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

Island City House Hotel

Key West Art & Historical Society

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, September 3, 2023

1. Island City House Hotel Marker

Inscription.
This wooden structure was built in the 1880s by a wealthy Charleston merchant. The private residence was well situated in what was then the center of town. In 1908, the owners transformed the house into a hotel in anticipation of the completion of the Over-Sea Railroad. The structure was enlarged and a third floor was added to increase room capacity. Notice the wooden silhouette of the railroad's unique bridge spans stretching across the top facade of the building. By 1912 the building opened as Island City House Hotel.
—Circa 1880—
Key West Historic Marker
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Erected by Key West Art & Historical Society. (Marker Number 86.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 24° 33.526′ N, 81° 47.98′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. Marker is on William Street south of Eaton Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 411 William 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. The Arch House (within shouting distance of this marker); The William Alfred Johnson House

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sponge Warehouse (about 500 feet away); One Human Family (about 500 feet away); Sawyer-Navarro House (about 500 feet away); 625 Eaton Street (about 600 feet away); John McFerris Lowe Estate 1873-1975 (about 600 feet away); George Henry Curry Mansion (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Also see . . .
1. Island City House, the Oldest Guesthouse in Key West. Fun in Key West website entry (Submitted on September 7, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

2. Key West Historic Marker Tour. Website homepage (Submitted on September 7, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, September 3, 2023

2. Island City House Hotel Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.