2010 – Owners of Key West’s Heritage House Museum announced it would close after the historic mid-19th century building at 410 Caroline St. was sold to Peter Brawn, who had been buying many of the island’s significant properties.

1954 – The state Hotel Commission gave notice to the Island City House at 411 William Street that their license had been revoked.

1961 – President John F. Kennedy and British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan met in Key West to discuss the situation in Southeast Asia.

1925 – A daily silent period for the naval radio station at Key West was authorized, to end interference with local radio stations.

1898 - A Naval Court of Inquiry was organized to investigate the sinking of the USS Maine, and it would meet in the Key West Custom House.

1926 – A gala dance contest was held at the La Concha Hotel in Key West.

1907 – The City of Key West was striving to make Fleming Street on either side of Duval the “Broadway” of the city.

2004 – The City of Key West hired Armando Parra as official chicken catcher to try to control the island’s free-ranging chicken population.

1925 – For the second year, a seasonal visitor information bureau was opened at the Key West railroad terminal.

1899 - Judge J. Vining Harris held an open house at his new home at the ocean end of Duval Street.

1983 – Fire destroyed the Fountains Restaurant in the landmark Cuban Club building on Duval at the corner of Amelia Street.

1962 – The new Key West City Hall on Angela Street was dedicated. State Senator Elmer Friday of Fort Myers was the keynote speaker.

1934 – The Long Key Fishing Camp opened a week early for its 1935 season, and guests had already arrived.

1954 – The 53-unit Southernmost Motel at the corner of Duval and South streets was nearing completion.