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

Inscription.
La Te Da
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 José Martí,
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. Martí 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. Marker 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 Society’s 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.

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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 distance of this marker); Eduardo Gato Cigar Factory (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gatoville (about 600 feet away); E.H. Gato Cigar Factory (about 600 feet away); Semper Fidelis (about 700 feet away); Saint Stephen AME Zion Church (about 700 feet away); Gato Village Pocket Park (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

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 92 times since then and 28 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.