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

Myles Building

Photographed By Jamie Cox, November 27, 2011

1. Myles Building Marker

Inscription. This building was erected in 1913 and contained a billiard parlor and restaurant on the ground floor, and the Midway Hotel upstairs. The Melbourne Times moved from its Front Street location to this building almost as soon as it was finished, and remained here about four years.

Following Prohibition, the billiard parlor became Shorty's Bar, and it is said that mobster Al Capone once played pool here.

When the local school needed more classrooms (1916-1920), students had to attend some classes in this building as well as in the Methodist church across the street and in City Hall.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Industry & Commerce • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 28° 4.698′ N, 80° 36.327′ W. Marker is in Melbourne, Florida, in Brevard County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of New Haven Avenue. Marker is attached to the building and can be viewed from the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 911 E New Haven Avenue, 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. Campbell Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Florida East Coast Railroad (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); History of the 1900 Building

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(about 600 feet away); The First Congregational Church of Melbourne (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tin Can Tourist Campground (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carleton Hotel - Idlewylde Hotel (approx. ¼ mile away); Trysting Steps and Bluff Walk (approx. ¼ mile away); Front Street (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Melbourne.

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Photographed By Diane Murphy, October 2023

2. Myles Building Marker

Photographed By Diane Murphy, October 2023

3. Myles Building Marker

Photographed By Diane Murphy, October 2023

4. Myles Building Marker

Photographed By Jamie Cox, November 27, 2011

5. Myles Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. This page has been viewed 875 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 28, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 8, 2023, by Diane Murphy of Saint Cloud, Florida. 5. submitted on November 28, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.