Today in Keys History – January 20
1912 – “Opening the Over Sea Railway to Key West” was the cover story of Collier’s National Weekly Magazine.
Florida Keys History Center
The Florida Keys History Center is dedicated to the stewardship, knowledge, and understanding of the historic, cultural, and ecological diversity of the Florida Keys. Archival materials include newspapers, maps, images, and genealogy resources.
Located in the Key West Library
Historian: Corey Malcom
Archivist: Breana Sowers
(305) 809-5260
Hours of Operation
Monday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
Florida Keys History News
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Today in Keys History – January 19
1925 – A report from Key West said, “Bathing conditions have been ideal for the past several days and one of the best crowds of the season was seen on the beach yesterday afternoon. There was just enough surf to make the water delightful, and many aquatic sports were indulged in.”
Florida History Services
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Florida History Distance Services
For non-county residents unable to visit the archive, some services are available.
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Florida History Image Services
Learn more about how you can acquire and use images from our archive.
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Florida History Visitor Services
Please call or email before planning a trip, as staff may not always be available to assist.
Florida Keys History Resources
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Island Chronicles
Read Island Chronicles, the monthly feature by Lead Historian Dr. Corey Malcom
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FamilySearch Affiliate Library
Enhanced access to the FamilySearch database. Available only at your nearest library, access provided via our PCs or WiFi.
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Ancestry Library Edition
Your ancestors left clues along the way. Now, you can trace them online. Available only at your nearest library, access provided via our PCs or WiFi.
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Mile Markers: Keys History
A collaborative digital library project of the Monroe County Public Library and Florida International University.
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Key Names Gazetteer
A geographical directory of every place name for an island in the Florida Keys, a digitized version of the comprehensive publication created by the late Jim Clupper.
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Florida Memory
Free online access to select archival resources from collections housed in the State Library and Archives of Florida.
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DPLA
View the Monroe County Public Library’s contributions to the Digital Public Library of America.