20 S Broad Street

The History

This is the site of the first auto dealership in Brooksville, a Ford agency, operated by A. Jake Amstutz and R.T. Hancock. Zeke Rogers then constructed this building for his Dodge Dealership. This brick building is actually stucco scored to look like brick over a real brick masonry building. The main character-defining feature of the building is the large arched opening that allowed vehicles to be driven into the building for repair and showcasing. “This structure is indicative of the automotive and livery stable designs of buildings constructed in the early part of this century [1900’s]. A large open central bay was common these days in order to bring the automotive field inside for repair or work” (Florida Master Site File).

This building has been owned by the Hogan family since 1989.  There are large murals on the back of the building depicting the early physicians of Brooksville and Murphy’s Drugstore.

CITATIONS/CREDIT: 

Florida’s Master Site File for this address found at the Train Depot Museum

Hernando County Property Appraiser