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Key West, Florida, USA

Key West, Monroe, Florida, USA

Key West has the highest average temperature in the United States.

Fort Zachary Taylor in Key West was built between 1845 and 1866. Controlled by the Union during the Civil War, the fort was the home base for a successful blockade of Confederate ships that some historians say shortened the conflict by a full year. The fort also was active during the Spanish-American War, World War I, and World War II.

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  • 1828 - Key West, Florida founded

    wikipedia.org

  • 1845 - Fort Zachary Taylor in Key West was built between 1845 and 1866.
    Controlled by the Union during the Civil War, the fort was the home base for a successful blockade of Confederate ships that some historians say shortened the conflict by a full year. The fort also was active during the Spanish-American War, World War I, and World War II.
    www.ereferencedesk.com/ resources/ state-facts/ florida.html

  • 1846 - September hurricane creates inlets on the North Carolina Outer Banks
    Two major inlets on the Outer Banks of North Carolina were cut by a hurricane in September 1846. Later in the year, a severe hurricane struck the Florida Keys destroying or damaging all but eight of the 600 houses in Key West. Some experts say this hurricane was probably a Category 5 on the...Read MORE...


  • 1854 - Key West City
    Key West City, a port of entry and capital of Monroe county, Florida, on a small island of its own name. It is the most populous town of the state, and occupies an import ant position as the key to the Florida Pass and the Gulf of Mexico. The island of Key West is 4 miles long by 1 mile wide, and...Read MORE...


  • 1895 - Key West
    Key West, a city and port of entry, the capital of Monroe co, Fla., on Thompson's Island, or Bone Key (Sp: Cayo Hueso, ki’o wa'so, whence the name), a small island of coral formation in the Gulf of Mexico or Strait of Florida, about 55 miles S.W. of Cape Sable. Lat. 24°32' N.; lon. 81° 48' W. It...Read MORE...


  • News 1909 - KEY WEST IN RUINS. Hurricane Which Struck Coast Of Florida Causes Loss Of Millions.
    Great Damage Also Done at Havana and Over Island of Cuba by One of the Worst Storms Since the Disastrous Blow of 1906.

    Key West, Fla. - As a result of the hurricane which struck the southern coast of Florida on Monday, Key West is a mass of wreckage, and the damage to property is estimated at $2 ...Read MORE...


  • Key West, Florida, USA
    Turtle Catch, 1910
    Postcard
  • 1912 - Railroads
    Railroads expanded to Key West in 1912, opening new land for development.

    www.e-referencedesk.com/ resources/state-history-timeline/ florida.html

  • Key West, Florida, USA
    Custom House and Harbor
    Postcard
  • Key West, Florida, USA
    Residence Section
    Postcard
  • 1916
    Key West (officially, Keywest), a city, United States naval station, and port of entry, the capital of Monroe co., Fla., on Thompson's Island, or Bone Key, a small island of coral formation in the Gulf of Mexico or Strait of Florida, about 55 miles SW. of Cape Sable. Lat. 24° 32' N. ; Lon. 81° 48'...Read MORE...


  • Key West, Florida, USA
    Seven Mile Bridge Between Key West and Mainland, Fla.
    Postcard
  • News 1919 - September 10 - A hurricane struck the Florida Keys drowning more than 500 persons.

    WeatherForYou.com
    September 10, 1919

  • Key West, Florida, USA
    Key West Colonial Hotel
    Postcard
  • Key West, Florida, USA
    Duval Street, Looking North
    Postcard
  • Key West, Florida, USA
    Custom House and Post Office
    Postcard
  • Key West, Florida, USA
    Birdseye view Cactus Terrace, Key West, Fla.
    Postcard
  • Key West, Florida, USA
    Interior of Martello Tower No. 2
    Postcard
  • News 1928 - Explosion Kills One Lighthouse Tender Off Key West Catches Fire When Cook Strikes Matches.
    (By United Press.)
    Key West, Fla., Dec. 27. - The lighthouse tender, Poinsettia, caught fire and exploded at her berth in the navy yard Thursday, killing one and injuring three others.

    Kris Knutsen, 32, a seaman, a native of Norway, was killed and Leon Carey and Y. Lesia, seamen, and J.C....Read MORE...


  • Key West, Florida, USA
    Benny's Cafeteria, 909 Simonton St.
    Postcard
  • Key West, Florida, USA
    Duval Street, Looking East
    Postcard
  • Key West, Florida, USA
    The Old Caroline Lowe Home
    Postcard
  • Key West, Florida, USA
    Overseas Highway over Pigeon Key, between the Mainland and Key West, Florida
    Postcard
  • 1935 - 'Labor Day' hurricane hits Florida Keys
    This storm slammed into the keys on Sept. 2, then turned north in the southeastern United States. The wind and tides were responsible for 408 deaths in the Florida Keys, primarily among World War I veterans working in the area. This was the most intense hurricane ever to strike the United...Read MORE...


  • Key West, Florida, USA
    North Beach Inn
    Postcard
  • Key West, Florida, USA
    Overseas Highway Bridge, between the Mainland and Key West, Fla. as Seen from Pigeon Key
    Postcard
  • 1952 - July 17 - Thunderstorms helped the temperature at Key West, FL, to dip to 69 degrees, to equal their July record established on the first of July in 1923.

    The Weather Channel

  • 1960 - September 10 - Hurricane Donna struck the Florida Keys, with winds gusting to 180 mph and a thirteen foot storm surge.

