National Register of Historic Places

Martello Gallery-Key West Art and Historical Museum

Key West, Monroe County, Florida
Listed
June 18, 1972
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
72000341

About this property

The Fort East Martello Museum & Gardens (also known as the East Martello Tower), is a historic site located at 3501 South Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West, Florida, United States. On June 19, 1972, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is the best-preserved example of the Martello style of military architecture in the country. The site features exhibits of local history and art. Displays include early settlement, sponging and fishing, Cuban influence, military involvement, writers and other characters. The museum features works by folk artist Mario Sanchez, art created from junk by Stanley Papio, and Robert the Doll, a supposedly haunted doll belonging to the late artist Robert Eugene Otto. The Key West Art & Historical Society operates the museum. Fort East Martello Museum & Gardens - official site Monroe County listings at National Register of Historic Places Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs

Location

Key West, Monroe County, Florida
24.55237, -81.75482

Categories

MILITARYARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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When was Martello Gallery-Key West Art and Historical Museum listed on the National Register?

Martello Gallery-Key West Art and Historical Museum was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 18, 1972.

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Martello Gallery-Key West Art and Historical Museum is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Martello Gallery-Key West Art and Historical Museum is recorded as the industrial era.

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