- Martello Gallery-Key West Art and Historical Museum
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Martello Gallery-Key West Art and Historical Museum
Location: Key West, Florida Coordinates: 24°33′7″N 81°45′18″W / 24.55194°N 81.755°WCoordinates: 24°33′7″N 81°45′18″W / 24.55194°N 81.755°W Governing body: Local government NRHP Reference#: 72000341 Added to NRHP: June 19, 1972 The Martello Gallery-Key West Art and Historical Museum (also known as the East Martello Tower), is a historic site located at 3501 South Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West, Florida, United States. On June 19, 1972, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is the best-preserved example of the Martello style of military architecture in the country.[1]
Fort East Martello Museum & Gardens
The site is now known as the Fort East Martello Museum & Gardens, and features exhibits of local history and art. Displays include early settlement, sponging and fishing, Cuban influence, military involvement, writers and other characters. The museum notably houses Robert the Doll, a haunted doll belonging to the late artist Robert Eugene Otto. The museum also features works by folk artist Mario Sanchez, and art created from junk by Stanley Papio.
The Key West Art & Historical Society operates the museum.
References
- Monroe County listings at National Register of Historic Places
- Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs
External links
- Fort East Martello Museum & Gardens - official site
Categories:- Buildings and structures in Key West, Florida
- Forts in Key West, Florida
- History of Key West, Florida
- Museums in Key West, Florida
- National Register of Historic Places in Key West, Florida
- Visitor attractions in Key West, Florida
- History museums in Florida
- Art museums in Florida
- Military and war museums in Florida
- Landmarks in Key West, Florida
- Culture of Key West, Florida
- Historic Florida architecture 1989 AIA survey listings in Monroe County
- Florida Registered Historic Places building and structure stubs
- Florida museum stubs
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