1899 – Thanksgiving Day was observed by all churches, which held services. In the afternoon the bazaar was held at La Brisa. The bicycle...

1839 – President Martin Van Buren recognized Joseph Beverly Browne as Consul for Texas at Key West. 1876 – St. James Missionary Baptist...

1946 – In a special meeting, the Key West City Commission passed a resolution authorizing the purchase of the beach property at the...

1884 – The Secretary of War authorized the Marine Hospital Service to use the old Barracks Hospital at Key West, if a large number of...

1864 – The U.S. District Court at Key West commenced its sessions. One case noted, “Extensive frauds have been discovered which...

Monroe County Sheriff Rick Roth at the old jail in downtown Key West 1906 – Work commenced on the new Triumph Coffee Mill building on a...

1830 – William R. Hackley recorded in his diary: Rose with the sun and read Gil Blas. After breakfast the court met for the purpose of...