Melbourne in Brevard County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
History of the 1900 Building
Photographed By Jamie Cox, November 27, 2011
1. History of the1900 Building Marker
1924
The midway city of Melbourne boasts the grand opening of the Melbourne Hotel. Built by developer Elton Hall.
Late 1920's to Early 1960's
Several specialty shops, a barbershop, a taxi dispatch station and drug store enjoyed bustling business on the first floor. The Van Croix Theatre was built adjacent to the building.
1960's
U.S. Route 1 was widened to allow for increased traffic flow… an end to store front parking for the first floor shops.
1970's
The Melbourne Bank and Trust/Flagship Bank bought the building and renovated the first and second floors for professional offices.
May of 1984
Harry and Wendy Brandon bought the building and renamed it the 1900 building because of its address and its reflection of the historic era in which it was built. The Brandon's completed an entire renovation of the third floor, reinstalled windows in the structure, added awnings, and continued using the building for professional offices.
Nov. 8 1985
Brandon Properties, Inc. Hosts the grand opening of the Downtown Office Center.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1984.
Location. 28° 4.738′ N, 80° 36.217′ W. Marker is in Melbourne
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The First Congregational Church of Melbourne (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Florida East Coast Railroad (about 400 feet away); Campbell Park (about 500 feet away); Myles Building (about 600 feet away); Carleton Hotel - Idlewylde Hotel (about 700 feet away); Trysting Steps and Bluff Walk (about 800 feet away); Front Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Causeway (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Melbourne.
Photographed By Diane Murphy, 2020
2. History of the 1900 Building Marker
Photographed By Diane Murphy, 2020
3. History of the 1900 Building Marker
Photographed By Diane Murphy, 2020
4. History of the 1900 Building Marker
Photographed By Jamie Cox, November 27, 2011
5. 1900 Building Entrance
On west side of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,415 times since then and 101 times this year. Last updated on November 19, 2023, by Diane Murphy of Saint Cloud, Florida. Photos: 1. submitted on December 9, 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 December 9, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
