Posts in category History

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

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

Television star Johnny Carson. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / August 10, 1985 1985 Johnny Carson, star of NBC Television’s Tonight Show was in Key West …

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

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

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

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

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 …

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

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

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

Augustin Parla and his plane aaafter his arrival in Cuba. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / July 31, 1946 1946 Augustin Parla, aviation pioneer who …

Sidney Aronovitz Pioneer Fabric Center at 622 Duval Street. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / July 30, 1953 1953 Charles Aronovitz retired from the business …

Launching of the frigate USS Key West. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / July 29, 1943 1943 Mayor Willard Albury chose Mrs. Vernon Lowe to …

The Navy’s Tank Island (now Sunset Key). TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / July 28, 1993 1993 The former Navy’s Tank Island with its view …

The Harbour House the first home of Key West Hnd Print Fabrics. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / July 27, 1981 1981 Peter Pell one …

Cuban refugees in the temporary shelter at the Navy aircraft hanger on Trumbo Point. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / July 25, 1980 1980 The …

The USO/YMCA on Whitehead Street at the corner of Southard. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / July 23, 1950 1950 The USO/YMCA at the corner …

The radio towers on the Naval Station. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / July 22, 1981 1981 The Navy was dismantling the large radio tower …

Pepe’s Cafe during Farris C. Bryant campaign for Governor of Florida in 1960. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / July 21, 1961 1961 Governor Farris …