    The Weather Channel

  • Key West, Florida, USA
    Key West 7 Mile Bridge
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  • 1983 - 38 Bridges
    Thirty-eight overseas highway bridges from Key Largo to Key West are completed under the Florida Keys Bridge Replacement Program.

    www.e-referencedesk.com/ resources/state-history-timeline/ florida.html

  • 2003 - Hijacked
    Plane hijacked in Cuba landed in Key West

    www.e-referencedesk.com/ resources/state-history-timeline/ florida.html



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Turtle Catch, 1910

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Custom House and Harbor

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Residence Section

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Seven Mile Bridge Between Key West and Mainland, Fla.

Key West, Florida, USA

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Birdseye view Cactus Terrace, Key West, Fla.

Key West, Florida, USA

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Key West Colonial Hotel

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Duval Street, Looking North

Key West, Florida, USA

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Custom House and Post Office

Key West, Florida, USA

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Interior of Martello Tower No. 2

Key West, Florida, USA

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Benny's Cafeteria, 909 Simonton St.

Key West, Florida, USA

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Overseas Highway over Pigeon Key, between the Mainland and Key West, Florida

Key West, Florida, USA

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Duval Street, Looking East

Key West, Florida, USA

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The Old Caroline Lowe Home

Key West, Florida, USA

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North Beach Inn

Key West, Florida, USA

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Overseas Highway Bridge, between the Mainland and Key West, Fla. as Seen from Pigeon Key

Key West, Florida, USA

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Key West 7 Mile Bridge

History, News and Stories of Key West, Florida, USA

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  • 1828 - Key West, Florida founded

    wikipedia.org
  • 1845 - Fort Zachary Taylor in Key West was built between 1845 and 1866.
    Controlled by the Union during the Civil War, the fort was the home base for a successful blockade of Confederate ships that some historians say shortened the conflict by a full year. The fort also was active during the Spanish-American War, World War I, and World War II.
    www.ereferencedesk.com/ resources/ state-facts/ florida.html
  • 1846 - September hurricane creates inlets on the North Carolina Outer Banks
    Two major inlets on the Outer Banks of North Carolina were cut by a hurricane in September 1846. Later in the year, a severe hurricane struck the Florida Keys destroying or damaging all but eight of the 600 houses in Key West. Some experts say this hurricane was probably a Category 5 on the... Read MORE...

  • 1854 - Key West City
    Key West City, a port of entry and capital of Monroe county, Florida, on a small island of its own name. It is the most populous town of the state, and occupies an import ant position as the key to the Florida Pass and the Gulf of Mexico. The island of Key West is 4 miles long by 1 mile wide, and... Read MORE...

  • 1895 - Key West
    Key West, a city and port of entry, the capital of Monroe co, Fla., on Thompson's Island, or Bone Key (Sp: Cayo Hueso, ki’o wa'so, whence the name), a small island of coral formation in the Gulf of Mexico or Strait of Florida, about 55 miles S.W. of Cape Sable. Lat. 24°32' N.; lon. 81° 48' W. It... Read MORE...

  • News  1909 - KEY WEST IN RUINS. Hurricane Which Struck Coast Of Florida Causes Loss Of Millions.
    Great Damage Also Done at Havana and Over Island of Cuba by One of the Worst Storms Since the Disastrous Blow of 1906.

    Key West, Fla. - As a result of the hurricane which struck the southern coast of Florida on Monday, Key West is a mass of wreckage, and the damage to property is estimated at $2 ... Read MORE...

  • 1912 - Railroads
    Railroads expanded to Key West in 1912, opening new land for development.

    www.e-referencedesk.com/ resources/state-history-timeline/ florida.html
  • 1916
    Key West (officially, Keywest), a city, United States naval station, and port of entry, the capital of Monroe co., Fla., on Thompson's Island, or Bone Key, a small island of coral formation in the Gulf of Mexico or Strait of Florida, about 55 miles SW. of Cape Sable. Lat. 24° 32' N. ; Lon. 81° 48'... Read MORE...

  • News  1919 - September 10 - A hurricane struck the Florida Keys drowning more than 500 persons.

    WeatherForYou.com
    September 10, 1919
  • News  1928 - Explosion Kills One Lighthouse Tender Off Key West Catches Fire When Cook Strikes Matches.
    (By United Press.)
    Key West, Fla., Dec. 27. - The lighthouse tender, Poinsettia, caught fire and exploded at her berth in the navy yard Thursday, killing one and injuring three others.

    Kris Knutsen, 32, a seaman, a native of Norway, was killed and Leon Carey and Y. Lesia, seamen, and J.C.... Read MORE...

  • 1935 - 'Labor Day' hurricane hits Florida Keys
    This storm slammed into the keys on Sept. 2, then turned north in the southeastern United States. The wind and tides were responsible for 408 deaths in the Florida Keys, primarily among World War I veterans working in the area. This was the most intense hurricane ever to strike the United... Read MORE...

  • 1952 - July 17 - Thunderstorms helped the temperature at Key West, FL, to dip to 69 degrees, to equal their July record established on the first of July in 1923.

    The Weather Channel
  • 1960 - September 10 - Hurricane Donna struck the Florida Keys, with winds gusting to 180 mph and a thirteen foot storm surge.

    The Weather Channel
  • 1983 - 38 Bridges
    Thirty-eight overseas highway bridges from Key Largo to Key West are completed under the Florida Keys Bridge Replacement Program.

    www.e-referencedesk.com/ resources/state-history-timeline/ florida.html
  • 2003 - Hijacked
    Plane hijacked in Cuba landed in Key West

    www.e-referencedesk.com/ resources/state-history-timeline/ florida.html


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