A conch is the common name for a number of different medium-to-large-sized sea snails. Many of these large sea snails live in the depths of the Gulf of Mexico surrounding the Florida Keys. That’s part of the reason why in Key West, “conch” is a nickname for native-born residents, making the shells an icon and […]
Serving as the home of famed American author Ernest Hemmingway in the 1930s, the Hemmingway Home and Museum is connected to an essential piece of literary and local history of Key West, Florida. Visited by thousands of people each year, the location highlights what it can mean for legacy to define a landmark in a […]
The Shops at Mallory Square are connected to the history of a plaza and space that dates back to the origins of Key West, Florida. Located adjacent to Mallory Square itself, the space and stores that make up the Shops at Mallory Square are tied to an identity that attracts the attention of both residents […]
Mallory Square is a plaza that defines a major hub of Key West, Florida. As the cultural center of Key West with a collection of unique restaurants, shops, entertainment and a daily celebration of the sunset, the plaza has come to define the city in ways that support and positively impact the surrounding community. History […]
The Truman Annex is both a neighborhood and military installation in Key West, Florida. The area is named after President Harry S. Truman on account of the building that would become known as the “Little White House” but the way in which his legacy has defined this mixed-use redevelopment site that sits in the heart […]
Veterans Memorial Park is comprised of the Vietnam Living Memorial and the Veterans Memorial Garden. Both have come to define Bayview Park and become an essential part of the community in Key West, Florida. Built to Honor Veterans of the Vietnam War and the Major Wars of America Bayview Park is the long-standing home of […]
The completion of the Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad in the early 1900s allowed Key West and other communities along the Florida peninsula to become literally connected with the rest of the United States, enabling it to become an international destination. This transformation is called out at the Henry Flagler Overseas Railroad monument, but the way […]