National Register of Historic Places

Driftwood Inn and Restaurant

Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida
Listed
August 5, 1994
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
94000751

About this property

The Driftwood Inn and Restaurant (also known as The Breezeway) is a historic site in Vero Beach, Florida. It is located at 3150 Ocean Drive. On August 6, 1994, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The Driftwood Inn was opened in 1937, conceived and constructed by local Vero Beach eccentric and businessman Waldo E. Sexton. The hotel and resort were continually expanded throughout the years, and the property is now a partial interval ownership/timeshare along with being a traditional hotel.

Location

3150 Ocean Dr.
Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida
27.65114, -80.35501

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Driftwood Inn and Restaurant listed on the National Register?

Driftwood Inn and Restaurant was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 5, 1994.

What type of historic resource is Driftwood Inn and Restaurant?

Driftwood Inn and Restaurant is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Driftwood Inn and Restaurant?

The period of significance for Driftwood Inn and Restaurant is recorded as the industrial era.

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