This two-story building was completed in 1893 and had commercial space on both floors. The Brevard County State Bank was the first bank south of Titusville and the third state chartered bank in Florida and the importance of this bank as a source of funding for many Cocoa buildings cannot be overstated.
The bank flourished until the 1930’s. Since that time, businesses including retail shops, restaurants and clubs have occupied the space. The original Palladian style windows can still be seen on the second floor. The Brevard County State Bank was located on the SW corner of Harrison St and Delannoy Ave (current location of Pub Americana). The word “Bank” is still sculpted high up into the wall on the Delannoy Ave side.
Cattle run passing by the State Bank, pictured at the corner of current-day Taylor Park.
View from the old wooden SR.520 bridge, looking down Harrison Street. State bank pictured on the left.
~Courtesy of Central Brevard Mosquito Beaters “Memory Books” — Photos courtesy of State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory, https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/37144