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Carriage Barn an Unexpected Find in Key West

Carriage Barn an Unexpected Find in Key West

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 the carriage barn and one of last of its kind in Key West. In the Begining Horses, mules, and horse-drawn carriages used to walk the streets of Key West.  These were considered normal transportation...

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Marine Hospital – Historic Walking Tour

Marine Hospital – Historic Walking Tour

Located in Truman Annex is the old Marine Hospital.  It was constructed at the request of US Navy Commodore David Porter.  Construction began in 1844. The Building Construction lasted less than one...

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Cypress House – Historic Walking Tour

Cypress House – Historic Walking Tour

Dade County pine and Cypress woods were used during the 1800's to build homes in Key West.  Because of their durability and natural resistance to pests, they never required a protective coating...

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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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Key West Roosters

Key West Roosters

Key West roosters are the most photographed inhabitants of Key West.  A rooster is a male chicken and the term "rooster"...

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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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West Martello

West Martello

Located at 1100 Atlantic Blvd on Higgs Beach, the West Martello is one of three Civil War era forts on the island. The shape and...

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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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