Myles Building

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Myles Building
Building information
Town 911-919 East New Haven Avenue
Melbourne, Florida
Country United States
Completion date 1913[1]
Size 2 stories

The Myles Building is a historic U.S. building located at 911-919 East New Haven Avenue, Melbourne, Florida. This two story building was constructed in 1913 and included a restaurant and billiard parlor on the first floor and the Midway Hotel on the second.[1] Soon after completion, the Melbourne Times newspaper relocated to the Myles Building.[1] Part of the building was also used as a temporary classroom when the local schools ran out of space.[1] After prohibition ended, Shorty's Bar opened at the billiard parlor and according to legend, gangster Al Capone played pool there.[1]

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  1. ^ a b c d e Myles Building Historical marker mounted on the front of the Myles Building.

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Historical Marker for the Myles Building


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