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Ever wondered about that massive concrete pier jutting into Key West Harbor? You know—the one where those giant cruise ships dock like they own the place? That's the Outer Mole, and this thing has stories. What started as a rickety wooden dock for a Civil War fort has evolved into one of the most strategically important (and restricted) piers in Florida. From Confederate blockade runners to...
The William Kerr House is a great example of the Carpenter Gothic Style. It was built by the Irish born architect Willam Kerr as his personal home in 1875. Located at 410 Simonton Street, between...
The Masonic Temple is located at 533 Eaton Street, between Simonton and Duval Streets. This is a building you can't miss. It has a modern style and looks quite different than most of the other...
At 1128 Olivia, between White and Frances Street stands an interesting building. It looks like a barn, and, in fact, it once was home to horses and mules that walked the streets of Key West. It's...
Built as part of a Methodist education complex at Hargrove Seminary, Bruce Hall had a 600 seat auditorium with a very inviting...
There are so many connections back to Key West. Lots of famous people started their lives or careers in Key West. Arturo...
Located in Truman Annex is the old Marine Hospital. It was constructed at the request of US Navy Commodore David Porter....
As you walk by Higgs Beach, you will see pedestals and a tiled mural on a raised cement platform. This is the African Cemetery...
Dade County pine and Cypress woods were used during the 1800's to build homes in Key West. Because of their durability and...
Between Caroline Street and the US Coast Guard Station is 281 Trumbo Road. There you will find the The Steam Plant. This...
Located at 57 Front Street in the Truman Annex stand the old Weather Bureau building. I have always been fascinated with...
Walking around Key West, you can find so many interesting things. People, roosters and of course, the architecture. I often...
When you think of Fort Zachary Taylor, you think beach, snorkeling and sunset. But, did you know there is a Civil War Fort in...
Located at 930 Catherine Street is the Ferdinand Hirsch Cigar Factory building. It's a nondescript building, which today is...
Built as part of a Methodist education complex at Hargrove Seminary, Bruce Hall had a 600 seat auditorium with a very inviting...
There are so many connections back to Key West. Lots of famous people started their lives or careers in Key West. Arturo...
Located in Truman Annex is the old Marine Hospital. It was constructed at the request of US Navy Commodore David Porter....
As you walk by Higgs Beach, you will see pedestals and a tiled mural on a raised cement platform. This is the African Cemetery...
Dade County pine and Cypress woods were used during the 1800's to build homes in Key West. Because of their durability and...
Between Caroline Street and the US Coast Guard Station is 281 Trumbo Road. There you will find the The Steam Plant. This...
Located at 57 Front Street in the Truman Annex stand the old Weather Bureau building. I have always been fascinated with...
Walking around Key West, you can find so many interesting things. People, roosters and of course, the architecture. I often...
When you think of Fort Zachary Taylor, you think beach, snorkeling and sunset. But, did you know there is a Civil War Fort in...
When you head over to James Street you see a little different Key West. The buildings are more functional ... modern than those...
Even today, I am surprised how I can just "happen" upon something pretty cool in Key West. The island isn't that big and you...