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

Benjamin Curry House

Key West Art & Historical Society

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 3, 2023

1. Benjamin Curry House Marker

Inscription.
Built by Benjamin Curry, Jr., the brother of Florida's first millionaire, the property has remained in the family for well over a century. His grandson, Beniamin Curry Moreno, was a city engineer responsible for developing Key West's modern roads and sidewalks. His daughter Betty married Toby Bruce; a man brought to the island by Ernest Hemingway. Toby was often referred to as Hemingway's "Man Friday" and remained friends with the Hemingways for decades. Toby was a pall bearer at Ernest's funeral.

—Circa 1855—
Key West Historic Marker
Sponsor: Florida Department of State, Division of Historic Resources

Erected by Florida Department of State, Division of Historic Resources. (Marker Number 41.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 24° 33.353′ N, 81° 48.018′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. Marker is on Southard Street north of Simonton Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 610 Southard St, 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. 623 Southard St. (within shouting distance of this marker); Solares Hill (about 400 feet away,

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measured in a direct line); James Haskins House (about 500 feet away); The Oldest Drug Store (about 500 feet away); Key West's Metal Roofs (about 600 feet away); Sawyer-Navarro House (about 700 feet away); The W.H. Albury House (about 700 feet away); The Lewinsky Building (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Also see . . .
1. Benjamin Curry House. (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. Benjamin Curry 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 86 times since then and 27 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.