JS #594 - Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum
10-21-17
Visiting the historic Lighthouse in Key West
KEY WEST LIGHTHOUSE AND KEEPERS' QUARTERS MUSEUM
ℹ We visit the Key West Lighthouse and Keepers' Quarters Museum, in Key West, Florida. We climb all 88 steps to the top of the lighthouse and visit the museum to learn about the women who tended to the lighthouse over the years. There's a free car park there and the $10 (or there abouts) cost of entrance was well worth it. The staff we encountered were friendly and knowledgably. It gets a 85% very good or excellent rating on Trip Advisor.
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January 9, 1827 - Construction Starts on the First Sand Key Lighthouse
Sand key is situated next to a channel that leads to Key West. It's located roughly eight miles to the north west of Key West. In normal conditions, a significant amount of sand accumulates on the submerged reefs at Sand Key and it actually creates a small island.
Soon after the United States took possession of Florida in 1821, a wooden daymark was placed on the island to warn mariners of this navigational hazard. Lighthouses to mark Florida's reef had just recently been completed at Cape Florida, Key West and the Dry Tortugas, when Congress allocated $16,000 on May 18, 1826 for a lighthouse on Sand Key. The plans for this tower were similar to those us for the other three calling for a 70 foot conical brick tower, exhibiting a light from 11 lamps set in 14 inch reflectors.
Sand Keys light revolved, producing a flashing signature that differentiated it from the nearby fixed light at Key West. The first keeper of Sand Key Lighthouse was slated to be Joseph Ximenez. However, keeper John Flaherty and his wife Rebecca were having a terrible time adjusting to their isolated lives on the Dry Tortugas. So the collector of customs at Key West, William Pinckney arranged for the two keepers to trade assignments. Shortly after the Flaherty's arrived on the island, Sand Key Light was exhibited for the first time on April 15, 1827.
With fisherman, wreckers and picnickers from Key West frequenting the island, the Flaherty's thoroughly enjoyed their new social life. Their joy however, was short lived as John became very sick in May of 1828, and then passed away in 1830. Rebecca remained on the island and was appointed keeper after her husband's death.
In June of 1831, William Randolph Hackley, and attorney in Key West, recorded the following account of a visit he made at Sand Key Lighthouse. The wind was so light that we did not get to the Key until noon. I went up to the lighthouse. The light is revolving and it's one of the best in the United States. It's kept by Mrs. Flaherty. She with her sister and a hired man are the only inhabitants of the Key and sometimes there are none but the two females. The length of the key is from 150 to 200 yards, and the average breath 50 yards. We remain till evening and having spent a pleasant day, returned to town around 8pm.
The November 23, 1834 edition of the Florida Herald reported a wedding on Sand Key Lighthouse. Rebecca Flaherty had married Captain Frederick Neill. The newlyweds took a lengthy trip the next year to visit family while, a temporary keeper watched the light. Upon their return, Captain Neil was appointed the keeper and served in this role until he resigned in February 10 of 1836.
Captain Francis Wallington was the next keeper maintaining the light until July 27, 1837, when the colorful Captain Joshua Appleby succeeded him. Born in Rhode Island in 1773, Appleby became a widower at a young age when his first wife, Sarah Vaille died at 23. Leaving him alone to care for their one year old daughter, Eliza. In 1820, Appleby sailed for the Florida Keys, where he co founded a settlement on Vaca Key and made a living from the sea through fishing, turtling and salvaging shipwrecks. Appleby's salvaging practices were soon called into question as he was accused of conspiring with a privateer, Charles Hoffner, to intentionally run aground vessels captured by Hoffner so the cargo could be salvaged and sold.
Commander David Porter, head of the naval Squadron a key was responsible for eradicating piracy had Apple be arrested in 1823, and takeen to the irons in Charleston, South Carolina.
Appleby must have been innocent or had friends in high places as he was released after Smith Thompson, the Secretary of the Navy and President James Monroe reviewed the case. Upon securing his freedom, Appleby returned to Rhode Island for a time and then he relocated to Key West. In 1830, the government granted Appleby a license as a wrecker, a trade he practiced for several years. Then on July 27, 1837, he accepted an appointment as the head keeper of Sand Key Lighthouse. While Applebee's livelihood had previously depended on ships misfortunes, it was now his duty to keep these ships safely away from the reef.
