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The Masonic Temple – Historic Walking Tour

The Masonic Temple – Historic Walking Tour

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 buildings in Key West. But, the building you see today isn't the original building on this spot.  The original building was a wooden structure built in the 1870's.  It was built to be the Mason's meeting...

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The Fuente House – Historic Walking Tour

The Fuente House – Historic Walking Tour

There are so many connections back to Key West.  Lots of famous people started their lives or careers in Key West.  Arturo Fuente is no exception.  Unless you are into cigars, you may not recognize...

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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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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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