Swampy Live: It’s said Capone played pool here, Melbourne
This is the Myles Building in Downtown Melbourne. Built in 1913, this building has housed everything from a hotel to school classrooms. Currently in the building is Chandlery, a shop of candles and gifts, opened in 1994. Beside Chandlery is Giftique, which is also a gift shop and opened in 2006.
After prohibition Shorty’s Bar moved in along with a pool room. It is said that gangster Al Capone made Shorty’s one of his many Florida stops and shot some pool.
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