James Wadsworth Rossetter House
James Wadsworth Rossetter House, Historic mansion in Melbourne, Florida.
The James Wadsworth Rossetter House features period furnishings and architectural elements from the early 1900s, situated on Highland Avenue in Melbourne.
Built in the 1860s and renovated in 1904, the house belonged to James Rossetter, a merchant in the fishing industry and agent for Standard Oil Company.
The property includes the main house, the William R. Roesch House, and the Houston Family Memorial Cemetery, representing Florida's development during the late 19th century.
The Florida Historical Society manages guided tours of the Rossetter House Museum from Wednesday through Saturday, allowing visitors to explore the preserved interiors.
Carrie Rossetter took charge of the Standard Oil Distribution business at her father's passing in 1921, maintaining the property for seven decades.
Location: Florida
GPS coordinates: 28.12833,-80.62611
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:32
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