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

Old City Hall Complex

Photographed By Jamie Cox, November 4, 2011

1. Old City Hall Complex Marker

Inscription. Brevard Art Museum was at one time City Hall, police, and fire department of Eau Gallie. Whenever there was a fire, a siren, located on top of the three story roof, would inform all the local volunteers they were needed. Local businessmen on Highland would push the fire truck out of the station onto Highland.

During the Depression the city did not have enough money for a new battery for the fire truck. The volunteers would push the truck down Bud Yeager Drive and pop the clutch to start the engine. This was how they got the truck started for about a year before a new battery was purchased. The fire truck always started and arrived at each call.

Early residents had to be careful where they walked. A revised Eau Gallie ordinance in 1907 stated under Section 3 "No horse, mule, or other animal shall be ridden, led or driven or be allowed to stand on any of the sidewalks of the town."

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 28° 7.883′ N, 80° 37.653′ W. Marker is in Melbourne, Florida, in Brevard County. Marker is on Highland Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Melbourne FL 32935, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Karrick's Grocery (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Highland and St. Clair Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Ginter Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Downtown Eau Gallie (about 300 feet away); Population on the Rise (about 300 feet away); Corner of Highland and Eau Gallie Blvd. (about 400 feet away); Harbor City Hotel (about 500 feet away); Eau Gallie Public Library (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Melbourne.

Regarding Old City Hall Complex. The Brevard Art Museum mentioned on the marker became the Foosaner Art Museum which in 2011 became part of Florida Tech. In about 2018, The Foosaner museum closed.

Old City Hall Complex Marker on Highland Avenue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jamie Cox, May 15, 2023

2. Old City Hall Complex Marker on Highland Avenue

Foosaner Art Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jamie Cox, November 4, 2011

3. Foosaner Art Museum

Formerly Brevard Art Museum, formerly the Old City Hall Complex.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. This page has been viewed 723 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on May 15, 2023, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. Photos: 1. submitted on November 7, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. 2. submitted on May 15, 2023, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. 3. submitted on November 7, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.