1961 – Charles Helberg, the builder and original proprietor of the Key Wester hotel, resumed control of the resort after it had been under the charge of an absentee hotel management group for four years. Helberg said the absentee model did not serve patrons, employees, or the community very well.

2010 – Owners of Key West’s Heritage House Museum announced it would close after the historic mid-19th century building at 410 Caroline St. was sold to Peter Brawn, who had been buying many of the island’s significant properties.

1954 – The state Hotel Commission gave notice to the Island City House at 411 William Street that their license had been revoked.

1961 – President John F. Kennedy and British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan met in Key West to discuss the situation in Southeast Asia.

1925 – A daily silent period for the naval radio station at Key West was authorized, to end interference with local radio stations.

1898 - A Naval Court of Inquiry was organized to investigate the sinking of the USS Maine, and it would meet in the Key West Custom House.

1926 – A gala dance contest was held at the La Concha Hotel in Key West.

1907 – The City of Key West was striving to make Fleming Street on either side of Duval the “Broadway” of the city.

2004 – The City of Key West hired Armando Parra as official chicken catcher to try to control the island’s free-ranging chicken population.

1925 – For the second year, a seasonal visitor information bureau was opened at the Key West railroad terminal.

1899 - Judge J. Vining Harris held an open house at his new home at the ocean end of Duval Street.

1983 – Fire destroyed the Fountains Restaurant in the landmark Cuban Club building on Duval at the corner of Amelia Street.

1962 – The new Key West City Hall on Angela Street was dedicated. State Senator Elmer Friday of Fort Myers was the keynote speaker.

1934 – The Long Key Fishing Camp opened a week early for its 1935 season, and guests had already arrived.

1954 – The 53-unit Southernmost Motel at the corner of Duval and South streets was nearing completion.