Florida Power and Light Company Ice Plant

The Florida Power and Light Company Ice Plant, located in Melbourne, Florida, is a historic site recognized for its significance in the region's industrial history. Constructed between 1926 and 1927, the plant originally cost $100,000 and had an impressive ice production capacity of 50 tons. It operated until 1977 and was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Today, the site is a point of interest for tourists and researchers, with ongoing discussions about its potential redevelopment into a restaurant, offices, or residential space.