Posts in category History

The staff in front of the Telegraph Company office on Greene Street. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / August 21, 1867 1867 Mayor E.O. Gwynn, …

St. Ann’s Hall used while the new St. Mary Star of the Sea Chruch was under construction. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / August 20, …

John Lowe. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / August 19, 1917 1917 John Lowe Jr. died in Key West at the age of 84. He …

A “bookie operation” behind a Duval Street bar. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / August 18, 1954 1954 Key West Police Chief Bienvenido Perez announced …

John Bartlum. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / August 17, 1856 1856 The clipper ship Stephen R. Mallory was launched. The ship was 164 feet …

Nelson English. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / August 16, 1934 1934 Nelson English Park at the corner of Thomas and Louisa Streets was dedicated. …

The Kress Building at Christmas in the 1940’s. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / August 15, 1978 1978 David Wolkowsky bought the Kress Building at …

Navy Day parade on Duval Street in World War II. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / August 14, 1945 1945 Key West greeted the news …

Karl Tanlzer aka Dr. Count Von Cosel. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / August 13, 1952 1952 The body of Karl Tanzler aka Dr. Count …

Carlos Manuel de Cespedes. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / August 12, 1933 1933 Carlos Manuel de Cespedes was named president of Cuba in place …

The Peacon House on Eaton Street. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / August 11, 1974 1974 Angelo Donghia of New York bought the Peacon House …

Two water spouts and a lighting strike off the Lower Keys. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / August 9, 1950 1950 Thousand of fish were …

Launching of the USCG Joshua Appleby. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / August 8, 1998 1998 The USCG Joshua Appleby (WEM 556) was Launched. It …

Plan of Indian Key in 1840. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / August 7, 1840 1840 Indians attack and burned the settlement on Indian Key. …

Walter C. Maloney. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / August 6, 1884 1884 Walter C. Maloney died in Key West at age of 71. He …

The Dog Track on Stock Island. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / August 5, 1967 1967 The Florida State Racing Commission approved a new dog …

Members of the Florida National Guard at Fort Taylor. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / August 4, 1935 1935 A crowd estimate at 3,000 greeted …

The Monroe Theater and adjoining buildings destroyed by fire. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / August 3, 1995 1995 Fire destroyed the Copa nightclub in …

Key West Junkanoos. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / August 2, 1984 1984 Bill Bulter founder and “King” of the Key West Junkanoos island entertainers …

The Marine Barracks at the Naval Station. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / August 1, 1977 1977 The Marine Barrack located on the Truman Annex …