1900 Building, building in Florida, United States
The 1900 Building is a three-story hotel in Melbourne, Florida, completed in 1924 and originally named the Melbourne Hotel. It features a prominent corner tower and occupies a location on South Harbor City Boulevard, combining hotel rooms with retail spaces and offices.
Built in 1924 by developer Elton Hall, the building opened on September 24 with a hundred rooms, a restaurant, and various facilities including a telegraph office. Over the decades, it shifted from hotel use to housing a bank, shops, and offices as the city's needs changed.
The hotel played a key role in Melbourne's development during the 1920s and remains a landmark that locals recognize and value. It represents the town's effort to establish itself as a destination between larger cities.
The building has a parking lot behind it and a historical marker that shares information with visitors. When walking past, you can observe the older-style brickwork and the corner tower structure that defines its appearance.
Local lore tells of a woman named Amelia who fell in love at the hotel and died there, with some claiming she still waits for her captain's return. Workers have reported footsteps on the second floor and doors opening and closing on their own at night.
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