Celebrating 100 Years
LOOKING BACK
TITUSVILLE HAS A RICH HISTORY, from our first native inhabitants to early pioneers, through amazing growth and community development, to the space age with Mercury, Gemini, Apollo and the Space Shuttle programs to today’s robust new space age with more launches on the manifest that most of us ever dreamed. Titusville is a community of proud and accomplished citizens with a love of the charm such a magnificent historical place on the planet enjoys.
Legend is that Titusville got its name when Colonel Henry T. Titus won the honor in a domino game against Capt. Clark Rice to determine which player got to name the town. If Col, Titus had not won that historic game (1873), Titusville might just be called Riceville.
SOME HISTORIC FACTS & LOCAL PLACES.
At 325 South Washington Ave, you can see historic architecture, a building that has held many stories…and businesses…in Titusville.
In 1926, the first floor was occupied by Florida Power & Light Company. The second floor was occupied by the Veron Hotel and Café. In the 1950s, it was the location of Sease Electric Company which installed the vintage Hotpoint sign still prominent today.
At 327 South Washington Ave, was The Pritchard Building. Here Capt. James Pritchard operated James Pritchard & Son Hardware. It’s a short walk down the street to his still famous residence. The Historic Pritchard House is open for tours by appointment (call 321-607-02030).
In 1927, Titusville’s first aviation center opened for use as an emergency landing field for mail services. No airports existed on the east coast between Jacksonville and Miami at the time. Significantly, it was also used for auxiliary pilot training During WWII. This is the location of the present-day Arthur Dunn Airpark now used for skydiving and private aviation.
These stories and historical facts are from the City of Titusville’s Historic Preservation Board 2021, and can be further explored on the City’s website.
100 Years in 2023
100 Years is a Mighty Milestone.
Our first chapter, our first 100 years, celebrated in 2023, is filled to the brim with historical moments and world-class achievements.
Chambers across the land have contributed to the fabric of community success, pulled people up, supported new ideas and enterprises, and made the stories of our towns and places grow stronger.
The Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce stands tall among chambers.
We live in an exciting place, with the most advanced technology and the most beautiful natural spaces. And the future is bright.
TOMORROW LAUNCHES HERE.
100 YEARS OF LEADERS
The Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce was originally formed in 1923. And always along the way, we have found engaged, dedicated leaders to champion small business, community progress and citizen engagement.
Here is a walk back in history to see the champions who served as Chairs of our Board of Directors over the years. Enjoy this trip down memory lane.