1964 – The Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce voted unanimously to support construction of a road from mainland Florida to Big Pine Key. The group planned to enact a “sales program” to encourage support for the idea in other parts of the county, especially the Upper Keys where many business owners opposed the plan.

1935 – While restoring the Key West Art Center located in the Caroline Lowe house at 303 Duval Street, carpenters discovered a hollowed-out rail on the widow’s walk. During the Civil War, Lowe often flew a Confederate flag from the walk, but whenever Union forces tried to seize the banner, they could never find it. It was thought this hollow was the hiding place.

1925 – A celebration was held for the opening of the Boca Chica bridge, the first step in the new Overseas Highway being built through the Florida Keys. A “mammoth motorcade” left Key West, crossed Stock Island and then traversed the new bridge to Rocky Point on Boca Chica Key for the celebration.

1980 – As the Mariel boatlift continued to grow, President Jimmy Carter ordered 400 U.S. Marines to Key West to take charge of Cuban refugee management.

1971 – John Dedek purchased the neglected Fogarty House property at 227 Duval Street in Key West.