Pan Am Key West
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…
History of Key West, Florida. All sorts of information you can find about our island city of Key West, Florida.
Key West Cemetary Map courtesy of the Historic Florida Keys Foundation
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…
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…
Jimmy Buffett in Key West.
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…
The Key West Sculpture Garden – Where History Meets Art
In front of the Waterfront Playhouse in Mallory Square is the Key West sculpture garden, where history meets art! It opened in September 1997. Originally, it featured thirty-six bronze busts…
An example of Conch House architecture in Key West.
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…
Casa Marina Resort Key West
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…
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…
Island Genn posing next to a sculpture of Ernest Hemingway in Key West, FL
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,…
Key West visitors from all over the world come to see the Southern Most Point of the United States.
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…
This fire bell was relocated from a tower at the cemetery. It rang to alert of a fire and for curfew.
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…
Conch Republic
You may have heard Key West referred to as the Conch Republic. That is because in 1982, Key West seceded from the United States. What prompted this move was a…