1912 – The first excursion train left Key West for Long Key. One hundred and twenty-three passengers made the trip which, after a short stay, returned. The round-trip fare was $2.60.
1925 – Two new courses were being offered at Monroe County High School: Domestic Science (aka Home Economics) and Typewriting & Stenography.
1935 – After returning from Miami, Monroe County Sheriff Karl Thompson noted there were many visitors with their own pleasure boats throughout the Keys. He decided a law enforcement officer was needed at Matecumbe and assigned Deputy E.A. Cothron to the job.
1953 – The Key West City Commission took steps to the end the “B-Girl” problem when it passed an ordinance making it unlawful for anyone to solicit the sale of drinks in the city bars.
1977 – The new United States Coast Guard Station at Trumbo Annex was dedicated.
2003 – The Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory opened for business at 1316 Duval Street.
Information compiled by Dr. Corey Malcom, Lead Historian, Monroe County Public Library, Florida Keys History Center.
Image: The Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory building at 1316 Duval Street in July 2011. From the archives of Edwin O. Swift III. Monroe County Public Library, Florida Keys History Center.