SPELL HOUSE
Posted by: overrover
N 28° 36.129 W 080° 48.347
17R E 518988 N 3163923
One of the best remaining examples of Queen Anne style in Titusville
Waymark Code: WMGA2
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 07/03/2006
Views: 20
1200 Riverside Dr. c. 1911. Queen Anne. 2 and a half stories. Queen Anne. One of the best remaining examples of Queen Anne style in Titusville. James Spell was the first licensed pharmacist in the town. Home remains in the Spell family. Private. N.R. 1990.
Built: c. 1911
Location: 1200 Riverside Drive, Titusville
The spell House is one of Titusville's finest historic residences and an excellent example of the Queen Anne style. It is located in Sarah Gleason's addition to Titusville, which was platted in 1911. Mrs. Will Davis Spell purchased the lot from Gleason in 1911 for $550, and the house was apparently built shortly thereafter. Mrs. Spell's husband, Dr. James C. Spell, was the first licensed pharmacist in Titusville. He built the Spell Building in "old downtown," and operated the Banner Drug Store out of the corner storeroom. Spell was also Vice President of the Bank of Titusville.
Street address: 1200 Riverside Drive (at Brevard Street) Titusville, FL United States 32780
County / Borough / Parish: Brevard
Year listed: 1990
Historic (Areas of) Significance: One of the best remaining examples of Queen Anne style in Titusville
Periods of significance: 1900-1924
Historic function: Domestic - home of the first pharmacist in Titusville
Current function: Continues to be a home to the Spell Family
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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