James Wadsworth Rossetter House

The James Wadsworth Rossetter House is a residential building from the 1860s that was enlarged and updated in the early 1900s, located in Melbourne's historic district. The home contains period furnishings and displays architectural details that reflect the style of that era.

The house was built in 1860 and then substantially reworked in 1904 to reflect the family's growing wealth. This renovation period marked the expansion of their business interests in fishing and petroleum distribution in the region.

The house reflects how prosperous merchant families lived during Florida's early development era. Visitors can see how the rooms were arranged and used in daily life by the Rossetter family.

The house can be visited through guided tours that walk you through the rooms and their furnishings. Plan to spend time exploring the different spaces and details at a leisurely pace.

After her father's death, Carrie Rossetter took over the petroleum distribution business, an unusual choice for a woman at that time. She managed both the household and the operation for more than seventy years, shaping the family legacy throughout that period.

Location: Florida

GPS coordinates: 28.12833,-80.62611

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:45