Key West's Duval Street

2017-10-09 Photography

Author : Laura Albritton
Release : 2017-10-09
Genre : Photography
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Book Synopsis Key West's Duval Street by : Laura Albritton

Download or read book Key West's Duval Street written by Laura Albritton. This book was released on 2017-10-09. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico through the pulsing heart of historic Key West that is Duval Street! Duval Street in Key West, Florida, is one of the most legendary avenues in the United States. This iconic thoroughfare has seen everyone from Ulysses S. Grant to Ernest Hemingway. Collecting remarkable archival photographs, Images of America: Key West's Duval Street features famous buildings such as Key West's Oldest House, St. Paul's Church, the Southernmost House, the Strand Theater, the San Carlos Institute, and La Concha Hotel. Fabled bars and restaurants like Sloppy Joe's and the Bull & Whistle also don this iconic stretch. This book celebrates the irrepressible spirit and heritage of a much-beloved American destination.

Key West's Duval Street

2017 History

Author : Laura Albritton and Jerry Wilkinson
Release : 2017
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis Key West's Duval Street by : Laura Albritton and Jerry Wilkinson

Download or read book Key West's Duval Street written by Laura Albritton and Jerry Wilkinson. This book was released on 2017. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Duval Street, the pulsing heart of historic Key West, is one of the most legendary avenues in the United States. Stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico, this iconic thoroughfare has seen everyone from Ulysses S. Grant to Ernest Hemingway. Collecting remarkable archival photographs, Images of America: Key West's Duval Street features famous buildings such as Key West's Oldest House, St. Paul's Church, the Southernmost House, the Strand Theater, the San Carlos Institute, and La Concha Hotel, along with fabled bars like Sloppy Joe's and the Bull & Whistle. This book celebrates the irrepressible spirit and heritage of a much-beloved American destination.

The Streets of Key West

2015-10-17 History

Author : J Wills Burke
Release : 2015-10-17
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 431/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book The Streets of Key West written by J Wills Burke. This book was released on 2015-10-17. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simonton, Duval, Eaton, Whitehead, Southard, Truman—if you discover how these Key West streets, and all the others, came by their names, you will know much of the history of this little island at the nethermost end of the continental United States. You will learn of the rise and fall and rise again of the fortunes of this island town, which has played such a rich role in the history of the country as a whole. The author starts each section with an engaging history of the person for whom the street is named. Then he takes us along the street, pointing out the buildings and sites of historic interest along the way. This method builds and reinforces our grasp of Key West's history as the island is crisscrossed with sites that evoke nearly every aspect of its past. What emerges is a unique and quirky history of Key West, as well as a fascinating guide to wandering its streets, boulevards, alleys, and lanes.

Anchored Hearts

2023-06-27 Fiction

Author : Priscilla Oliveras
Release : 2023-06-27
Genre : Fiction
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Book Rating : 08X/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Anchored Hearts written by Priscilla Oliveras. This book was released on 2023-06-27. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sparks fly for a second time when award-winning photographer and prodigal son Alejandro ends up back home, forced to face the familia--and the girl he left behind--for the first time in years. Can these two Key West natives learn to put away old hurts and embrace a new future under the tropical sun?"--

Hidden History of the Florida Keys

2018-11-05 History

Author : Laura Albritton
Release : 2018-11-05
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 702/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Hidden History of the Florida Keys by : Laura Albritton

Download or read book Hidden History of the Florida Keys written by Laura Albritton. This book was released on 2018-11-05. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Seldom-told tales of the ‘lively and unusual cast of historic figures’ who helped shape the Florida Keys from the 1820s through the 1960s.”—Keys News The Florida Keys have witnessed all kinds of historical events, from the dramatic and the outrageous to the tragic and the comic. In the nineteenth century, uncompromising individuals fought duels and plotted political upsets. During the Civil War, a company of “Key West Avengers” escaped their Union-occupied city to join the Confederacy by sailing through the Bahamas. In the early twentieth century, black Bahamians founded a town of their own, while railway engineers went up against the U.S. Navy in a bid to complete the Overseas Railroad. When Prohibition came to the Keys, one defiant woman established a rum-running empire that dominated South Florida. Join Laura Albritton and Jerry Wilkinson as they delve into tales of treasure hunters, developers, exotic dancers, determined preservationists and more, from the colorful history of these islands. Includes photos

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