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Ponce de León Came to Florida for Glory. Key West Got a Story.

Ponce de León Came to Florida for Glory. Key West Got a Story.

https://youtu.be/AHlLNw6i5fI Most people come to Key West for the sunsets, the frozen drinks, and that one rooster who refuses to leave the parking lot. But buried on Duval Street—between the T-shirt shops and the happy hour signs—is a small historical marker that quietly holds 500 years of history. We're talking Spanish ships, sea turtles, piles of bones, and one very ambitious conquistador...

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E. H. Gato Cigar Factory

E. H. Gato Cigar Factory

The E. H. Gato cigar factory is located at 1100 Simonton Street at the corner of Simonton and Amelia Streets. This is the second...

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Custom House

Custom House

The Custom House is located at 281 Front Street. This big red brick building was built as the U.S. Custom House.  It opened in...

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Mallory Square

Mallory Square

Mallory Square is the center of all activities in Key West.  It won't take you too long to realize that sunset is a celebration...

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Fort Zachary Taylor

Fort Zachary Taylor

Fort Zachary Taylor State Park is located at the end of Southard Street in Truman Annex. Fort Zachary Taylor construction began...

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Audubon House

Audubon House

The Audubon House located at the corner of Whitehead and Green Streets is a beautiful example of American Classic Revival Style....

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