The WAGER HOUSE
Posted by: overrover
N 28° 36.490 W 080° 48.403
17R E 518896 N 3164590
Associated with Ellis Wager, son of the builder, who published the Florida Star, the county's first newspaper.
Waymark Code: WMGAJ
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 07/03/2006
Views: 22
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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