Key West, Florida (1823-)
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A Key West, Florida (1823-) is a North American City that serves as a Florida Keys island city at 24.5551° N and 81.7800° W
- Context:
- It can (typically) be the southernmost city in Continental United States.
- It can (typically) contain Key West Neighborhoods.
- It can (typically) maintain a Key West Population through island development.
- It can (typically) operate a Key West Tourism Economy (including historic district attractions).
- It can (typically) feature a Key West Climate characterized by tropical weather patterns.
- It can (often) preserve a Key West Historic District reflecting conch architecture.
- It can (often) serve as a cultural hub for maritime heritage and artistic community.
- It can (often) function as a tourist destination for cruise ship visitors.
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- It can range from being a Fishing Village to being a Tourist Resort, depending on its economic era.
- It can range from being a Military Post to being an Arts Community, depending on its historical period.
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- Examples:
- Key West (1823), established as a U.S. Naval Station.
- Key West (1828), during early settlement and maritime industries.
- Key West (1860), as a Union-controlled port during the Civil War.
- Key West (1890), developing as a cigar manufacturing center.
- Key West (1912), connected to mainland by Overseas Railroad.
- Key West (1934), after the Labor Day Hurricane destroyed the railroad.
- Key West (1938), completion of the Overseas Highway.
- Key West (1940), operating as a military base during World War II.
- Key West (1970), emerging as an artist colony and gay tourist destination.
- Key West (1982), briefly declaring itself the Conch Republic in protest.
- Key West (2017), recovering from Hurricane Irma.
- Key West (2023), balancing tourism growth with preservation efforts.
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- Counter-Examples:
- Marathon, FL, which is also in the Florida Keys but lacks Key West's historic significance.
- Islamorada, FL, which focuses more on sport fishing than cultural tourism.
- Big Pine Key, FL, which maintains a more residential character.
- Miami Beach, FL, which represents a different style of Florida coastal tourism.
- See: Duval Street, Mallory Square, Fort Zachary Taylor, Southernmost Point, Key West Historic District, Ernest Hemingway House.