National Register of Historic Places

Old Post Office and Customshouse

Key West, Monroe County, Florida
Listed
September 19, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
73000587

About this property

The Custom House and Old Post Office is a historic site located at 281 Front Street, Key West, Florida, United States. On September 20, 1973, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. == Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House == The Custom House currently serves as the Key West Museum of Art & History, which is one of four museums operated by the Key West Art & Historical Society. Exhibits include local history, famous personalities including Ernest Hemingway, maritime history, and works by local artists. The building was designed by architect William Kerr, and was completed in 1891. The United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida met here from its completion until 1932, when the building was transferred to the United States Navy. Monroe County listings at National Register of Historic Places Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs Museum of Art and History at the Custom House Archived March 10, 2007, at the Wayback Machine Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House

Location

Key West, Monroe County, Florida
24.55875, -81.80732

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Old Post Office and Customshouse listed on the National Register?

Old Post Office and Customshouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 19, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Old Post Office and Customshouse?

Old Post Office and Customshouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Old Post Office and Customshouse?

The period of significance for Old Post Office and Customshouse is recorded as the industrial era.

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