During Applebee's tenure at the lighthouse, hurricanes struck Sand Key in 1841 and 1842. With the 1842 hurricane destroying the keepers dwelling and seriously damaging the land. In 1843, a seawall was built around the lighthouse to properly provide protection from the storm surge that accompanied the hurricanes. The following year, that wall was put to the test and it failed. The new keepers dwelling was swept away along with a good portion of the island.
Applebee's daughter, Eliza, have visited the lighthouse on October 1846, along with her husband and their three year old son, and Mary's adopted daughter. On October 11th, a hurricane described as the most destructive have any that has ever visited these latitudes and the memory of man hit Sand...
Key West Lighthouse
The Key West Lighthouse was built in 1847. The present location is 14 feet above sea level. The tower is 86 feet high. The Light Keepers Quarters was built in 1887 and houses the museum's collection of lighthouse artifacts and the maritime history of the Keys. Visitors may climb the 88 steps to the top of the lighthouse for a spectacular view ofhte island and surounding waters.
Key West (March 2018)
Sarah and I went to Key West to celebrate 1 years of marriage. Links below to the sites and attractions we visited.
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Key West Lighthouse:
Zachary Taylor State Park:
Dry Tortugas National Park:
Turtle Kraals (turtle race):
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Lighthouse Court Hotel - Key West - Key West Hotels, Florida
Lighthouse Court Hotel - Key West 3 Stars Key West Hotels, Florida Within US Travel Directory Stay in the heart of Key West One of our bestsellers in Key West! Lighthouse Court is located in the heart of iconic Key West, opposite the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and the Keeper's Quarters Museum. Guests can enjoy an outdoor heated pool, complimentary continental breakfast, and on-site bar.Mojito Bar serves light snack fare and specialty drinks. Bicycles can be hired to explore the surroundings.Free WiFi and a flat-screen cable TV are included in all accommodations at Lighthouse Court - Key West. A private bathroom is also provided.Duval Street is 5 minutes' walk from the hotel, and the Southernmost Point is 7 minutes’ walk away. Guests will also be 8 minutes' walk from Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory.
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Key West Lighthouse
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Douglas House - Key West Hotels, Florida
Douglas House 3 Stars Key West Hotels, Florida Within US Travel Directory Stay in the heart of Key West One of our top picks in Key West. Located just 2 minutes’ walk from the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, this adult-only inn features free parking and a shared outdoor swimming pool. Free Wi-Fi is also available.A microwave, refrigerator and coffee-making facilities come standard in each room at Douglas House. Guests rooms also include a cable TV.A tropical garden and access to sun terraces can help guests enjoy the Florida scenery. Luggage storage, vending machines and non-smoking rooms are also available.The southernmost point of the United States is just 5 minutes’ walk from Douglas House inn. Guests will also be just 0.5 km from Key West Lighthouse and Keeper’s Quarters Museum.
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Haunted Key West
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Key West Florida Duval Street Tour
Key West Florida, Duval Street is a downtown commercial zoned street in Key West, Florida, running north and south from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean.
Key West Florida, a U.S. island city, is part of the Florida Keys archipelago. It's also Florida's southernmost point, lying roughly 90 miles north of Cuba.
Key West Florida is known for its sunsets, which draw tourists from all over the world. The Florida Keys are by far one of the top places to visit in Florida.
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Key West, FL 33040
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Here are a few places you can visit while in Key West Florida:
Duval Street
Mallory Square
Dry Tortugas National Park
Harry S. Truman Little White House
Audubon House and Gallery
Fort Zachary Taylor State Park
Key West Aquarium
Southernmost Point
Shipwreck Treasure Museum
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Key West Florida, a U.S. island city, is part of the Florida Keys archipelago. It's also Florida's southernmost point, lying roughly 90 miles north of Cuba.
Key West Florida is known for its sunsets, which draw tourists from all over the world. The Florida Keys are by far one of the top places to visit in Florida.
Mallory Square is located on the waterfront in Key West's historic Old Town, adjacent to the cruise ship port.
At the square you can find many restaurants and shops, it’s also known for its nightly festivals to watch the sunset. Some of the best Cuban food in Florida can be found in Key West at the square.
It's a daily sunset celebration in the Keys, that is now famous. Not forgetting Duval Street, which do have some great bars and restaurants.
One of the fun things to do on your next vacation here is to take a sunset sail tour on one of the many boats that offer superb deals. No better to enjoy the tropical waters of the keys and the magnificent ocean breeze while listening to great music.
