Key West in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
La Te Da
Key West Art & Historical Society
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 5, 2023
1. La Te Da Marker
The home of cigar
manufacturer Teodoro Perez
will forever be a symbol of
Key West's strong ties to
Cuba. On May 3, 1883,
Perez welcomed Josι Martν,
the man who was the
symbol of Cuba's bid for
independence from Spain,
to speak from the
second-floor balcony
to thousands of Cuban
supporters. Martν is
celebrated as a national
hero of the Cuban
Revolution and was an
integral component
in freeing Cuba
from Spanish rule.
Circa 1882
Key West Historic Marker
Sponsor: The Fuente Family
Erected by The Fuente Family. (Marker Number 30.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Industry & Commerce • Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is May 3, 1883.
Location. 24° 32.968′ N, 81° 47.88′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of Duval Street and Catherine Street, on the right when traveling west on Duval Street. This marker is listed as Key West Art & Historical Societys Marker 30. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1125 Duval Street, 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 Speakeasy (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cuban Club (within shouting
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Also see . . .
1. The Rich History of La Te Da, a Key West Historic Hotel. Hotel website entry (Submitted on May 8, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Key West Art & Historical Society. Website homepage (Submitted on May 8, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 5, 2023
2. La Te Da Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 491 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
