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

The Cuban Club

Key West Art & Historical Society

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, September 3, 2023

1. The Cuban Club Marker

Inscription. Built in 1917 as a “club” for Cuban cigar makers. It was the center of social and community life for the Cuban population at the height of the cigar industry in Key West. The building was alive with constant din of domino games between the cigar worker’s. Rum and refreshments were available and the fragrance of roast pig and cigars were always present. The club was also one of the first organizations in Key West to operate a health insurance plan for members and their families.
— Circa 1917 —
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Erected by Key West Art & Historical Society. (Marker Number 123.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.

Location. 24° 32.986′ N, 81° 47.904′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. Marker is on Duval Street, 0.1 miles east of Virginia Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1108 Duval 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 Speakeasy (within shouting distance

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of this marker); La Te Da (within shouting distance of this marker); Eduardo Gato Cigar Factory (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Saint Stephen AME Zion Church (about 600 feet away); E.H. Gato Cigar Factory (about 600 feet away); Gatoville (about 700 feet away); Life of the Lighthouse Keepers (about 800 feet away); Semper Fidelis (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

More about this marker. This marker is listed as Key West Art & Historical Society’s Marker 123

Also see . . . Key West Historic Marker Tour. (Submitted on September 29, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, September 3, 2023

2. The Cuban Club Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.