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

The Sawyer Building

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 4, 2023

1. The Sawyer Building Marker

Inscription. Erected after the Fire of 1886 by a Bahamian merchant. It is one of the many structures built during this era by immigrant Irish brick layers from Boston. The second floor was at one time used by the U.S. District Court.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 24° 33.566′ N, 81° 48.383′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of Front Street and Wolfson Street, on the left when traveling south on Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 420 Front 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: Harbor House (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary (within shouting distance of this marker); Mallory Square (within shouting distance of this marker); The Key West Arts Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Island Welcome Center (Tift & Co.) Shell Warehouse (Ice House) (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Wreckers"

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(within shouting distance of this marker); One-ton slab of marble (within shouting distance of this marker); Tennessee Williams (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 4, 2023

2. The Sawyer Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 321 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 27, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.