Key West
Florida 33040
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Here are a few places you can visit while in Key West Florida:
Duval Street
Mallory Square
Dry Tortugas National Park
Harry S. Truman Little White House
Audubon House and Gallery
Fort Zachary Taylor State Park
Key West Aquarium
Southernmost Point
Shipwreck Treasure Museum
Key West Lighthouse and Keepers Quarters
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✅ Siesta Key Beach Florida
✅ Sunset At Clearwater Beach Florida
✅ St Petersburg Beach Florida
✅ St Petersburg Florida Marina
✅ Treasure Island Beach
✅ Bowman’s Beach Florida
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✅ St Armands Circle Sarasota to Longboat Key
✅ Sand Key Park Beach
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Douglas House - Key West (Florida), USA - Review HD
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Inn Douglas House sells fast on our site. Located just a 2-minute walk from the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, this adult-only inn features free parking and a shared outdoor swimming pool. Free Wi-Fi is also available.
A microwave, refrigerator and coffee-making facilities come standard in each room at the Douglas House. The guests rooms also include a cable TV.
A tropical grounds and access to sun terraces can help guests enjoy the Florida scenery. Luggage storage, vending machines and non-smoking rooms are also available.
The southernmost point of the United States is just a 5-minute walk from Douglas House inn. Guests at the property are a half mile from Key West Lighthouse and Keeper’s Quarters Museum.
Flight to Key West Florida ✈️
Key West Florida, a U.S. island city, is part of the Florida Keys archipelago. It's also Florida's southernmost point, lying roughly 90 miles north of Cuba.
Key West Florida is known for its sunsets, which draw tourists from all over the world. The Florida Keys are by far one of the top places to visit in Florida, best known for their fascinating history.
Key West
Florida 33040
Location:
Here are a few places you can visit while in Key West:
Duval Street
Mallory Square
Dry Tortugas National Park
Harry S. Truman Little White House
Audubon House and Gallery
Fort Zachary Taylor State Park
Key West Aquarium
Southernmost Point
Shipwreck Treasure Museum
Key West Lighthouse and Keepers Quarters
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✅ Winter Park Florida
✅ Anna Maria Island
✅ Downtown Tampa Florida
✅ Siesta Key Beach Florida
✅ Sunset At Clearwater Beach Florida
✅ St Petersburg Beach Florida
✅ St Petersburg Florida Marina
✅ Treasure Island Beach
✅ Bowman’s Beach Florida
✅ Premium Outlets Orlando
✅ Disney Spring Orlando Florida
✅ Holmes Beach Florida
✅ St Armands Circle Sarasota to Longboat Key
✅ Sand Key Park Beach
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Museum of Art & History Key West
recorded November 22, 2013
Moving Image Archive Serge de Muller
Florida Keys & Key West: Close To Perfect
Key West is home to many treasures. Longtime resident Mel Fisher, a legendary treasure hunter who died in 1998, recovered approximately $450 million in gold and silver from the Nuestra Señora de Atocha, a 17th-century Spanish galleon that sank 35 miles southwest of Key West. Fisher, who spent 16 years searching for the shipwreck, established the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum where visitors can view and learn about the riches of the Atocha and other area shipwrecks including the galleon Santa Margarita.
The colorful history of Key West incorporates shipwreck treasures and artifacts, renowned artists, literary legends, a cigar-making heyday and a vibrant past as a bustling seaport. The area's historic and cultural richness is preserved, spotlighted and celebrated in the island city's many museums.
At day's end in Key West, crowds gather at Mallory Square to experience the nightly sunset celebration, a tradition that locals share with visitors. While musicians, jugglers, acrobats and other performers provide entertainment, the sun sinks slowly below the horizon as sunset cruise boats sail by in Key West Harbor.
The nightlife in Key West can be lively and exciting, as fun-seekers' evening jaunts mean sampling numerous restaurants, taverns and entertainment offerings.
Museum of Art & History Key West
recorded November 22, 2013
Moving Image Archive Serge de Muller
Key West-Fort Zachary Taylor.
This is Fort Zachary Taylor State Park in Key West, Florida. Also see the beach and the picnic areas behind the fort.
Video produced by RC Edwards.
*This is a channel with videos taken around the Florida Keys, Key West and other nearby locations of South Florida.
Museum of Art & History @ Key West, FL
Key West Museum of Art & History, formerly known as the Old Post Office and Customshouse
Key West: The Art and History Museum.
The best place to learn about the history and the art of the Florida Keys and Key West. Video produced by RC Edwards.
This is a channel with videos taken around the Florida Keys, Key West and other nearby locations of South Florida.