1976 – Hilario “Charlie” Ramos, Jr. sold the Delmonico’s Restaurant building at 218 Duval, and two others at 220 and 222 Duval, for $450,000 to Massachusetts investors. The Delmonico’s business had been in Ramos’ family since 1862.

1962 – As tensions with Cuba increased, the FAA constructed a temporary control tower at Key West International Airport overnight. In addition, many military personnel arrived over the weekend.