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

Fire Station #9

Key West Art & Historical Society

Fire Station Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

1. Fire Station Marker

Inscription.
Built in 1907, the Fire Department consisted of 12 paid firemen and 200 volunteers. It is believed to have been the oldest active fire station in Florida until it's closing in 1998. The Station has endured numerous hurricanes. One of the worst struck in 1909 with winds that exceeded 100 miles per hour. The roof was heavily damaged but the building endured. Fires were fought with horse drawn steamers and hose carriages until 1914 when the department received motorized fire engines.

—Circa 1907—
Key West Historic Marker
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Erected by Key West Art & Historical Society. (Marker Number 9.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 24° 33.232′ N, 81° 47.569′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of Grinnell Street and Virginia Street, on the right when traveling east on Grinnell Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1024 Grinnell Street, 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. Ferdinand Hirsh Cigar Factory (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); El Siboney

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(about 600 feet away); 729 Truman Ave. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Colds' Milk Farm (approx. ¼ mile away); Key West City Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Josephine Parker City Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Convent Of Mary Immaculate (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Also see . . .
1. Key West Firehouse Museum. (Submitted on September 3, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Key West Art & Historical Society. (Submitted on September 3, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

2. Fire Station Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.