Key West in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
William Kerr House
Key West Art & Historical Society
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 3, 2023
1. William Kerr House Marker
built by Irish born William
Kerr. He moved to Key West in
1872 and constructed the
building as his home in
1875. The exquisite roof and
porch detailing feature
Carpenter Gothic style
decorations. The style is a
North American architectural
format that is based on Gothic
Revival architecture. William
Kerr was the prominent
builder of his time. His impact
is notable in buildings such as
the Convent of Mary
Immaculate, the Custom House
and the Old Stone Church.
Circa 1875
Key West Historic Marker
Free Audio
Walking Tour
Call:
305 507 0300
Sponsor: The Marquesa Hotel
Erected by The Marquesa Hotel. (Marker Number 120.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. 24° 33.441′ N, 81° 48.127′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is on Simonton Street 0.1 miles east of Eaton Street, on the right when traveling east. This marker is listed as Key West Art & Historical Societys Marker 120. Touch for map
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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: The Masonic Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); James Haskins House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Oldest Drug Store (about 300 feet away); George Henry Curry Mansion (about 400 feet away); The Samuel O. Johnson House (about 400 feet away); Casa Antigua/Trev-Mor Hotel (about 400 feet away); 625 Eaton Street (about 400 feet away); St. Pauls Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Trev-Mor Hotel (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . .
1. William Kerr House. (Submitted on May 14, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Key West Art & Historical Society. (Submitted on May 14, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 3, 2023
2. William Kerr House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 422 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 14, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
