Key West in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Fogarty Mansion
Key West Art & Historical Society
7 mansions constructed by
the children of Florida's first
millionaire, this structure was
built by Charles Curry in 1887.
Dr. Joseph Norman Fogarty
purchased the home in 1900
for his bride Corinne Curry, the
builder's daughter. Dr. Fogarty
served as Mayor of Key West
for an impressive 6 terms.
In 1912 he held 2 grand
receptions, in January for
Henry Flagler celebrating
Flagler's railroad completion
and in December for
President Taft.
— Circa 1887 —
Key West Historic Marker
Free Audio
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305 • 507 • 0300
Sponsor: Spottswood Family
Erected by Spottswood Family. (Marker Number 18.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 24° 33.501′ N, 81° 48.272′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. Marker is on Duval Street, 0.1 miles west of Caroline Street, on the right when traveling north. This marker is listed as Key West Art & Historical Society’s Marker 18. Touch for map . Marker is at or near this postal address: 227 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. Dr. Joseph Yates Porter House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Curry Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Yates Porter, M.D. (within shouting distance of this marker); Milton W. Curry House, William Curry Homestead (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Anchor Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Curry Mansion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Captain George Carey House (about 300 feet away); Captain Martin Hellings House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.
Also see . . . Key West Art & Historical Society. Website homepage (Submitted on May 23, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 31 times this year. Last updated on March 21, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.