The Fisherman’s Cafre at 901 Caroline Street circa 1970. From the Dale McDonald Collection.
1830 – William R. Hackley recorded in his diary: Rose with the sun and read a few detached portions of Paul Clifford. Walked up to the courthouse and sat with the Judge for some time. After tea played a few games of whist, went to bed at ten. Wind east, weather pleasant.
1847 – Philip J. Fontaine was elected Mayor of Key West. He also served as mayor from 1840 to 1841 and 1842 to 1844.
1934 – The Federal Emergency Relief Administration announced the internationally known poet and writer Robert Frost would spend the winter in Key West.
1954 – TV star Ed Sullivan and his wife were guests at the Casa Marina Hotel.
1981 – The Fisherman’s Cafe on Caroline Street, long a favorite subject of the artists of Key West, was saved and moved to Mallory Square where the building stands today.
1985 – The Key West Board of Realtors celebrated its 25th anniversary at its annual installation and awards dinner at the Casa Marina. Special awards were given to quarter of a century members Edward B. Knight and Grace L. Langley.
1989 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reopened the public comment period on the proposal to list the Lower Keys marsh rabbit as an endangered species.
1992 – Florida State football player Corey Sawyer was named to the Associated Press All-American team. Sawyer was a former Key West High School star player.
Information compiled by Tom Hambright, Historian Emeritus, Florida Keys History Center, Monroe County Public Library.
Image: The Fisherman’s Cafe at 901 Caroline St. circa 1970. Dale McDonald Collection. Florida Keys History Center, Monroe County Public Library. https://www.flickr.com/photos/keyslibraries/2506462000