Key West Historic District

Key West Historic District

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caption = Overview of part of the Key West Historic District from atop the La Concha hotel
location = Key West, Florida
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area = 4000 acres (16 km²)
added = March 11, 1971
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The Key West Historic District (also known as Old Town of the City of Key West) is a U.S. historic district (designated as such on March 11, 1971) located in Key West, Florida. It encompasses approximately 4000 acres (16 km²), bounded by White, Angela, Windsor, Passover, Thomas and Whitehead Streets, and the Gulf of Mexico. It contains 187 historic buildings and 1 structure.

On February 24, 1983, the district was expanded to 5400 acres (22 km²), bounded by Emma, Whitehead, White, and South Streets, Mallory Square, and the Atlantic Ocean, to contain 2485 historic buildings and 4 structures.

Old Town is the name given to the historic district of the island of Key West, Florida. It is roughly the western half of the island. It is also where the central business district and majority of tourist attractions are located.

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External links

* [http://dhr.dos.state.fl.us/facts/reports/places/Counties/Monroe.cfm Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs - Monroe County]
* [http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/FL/Monroe/state.html National Register of Historic Places - Monroe County listings] "


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