1930 – A statement was read at the Key West City Commission meeting advising any Greek sponge fishermen from Tarpon Springs to avoid moving their operations to Key West.

1935 – The Federal Emergency Relief Administration’s strategy of reshaping Key West into a tourist destination was working.

1939 – Construction of the cable schooner Western Union was progressing rapidly.

1939 – A Works Progress Administration sewer line project employing 442 Key West men had, to date, laid 20 miles of sewer pipe in the city.

1955 – Mackerel and tarpon were running in Key West Harbor and dozens of fishermen were trying their luck from the Clyde-Mallory Dock.

1935 – The Key West Art Gallery opened in the renovated Caroline Lowe house at 303 Duval Street.

1930 – The Key West Chamber of Commerce had requested use of a U.S. government airplane to help eradicate mosquitoes.

1935 – The cabanas at Rest Beach were fully booked by winter visitors for the season.

1936 – Pena’s Garden of Roses held its grand opening. It was located on Thomas Street, behind the Monroe County Courthouse.