The William H. Gleason House is a historic home in

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. The house was built around 1884 by

William Henry Gleason William Henry Gleason (June 28, 1829 – November 8, 1902) was an American politician from Florida. He was Florida's Lieutenant Governor of Florida, second Lieutenant Governor and was very briefly, acting Governor. Early life William Henry Gle ...

(c. 1829–1902) and his wife Sarah Griffin Gleason and is at 1736 Pineapple Avenue in the

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neighborhood founded by the Gleasons before incorporating with Melbourne in 1969. Gleason House is an outstanding example of Queen Anne style architecture. On January 25, 1997, it was added to the

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References and external links

Brevard County listings
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National Register of Historic Places

Old Pineapple Inn
- Website of the Old Pineapple Inn, a bed and breakfast inn operated at the Gleason House. Houses in Brevard County, Florida National Register of Historic Places in Brevard County, Florida Buildings and structures in Melbourne, Florida {{BrevardCountyFL-NRHP-stub

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