Key West in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Key West's Metal Roofs

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1. Key West's Metal Roofs Marker

Inscription. The Great Fire of 1886 brought an end to the practice of using wood shakes for roofing. At the time, Key West buildings were mostly wooden structures built in close quarters. Afterwards, the City required metal roofs on new and rebuilt buildings. Metal roofing materials have taken several different forms over the years but the advantages of a metal clad roof in Key West's subtropical climate remain; they are fire resistant, energy efficient, and a good investment when facing hurricane strength winds.
— Circa 1886 —

Erected by Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources. (Marker Number 99.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Disasters. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 24° 33.405′ N, 81° 47.935′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of Southard Street and Love Lane, on the left when traveling south on Southard Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 718 Southard St, Key West FL 33040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Florida Keys.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The W.H. Albury House (within shouting distance of this marker); Solares Hill (about 400 feet away, measured in a

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direct line); 623 Southard St. (about 400 feet away); Benjamin Curry House (about 600 feet away); Sawyer-Navarro House (about 700 feet away); The William Alfred Johnson House (about 700 feet away); Eyebrow House (about 700 feet away); Island City House Hotel (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Also see . . . Key West's Metal Roofs. There are four main styles of metal roofs commonly seen in Key West. (Key West Historic Marker Tour) (Submitted on February 23, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

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Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 3, 2023

2. Key West Metal Roofs Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,190 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on May 13, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.