, Florida. 3. submitted on October 28, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. 4. submitted on February 18, 2018, by Kenneth K Bowman of Melbourne, Florida. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
