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. 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
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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. It 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.

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: 1001 Eaton Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Steamplant (about 400 feet away); John Watkins Historic House (about

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400 feet away); The Maggie Atwell House (about 400 feet away); Henry Morrison Flagler (about 500 feet away); The Railroad that Died at Sea (about 500 feet away); The Legacy of Henry Morrison Flagler (about 500 feet away); Flagler's Train Terminal (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

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 276 times since then and 35 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.