The WAGER HOUSE - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

Built: c. 1891
Location: 621 Indian River Avenue, Titusville
In 1875 Perry Wager came to Titusville and began operating a grocery store called "The Headquarters" just to the south of this site. The original structure had a dock that ran well out into the Indian River, upon which to receive supplies delivered by boat. Wager and his son, Ellis, published Titusville's first newspaper, the Florida Star, i 1880.


The Wager House is one of the oldest buildings in Titusville, and a fine example of the Colonial Revival style. Originally, it was a two-story, flat-roofed structure built by Pleasant J. Hall for Perry Wager. The third floor and hip-roof, with a widow's walk, were added in the early 1900's. The south side porch was a 1915 addition.

Perry Wager's son, Ellis, published Brevard County's first newspaper, the Florida Star, from the first floor of the house. The second floor was used, on occasion, as Titusville's ballroom and opera house.

The Wager House was added to the National Register of Historic places in 1990.

Street address: 621 Indian River Drive Titusville, FL United States 32780 County / Borough / Parish: Brevard Year listed: 1990 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, architecture, engineering Periods of significance: 1875-1924 Historic function: It housed Titusville's first newspaper as well as serving as a ballroom Current function: Private 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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