1900 Building

Coordinates: 28°04′46″N 80°36′12″W / 28.07942°N 80.60326°W / 28.07942; -80.60326

1900 Building
1900 Building
General information
Town or city 1900 South Harbor City Boulevard
Melbourne, Florida
Country United States
Completed 1924[1]
Client Elton Hall (Developer)[1]

The 1900 Building is a historic U.S. building located at 1900 South Harbor City Boulevard, Melbourne, Florida. This three story building was constructed in 1924 and originally opened as the Melbourne Hotel.[1] The building housed several businesses through the years, including a bank, specialty stores and professional offices. The building has seen significant architectural changes over the years, with the reconstruction of the corner tower, elimination of the original windows, reconstruction of the covered walkways, and elimination of the dome atop the tower. The building received its current name from its address -- "1900" South Harbour City Boulevard.[1]

Hauntings

The building is supposedly haunted by a woman named Amelia who is claimed to have died there. Her ghost is seen walking the halls and things have been moved.

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 1900 Building Historical marker mounted at the rear parking lot of the 1900 Building.


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