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April 19
1912 – The new Monroe Theater at 623 Duval was screening the 1911 Irish feature “Arrah-na-pogue,” with admission at 10, 15 or 20 cents based on seating. The Airdome at 509 Duval Street in Key West was showing the 1903 film “The Great Train Robbery.” Admission was 10 cents for unlimited viewing.

Florida Keys History Center
Apr 182 min read


January 13
1956 – Monroe County engineers presented plans for new amenities at Indian Key Fill to the commission. The planned improvements included four round, concrete bathhouses with showers, along with picnic tables and benches.

Florida Keys History Center
Jan 132 min read


October 8
1875 - Carlos Manuel de Cespedes, son of a Cuban revolutionary leader of the same name, was elected Mayor of Key West. The younger de Cespedes also served as president of the Revolutionary Club of Key West and would himself be a fighter for Cuba’s independence from Spain.

Florida Keys History Center
Oct 7, 20251 min read


August 21
1937 – The Public Works Administration announced that it had 600 men working on the new Overseas Highway, and the road would be open to the public by the start of the new year.

Florida Keys History Center
Aug 20, 20252 min read


April 19
1912 – The Monroe Theater at 623 Duval was screening the 1911 Irish feature “Arrah-na-pogue,” with admission at 10, 15 or 20 cents, based on seating.

Florida Keys History Center
Apr 18, 20252 min read


January 13
1925 – The Key West City Council approved a motor bus service to be operated on the city’s streets by the Key West Electric Company.

Florida Keys History Center
Jan 13, 20251 min read
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