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

Bruce Hall

-Circa 1911-

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 23, 2024

1. Bruce Hall Marker

Inscription. Built as part of a Methodist educational complex at Hargrove Seminary, Bruce Hall featured a 600 seat auditorium with a roof garden. It served as part of the United States Navy Hospital during World War I through World War II. After 40 years of providing educational and health services Hargrove Seminary was demolished with the exception of Bruce Hall. The hall began its next life as the Navy commissary and is currently part of the Monroe County School District.

Key West historic Marker
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Erected by Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources. (Marker Number 33.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 24° 33.244′ N, 81° 47.264′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of United Street and Tropical Street, on the left when traveling west on United Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1309 United St, Key West FL 33040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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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: 1909 & 1910 Hurricanes (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1846 "Havana" Hurricane (about 500 feet away); Key West City Hall (about 600 feet away); Josephine Parker City Hall (about 600 feet away); José Martí Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Eloy Angel Rodriguez (approx. ¼ mile away); Dedicated to All Women Veterans (approx. ¼ mile away); Montford Point Marines (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 23, 2024

2. Bruce Hall Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 338 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 28, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.