Key West in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Key West Electric Company
Key West Art & Historical Society
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 5, 2023
1. Key West Electric Company Marker
Inscription.
Key West Electric Company. Key West Art and Historical Society.
Power first came to Key West in 1887 when J.J. Philbrick created the Key West Gas and Electric Light Company. A decade later, Curry and Sons started their own power plant. Eventually, these competing companies combined and were purchased by Stone and Webster in 1906. In 1943, the City acquired the company creating City Electric System. It provided power with diesel and steam generators and imported power from the mainland over a 150-mile tieline. City Electric system continues today as Keys Energy Services, -Circa 1887, Key West Historic Marker Free Audio Walking Tour Call: 305.507.0300 Sponsor: Keys Energy Services.
Power first came to Key West in 1887 when J.J. Philbrick created the Key West Gas and Electric Light Company. A decade later, Curry and Sons started their own power plant. Eventually, these competing companies combined and were purchased by Stone and Webster in 1906. In 1943, the City acquired the company creating City Electric System. It provided power with diesel and steam generators and imported power from the mainland over a 150-mile tieline. City Electric system continues today as Keys Energy Services
-Circa 1887— Key West Historic Marker
Free Audio Walking Tour
Call: 305•507•0300
Sponsor: Keys Energy Services
Erected by Keys Energy Services. (Marker Number 22.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 24° 33.685′ N, 81° 47.9′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of Grinnell Street and James Street, on the right when traveling west on Grinnell Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1001 James 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. 1001 Eaton Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Steamplant
Also see . . . 1. About Keys. (Submitted on May 10, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.) 2. Key West Art & Historical Society. (Submitted on May 10, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 5, 2023
2. Key West Electric Company Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
