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

Sponge Warehouse

-Circa 1896-

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 23, 2024

1. Sponge Warehouse Marker

Inscription. Key West entrepreneurs have used this building, built in 1896, for a wide range of commercial businesses. It is a classic example of longevity achieved through adaptive reuse. Through its history, this building served as a sponge warehouse, dry goods store, haberdashery, office building, wholesale furniture store, as well as several other purposes. Having survived hurricanes, fires, and economic fluctuations for more than a century, this historic commercial building remains, serving the needs of the Key West community.

Erected by Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources. (Marker Number 95.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 24° 33.544′ N, 81° 47.894′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of Margaret Street and Fleming Street, on the right when traveling north on Margaret Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 901 Fleming St, Key West FL 33040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker 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: One Human Family (here, next to this marker); The William Alfred Johnson House (within shouting distance of this marker); John McFerris Lowe Estate 1873-1975

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Arch House (about 500 feet away); Island City House Hotel (about 500 feet away); Eyebrow House (about 600 feet away); 1001 Eaton Street (about 600 feet away); Saw Tooth Roof (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Sponge Warehouse Marker (marker is to the left of the brown door) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 23, 2024

2. Sponge Warehouse Marker (marker is to the left of the brown door)

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 185 times since then and 13 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.