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

La Brisa House

-Circa 1896-

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 22, 2024

1. La Brisa House Marker

Inscription. This historic structure has had two lives. It was originally built as an entertainment pavilion and dance hall during the peak of Key West's cigar industry. Located at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean at the end of Simonton Street in a relatively undeveloped area, the hall was a much-needed getaway for residents. It was famous for entertainment, relaxation and dances. The hurricanes of 1909 and 1910 caused significant damage to the structure. In 1911, the surviving two story cupola roofed portion of the edifice was moved to its current location.

Erected by Fraces Belzer-Reid & Gary Bixhorn. (Marker Number 122.)

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

Location. 24° 33.077′ N, 81° 47.405′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is on South Street south of Whalton Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1013 South 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

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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: Josephine Parker City Hall (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Key West City Hall (about 700 feet away); 1846 "Havana" Hurricane (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ferdinand Hirsh Cigar Factory (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1909 & 1910 Hurricanes (approx. 0.2 miles away); El Siboney (approx. 0.2 miles away); "Rambler" Wheel (approx. ¼ mile away); Bruce Hall (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 22, 2024

2. La Brisa House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 435 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.