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#WednesdayHistoryLesson 3/15/2023
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#WednesdayHistoryLesson 3/15/2023

The History of Old Town Key West Homes Key West is a city located in the southernmost point of the continental United States. The cityโ€™s Old Town neighborhood is known for its unique architecture and rich history, including its homes. The homes in Old Town Key West reflect the cityโ€™s history, which dates back to...

#WednesdayHistoryLesson 3/22/2023
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#WednesdayHistoryLesson 3/22/2023

Key West Shotgun Homes Photo by Larry Syverson Key West, a city located in the Florida Keys, has a rich history of architecture that includes several examples of cigar cottages and shotgun homes. Cigar cottages in Key West are similar to those found in Louisiana, with a long and narrow rectangular shape. They typically have...

History of Monroe County
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History of Monroe County

Monroe County is the southernmost county in Florida and the United States. It is made up of the Florida Keys and portions of the Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve. These parks are mostly uninhabited mainland areas. Most known are the Florida Keys with its string of islands connected by U.S Highway 1,...