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

William Wall Warehouse

Key West Art & Historical Society

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 4, 2023

1. William Wall Warehouse Marker

Inscription.
William Wall came to Key West in 1824 as a shipwreck victim. Seven years later he had amassed a substantial fortune as a pioneer in the island's burgeoning cigar industry. Behind the building were docks and "coaling stations" used to supply steam-powered ships. The warehouse was converted into Naval Station #2 and became a vital supply link for the United States Navy during the Spanish American War in 1898.

— Circa 1878 —
Key West Historic Marker
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Erected by Fred Salinero & Pepe Diaz. (Marker Number 13.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, Spanish-American • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 24° 33.592′ N, 81° 48.405′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of Wall Street and Exchange Street, on the left when traveling north on Wall Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 410 Wall Street, Key West FL 33040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Highlights in the History of the United States, Cuba, Key West and Havana (a few steps from this marker); Julius F. Stone

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(a few steps from this marker); Maria Valdez Gutsens (a few steps from this marker); Peter Roberts (a few steps from this marker); Livingston Wellesley Bethel (a few steps from this marker); Charles Helberg (a few steps from this marker); Elisabetha Merklin Knight Beiglett Smith (a few steps from this marker); John Lowe, Jr. (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Also see . . .
1. William Wall Warehouse. (Submitted on May 8, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Key West Art & Historical Society. (Submitted on May 8, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 4, 2023

2. William Wall Warehouse Marker

Photographed By Pete Payette, May 6, 2024

3. William Wall Warehouse Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 3. submitted on May 13, 2024, by Pete Payette of Orange, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.