Key West Historic District
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The Key West Historic District (also known as Old Town
of the City of Key West) is a U.S.
historic district
(designated as such on March 11, 1971) located in Key West
, Florida
. It encompasses approximately 4000 acres (16 km²), bounded by White, Angela, Windsor, Passover, Thomas and Whitehead Streets, and the Gulf of Mexico. It contains 187 historic buildings and 1 structure.
On February 24, 1983, the district was expanded to 5400 acres (22 km²), bounded by Emma, Whitehead, White, and South Streets, Mallory Square, and the Atlantic Ocean, to contain 2485 historic buildings and 4 structures.
Old Town is the name given to the historic district of the island of Key West
, Florida
. It is roughly the western half of the island. It is also where the central business district
and majority of tourist attraction
s are located.
Old Town, Key West
Old Town is the name given to the historic district of the island of Key West, Florida.It is basically the western half of the island, with the exception of the Historic Seaport district....
of the City of Key West) is a U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
historic district
Historic district (United States)
In the United States, a historic district is a group of buildings, properties, or sites that have been designated by one of several entities on different levels as historically or architecturally significant. Buildings, structures, objects and sites within a historic district are normally divided...
(designated as such on March 11, 1971) located in Key West
Key West, Florida
Key West is a city in Monroe County, Florida, United States. The city encompasses the island of Key West, the part of Stock Island north of U.S. 1 , Sigsbee Park , Fleming Key , and Sunset Key...
, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. It encompasses approximately 4000 acres (16 km²), bounded by White, Angela, Windsor, Passover, Thomas and Whitehead Streets, and the Gulf of Mexico. It contains 187 historic buildings and 1 structure.
On February 24, 1983, the district was expanded to 5400 acres (22 km²), bounded by Emma, Whitehead, White, and South Streets, Mallory Square, and the Atlantic Ocean, to contain 2485 historic buildings and 4 structures.
Old Town is the name given to the historic district of the island of Key West
Key West, Florida
Key West is a city in Monroe County, Florida, United States. The city encompasses the island of Key West, the part of Stock Island north of U.S. 1 , Sigsbee Park , Fleming Key , and Sunset Key...
, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. It is roughly the western half of the island. It is also where the central business district
Central business district
A central business district is the commercial and often geographic heart of a city. In North America this part of a city is commonly referred to as "downtown" or "city center"...
and majority of tourist attraction
Tourist attraction
A tourist attraction is a place of interest where tourists visit, typically for its inherent or exhibited cultural value, historical significance, natural or built beauty, or amusement opportunities....
s are located.
Points of interest
- Key West AquariumKey West AquariumThe Key West Aquarium is the only public aquarium in Key West, Florida. Built between 1932 - 1934, the Key West Aquarium is one of Florida's oldest aquariums. During the Great Depression, Key West had turned over its charter to the federal government due to the economic disaster that had hit the...
- The Armory
- Audubon House and Tropical GardensAudubon House and Tropical GardensThe Audubon House & Tropical Gardens is located at 205 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida.Brick-pathed gardens offer a lush view of orchids, bromeliads and other tropical foliage, an herb garden and 1840-style nursery....
- Captain Tony's SaloonCaptain Tony's SaloonCaptain Tony's Saloon is a bar located at 428 Greene Street , in Key West, Florida, United States.The bar has been patronized through the years by many well-known artists, writers and celebrities. In fact, an interesting feature of the bar is that when any celebrity visits, a barstool is added...
- Key West CemeteryKey West CemeteryThe Key West Cemetery is a cemetery at the foot of Solares Hill on the island of Key West, Florida, United States.It is estimated that as many as 100,000 people are buried there, many more than the 30,000 residents who currently live on the island....
- U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Key West StationU.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Key West StationThe U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Key West Station is a historic site in Key West, Florida, United States. It is located at the northwest corner of Front and Whitehead Streets. On October 15, 1973, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.-References and external links:* at...
- Ernest Hemingway HouseErnest Hemingway HouseThe Ernest Hemingway House, officially known as the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum, was the residence of author Ernest Hemingway in Key West, Florida, United States. It is located at 907 Whitehead Street, near a prominent lighthouse close to the Southern coast of the island. On November 24, 1968,...
- Key West Heritage House Museum and Robert Frost CottageKey West Heritage House Museum and Robert Frost CottageThe Key West Heritage House Museum and Robert Frost Cottage, also known as the Jessie Porter's Heritage House Museum and Robert Frost Cottage, is a museum located at 410 Caroline Street, Key West, Florida....
- Key West LightKey West LightThe Key West lighthouse is located in Key West, Florida. The first Key West lighthouse was a tower completed in 1825. It had 15 lamps in 15-inch reflectors. The first keeper, Michael Mabrity, died in 1832, and his widow, Barbara, became the lighthouse keeper, serving for 32 years...
- Mallory SquareMallory SquareMallory Square is a plaza located in the city of Key West, Florida, United States.It is located on the waterfront in Key West's historic Old Town, adjacent to the cruise ship port. It is located just west of the northern end of Duval Street, facing the Gulf of Mexico. It runs the entire length of...
- Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage MuseumMel Fisher Maritime Heritage MuseumThe Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum is located at 200 Greene Street, Key West, Florida. The museum contains an extensive collection of artifacts from 17th century shipwrecks, such as the Henrietta Marie, Nuestra Señora de Atocha and Santa Margarita...
- Birthplace of Pan-AmPan American World AirwaysPan American World Airways, commonly known as Pan Am, was the principal and largest international air carrier in the United States from 1927 until its collapse on December 4, 1991...
- Dr. Joseph Y. Porter HouseDr. Joseph Y. Porter HouseThe Dr. Joseph Y. Porter House is a historic home in Key West, Florida. It is located at 429 Caroline Street. On June 4, 1973, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.-References and external links:* at * ** **...
- Key West Museum of Art and History
- Key West Shipwreck Historeum MuseumKey West Shipwreck Historeum MuseumThe Key West Shipwreck Treasures Museum is located at 1 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida, United States. It combines actors, films and actual artifacts to tell the story of 400 years of shipwreck salvage in the Florida Keys. The museum itself is a re-creation of a 19th century warehouse built...
- Sloppy Joe'sSloppy Joe'sSloppy Joe's Bar is a historic U.S. bar in Key West, Florida. It is now located on the north side of Duval Street at the corner of Greene Street, ....
- Southernmost HouseSouthernmost HouseSouthernmost House Historic Inn is a historic inn and museum in the City of Key West, Florida in Monroe County, United States. Five U.S. Presidents have stayed there. It is located in the Upper Duval district.-History:...
- Thompson Fish House, Turtle Cannery and KraalsThompson Fish House, Turtle Cannery and KraalsThe Thompson Fish House, Turtle Cannery and Kraals is a historic site located at 200 Margaret Street, Key West, Florida, United States. On June 23, 1994, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places....
- Harry S. Truman Little White HouseHarry S. Truman Little White House]]The Harry S Truman Little White House in Key West, Florida was the winter White House for President Harry S. Truman for 175 days during 11 visits. The house is located in the Truman Annex neighborhood of Old Town, Key West....
- Western Union (schooner)Western Union (schooner)The Western Union is a historic schooner in Key West, Florida, United States. It is located in the Key West Bight at 202 William Street. On May 16, 1984, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places....