Posts in category History

Masonic Temple at 315 Simonton Street. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / July 11, 1900 1900 The Key West Public Library at the Masonic Temple …

Captain Shirley Garson. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / July 10, 1953 1953 Captain Shirley Garson of the bottom fishing charter boat Storm King brought …

Chuck’s Sandwich shop and the Southard Apartment Hotel. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / July 9, 1954 1954 Chuck’s Sandwich Shop, owner Charles Rosen, and …

Newt Munson and friends on the island named for him. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / July 8, 1962 1962 The movie PT-109, the story …

Mario Sanchez at work in his outdoor studio. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / July 7, 1962 1962 Four painted wood-carvings by Key West artist …

Bruce Hall of the Ruth Hargrove Institute on United Street TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / July 6, 1958 1958 Congress approved the Navy’s request …

Drawing of the bell of the Henrietta Marie TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / July 5, 1983 1983 Archaeolgist David Moore and three other divers …

Key West City Hall in July 4, 1876. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / July 4, 1876 1876 The new city hall on Greene Street …

Seal of Monroe County. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / July 3, 1823 1823 Monroe County, the sixth county in Florida, was established by an …

The steamer Edward Luckenback. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / July 2, 1942 1942 The merchant vessel Edward Luckenback was sunk when it strayed in …

Fort Jefferson in 1861. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / July 1, 1858 1858 The Fort Jefferson Lighthouse was first lighted.

Abraham Sawyer. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / June 30, 1939 1939 Abraham Sawyer “Little Abe” died in Miami at age 77. Abe was born …

Peacon’s Grocery at the corner of Fleming and William Streets. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / June 29, 1914 1914 Richard Peacon’s grocery store on …

The Naval Station Main Gate at the corner of Southard and Thomas Streets. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / June 28, 1968 1968 Captain John …

The First Congregational Church TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / June 27, 19031903 The corner stone was laid for the First Congregational Church on William …

Harris Family on the lawn of the Southernmost House. Judge Harris seated right. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / June 26, 19361936 Judge Jeptha Vining …

Key West Art Center from a drawing by Townsend Morgan. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / June 25, 19881965 Townsend Morgan, 81-year-old, died in Englewood, …

Colonel Jim Thompson receives his medal from President Ronald Reagan. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / June 24, 19881988 Key West resident Colonel Floyd “Jim” …

Wickers Stadium named for Harry Wickers. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / June 23, 19441944 Key West native Sergeant Harry L. (Bubber) Wickers was killed …

Bernice Brantley, Miss Key West, cuts the ribbon to open the Overseas Highway. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / June 22, 19381938 Miss Bernice Brantley …