1909 – Many vessels were still sunk, jumbled, or trapped at Key West because of the October 11 hurricane. Especially problematic were...

1900 – The people of Key West raised over $1,200 for victims of the Galveston hurricane. The disbanded cigarmakers’ union voted to give...

1901 – The United States dredge boat Winyah Bay competed its work on the northwest channel, and steamers could go through at low tide....

1876 – A hurricane of minor intensity hit Key West with winds of 75 mph and slight damage to roofs and trees. 1901 – Key West city...

1905 – The Key West Fire Police met and adopted new rules, including the holding back of crowds with ropes at fires, with only firemen...

1870 – A report from Key West noted: “A hurricane from the north-east has been raging here during the past five days. All the lower...

1860 – The ship Cerro Gordo , carrying 1889 bales of cotton from New Orleans to Ireland, was driven onto a shoal near Loggerhead Key in...

1846 – The Great Hurricane of 1846 struck Key West in the early morning hours, and by noon full hurricane winds were blowing, bringing a...

1933 – A hurricane passed 50 miles to the southeast of Key West. Winds of 65 to 70 mph were recorded in Key West. 1951 – Helicopter...

1912 – While driving a Key West Gas Company truck down Fleming Street, Maitland Knowles was struck in the eye by a rock thrown by a boy,...

1894 – A hurricane that had traveled the length of Cuba passed over Key West, where winds were clocked at 104 mph. Only slight damage...

1913 – Joseph R. Stirrup accepted the position of assistant foreman at the Cortez Cigar Company in Key West. Stirrup was in the race to...

1853 – John Bartlum was building a 100-ton pilot boat in Key West for the Browne & Curry company. Only South Florida woods were being...

1902 – A shark measuring 15 feet was caught from Curry’s Wharf near the harbor end of Simonton Street. 1915 – Alfred Atchinson, Denham...

1915 – With improved firefighting apparatus and increased efficiency by the Key West Fire Department, insurance rates were dropped on...

1836 – After having been on station for two months to protect Indian Key from Seminole attack, the Revenue Cutter Dexter left the...

1828 – The lighthouses at Key West, Sand Key, and the Dry Tortugas were low on oil and could make only “a very indifferent light.” It...

1897 – Outgoing Mayor James A. Waddell gave the oath of office to Mayor-elect Dr. John B. Maloney, who then administered oaths to the...

1908 – Key West resident Antonio Navaretta, a native of Africa and “undoubtedly the oldest resident on the island,” died at his Watson...

1883 – Key West Mayor William McClintock resigned his position to take a job at the Custom House. He had been elected less than a year...