Titusville Veterans Memorial Fishing Pier
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Titusville Veterans Memorial Fishing Pier

Short Fishing Pier on March 8, 2008
Titusville Fishing Pier - Sign Titusville Fishing Pier - Entrance way Titusville Fishing Pier - Memorial to Veterans Titusville Fishing Pier - View of the pier #1
Titusville Fishing Pier - View of the pier #2 Titusville Fishing Pier - View of the pier #3 Titusville Fishing Pier - Newly opened concession building. Titusville Fishing Pier - A peek inside the concession building.
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In 1922 a two lane bridge was constructed across the Indian River Lagoon. In 1949 the current bridge was constructed. Titusville purchased a 600 foot portion of the old bridge for use as a fishing pier. It became very popular with fishermen and shrimpers from far and wide. Many a family supper was obtained here. Catching bait fish & shrimp was a part of our local economy. It was a beautiful place to take the family or a special friend for a picturesque walk.

In February 1977 a Gold Star Mothers' plaque was installed dedicating the pier as a memorial to those who served our country in the Armed Forces. It was stolen sometime in 2004 and replaced in March, 2008.

Starting in 2000 the pier had to be closed numerous times for repair. In October, 2005 hurricanes caused serious damage to the pier. Two boats that came loose from their moorings compounded the damage significantly. Planning to repair this popular part of Titusville's heritage, industry and recreation has been underway for years.

In May, 2006 the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) agreed to pay a part of the repair costs. Studies were started. In July, 2007, the amount of repair/replacement costs FEMA would reimburse was increased to over 3 million dollars. More studies were started. The original design company was replaced with one that would plan a lower, more fishing friendly pier. A 2009 opening date is being contemplated.

On March 7, 2008 a replacement memorial plaque was "rededicated" and the concession stand opened. A small finger pier is available for the public.

Ground Breaking for Veterans' Memorial Pier Concession Building

The ground breaking ceremony for the concession building at the Veterans' Memorial Pier in Titusville, Florida, was held Monday, May 10, 2004, at 9:00 a.m. The anticipated construction period for this North Brevard Recreation Referendum project is six months during which the pier, finger pier, and associated parking lot will be closed. For more information, please call 264-5105.
Titusville Fishing Pier, groundbreaking May 10, 2004
Photo left to right:
Crizzer Kennedy, Daniel Wood, Richard LeAndro, Larry Clark, Ken Ward, Ted Beck, Commissioner Truman Scarborough, Molly Farace.
Veterans Memorial Fishing Pier in February, 2005

      March 31, 2005 -- City of Titusville "Up-N-Coming"
Veteran's Memorial Pier – Construction is underway on the reconstruction of the piers, concession stand and bait shop at the Veteran's Memorial Pier. The restoration project will bring a new kitchen area for the concession stand, new sales area for the bait shop, new restrooms, and a new weather enclosure for outside dining. The contractor is ABBA Construction of Jacksonville. (Original submission date March 2003)

Construction work in July 2005

Fishing Pier damaged by boat during hurricane Wilma
This photo of the Fishing Pier was taken from the Max Brewer bridge, which was closed to traffic when a 60' sailboat broke loose during hurricane Wilma and caused structural damage.

Snack bar at the fishing pier under construction
December 26, 2005 - The Snack bar is well underway. Pier repairs have not yet been made.
North side of Max Brewer Causeway (Rt. 406/402), just off the west end of the bridge.

Views of the Fishing Pier in 2002

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