History
Key West and the History of Flight
With the current expansion of the Key West International Airport going on, it seems apropos to take a look back at the connection to Key West and the history of flight. From military to civilian air, this little island has…
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Key West Cemetery
A horrible hurricane that hit the island of Key West on October 11, 1846 disinterred most of the bodies in the original burial ground near Higgs Beach. So, a new location on higher ground in the center of Key West…
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Key West Historic Markers Tour: The Freeman Curry House
Walking around downtown last night, I got a great shot of the beautiful and historic Freeman Curry House. Located at 724 Eaton Street, this impressive residence brings one back to a slower time, truly island time! Shipbuilder Samuel Filer originally…
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Jimmy Buffett
While Key West has been home to its share of celebrities through the ages, perhaps none are as well known as Jimmy Buffett. His music and his Margaritaville brand are recognized nearly everywhere. And while he is not originally from…
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The Key West Sculpture Garden – Where History Meets Art
In front of the Waterfront Playhouse in Mallory Square is a sculpture garden, opened in September 1997. It originally featured thirty-six bronze busts of people that have had a huge impact on our island city of Key West. A few…
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Caroline Street Treasures
Everyone who visits Key West knows about Duval Street. In addition to all of the ever changing shops that line Duval Street, it is home to bars like Sloppy Joe’s, restaurants like Banana Cafe, museums like the Oldest House, and…
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Key West Architecture: Conch Houses
For those in the know of Key West architecture, conch houses are a historic famed style of house built on the island. This is just one of the many things that Key West is known for. A few that come…
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Casa Marina Resort – A Key West Landmark
The Casa Marina Resort is currently run under the Hilton flag. However, it has a very rich history dating back to the early 1900’s. The property opened its doors on December 31, 1920, making the main building over 100 years…
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Key West Historical Sites
Key West is full of history, making it a dream place to visit for history buffs. On our tiny 2 x 4 mile island, you will find a ton of areas and properties designated as historical. There are four designations…
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Ernest Hemingway Hang Outs in Key West
Pretty much anyone who knows anything about Key West knows that Ernest Hemingway once called the island home. He is arguably the most famous Key West resident of all time, hence the huge annual Hemingway Days celebrations held each July…
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Southernmost Point
The Southernmost Point Buoy is a concrete monument anchored to the ground at the corner of South Street and Whitehead Street in Key West, Florida. It marks the southernmost point of the continental United States. Technically, the most southern point…
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Key West Firehouse Museum
The Key West Firehouse Museum is an informative museum for those interested in firefighting and/or history. The building, formerly Firehouse No. 3, was active from 1907 until 1998. It is one of the oldest firehouses in the state of Florida. Retired Key…
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