JUDGE GEORGE ROBBINS HOUSE - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

Built: Oct., 1900 ‚ March, 1901
Location: 703 Indian River Avenue, Titusville
The Judge George Robbins House is the only remaining example of the Dutch Colonial Revival style in Titusville. Robbins bought the lot in 1891 for $1,500. He bought an adjoining lot a year later. Construction began in Oct., 1900 and it was completed in early March, 1901.

Robbins served as superintendent of the Mexican Central Railway for two years. He returned to the U.S. and attended law school. Following graduation, he moved to Florida and was admitted to the Bar in 1886. His familiarity with the railroad industry and his prowess as an attorney attracted the attention of railroad mogul, Henry Flagler, who later retained his services.

The Judge George Robbins House was selected for the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.

In the 1870's, J. W. Joyner built a storehouse and saloon on this site. Joyner's residence was built on pilings in the river. John Zeller had a wheelwright shop just beyond the water's edge and a smith shop nearby. These early structures are shown on the 1879 platt of Joynerville (later became Titusville). Judge George Robbins purchased this site and began building this residence in 1900.

Street address: 703 Indian River Avenue Titusville, FL United States 32780 County / Borough / Parish: Brevard Year listed: 1990 Historic (Areas of) Significance: A 2 story Dutch colonial Revival built by Judge George Robbins Periods of significance: 1875-1899 Historic function: Home to George Robbins Current function: Domestic residence Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 1: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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