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

The W.H. Albury House

Key West Art & Historical Society

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 3, 2023

1. The W.H. Albury House Marker

Inscription.
This house consists of three structures that reflect the growth of the island and lack of building materials and skilled labor during the 19th century. The original corner house, built by William Henry Albury, tripled in size with the addition of two houses moved from nearby sites in 1898. In 1900, the family opened a general merchandise store in the additions while retaining the rest of the house as their residence. The Albury family lived here for nearly 130 years.

—Circa 1880—
Key West Historic Marker
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Call: 305•507•0300
Sponsor: Florida Department of State, Division of Historic Resources

Erected by Florida Department of State, Division of Historic Resources. (Marker Number 90.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 24° 33.417′ N, 81° 47.915′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of Southard Street and William Street, on the left when traveling south on Southard Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 730 Southard St, 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

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distance of this marker: Key West's Metal Roofs (within shouting distance of this marker); Solares Hill (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); 623 Southard St. (about 500 feet away); Eyebrow House (about 600 feet away); The William Alfred Johnson House (about 600 feet away); The Key West Cemetery (about 700 feet away); Benjamin Curry House (about 700 feet away); Sawyer-Navarro House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Also see . . .
1. W.H. Albury. (Submitted on May 12, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Key West Art & Historical Society. (Submitted on May 12, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 3, 2023

2. The W.H. Albury House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 825 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 12, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.