James W. Rossetter House, Melbourne

About James W. Rossetter House

James W. Rossetter House offers guided historical tours that begin at the neighboring 1901 Roesch House across the street, then proceed to the 1908 Rossetter House, its gardens, an outbuilding garage, and the 1865 Houston Family Memorial Cemetery. Tours last approximately 1.5 hours and include discussion of local history and the Rossetter family's role as merchants in the fishing industry and Standard Oil agents. The cemetery portion can be skipped. Admission is $15 per person, though rainy-day tours consist of the house interior only at $10. Group tours of 10 or more people scheduled and paid in advance cost $10 per person. Tours run Wednesday through Saturday at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m., requiring 24 hours notice for reservations. The house, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, stands in Melbourne, Florida. Details and booking information appear at rossetterhousemuseum.org.