National Register of Historic Places

Gleason, William H., House

Melbourne, Brevard County, Florida
Listed
January 25, 1997
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
96001608

About this property

The William H. Gleason House is a historic home in Melbourne, Florida, United States. The house was built around 1884 by William Henry Gleason (c. 1829–1902) and his wife Sarah Griffin Gleason and is at 1736 Pineapple Avenue in the Eau Gallie neighborhood founded by the Gleasons before incorporating with Melbourne in 1969. Gleason House is an outstanding example of Queen Anne style architecture. On January 25, 1997, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Brevard County listings at National Register of Historic Places Old Pineapple Inn - Website of the Old Pineapple Inn, a bed and breakfast inn operated at the Gleason House.

Location

1736 Pineapple Ave.
Melbourne, Brevard County, Florida
28.13529, -80.62901

Categories

EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Gleason, William H., House listed on the National Register?

Gleason, William H., House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 25, 1997.

What type of historic resource is Gleason, William H., House?

Gleason, William H., House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Gleason, William H., House is recorded as the industrial era.

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