National Register of Historic Places

Vero Beach Community Building, Old

Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida
Listed
January 19, 1993
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
92001746

About this property

The Old Vero Beach Community Building (also known as the Vero Beach Service Center, Vero Beach Physical Arts Center, or Heritage Center) is a historic building in Vero Beach, Florida. Located at 2146 14th Avenue, the Vero Beach Community Building was built in 1935 during the New Deal Era, a project that provided residents and visitors alike with social and entertainment activities during the Great Depression. The building served as a social gathering place, playhouse, and meeting hall as well as the Headquarters for the Tourist Club. The Community Building once hosted a zoo that consisted of a bear named "Alice", an alligator, monkeys and other animals. The site of the zoo is now occupied by Pocahantas Park. In 1943 a north wing was added to the building in order for it to become a servingmen's club. Organized by director Dale Wimbrow, the addition consisted of lounge, a restroom, and showers. After World War II, the 1943 addition became the Indian River Citrus Museum. On January 19, 1993, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

Location

2146 14th Ave.
Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida
27.64032, -80.39896

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Vero Beach Community Building, Old listed on the National Register?

Vero Beach Community Building, Old was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 19, 1993.

What type of historic resource is Vero Beach Community Building, Old?

Vero Beach Community Building, Old is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Vero Beach Community Building, Old is recorded as the industrial era.

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