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Key West

Key West is an island of contradictions. Once one of the richest towns in America, it has also been one of the poorest. It is a city steeped in history and has always had a diverse and interesting group of inhabitants. We hope to capture some of the spirit, texture, and uniqueness of this island community through our collection of photographs and ephemera.

Each of the images on this page come ready to hang in attractive black frames. Please note that the quality of the actual images is higher than that of our images, due to the limitations of our digital camera. Below are two examples of finished products.

Framed Cigar Labels
In the late 19th century, Key West had a vibrant cigar making industry. These labels were used on the inside of cigar boxes.

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KW1
c. 1890 cigar label
8" x 10"
$20.00

KW2
c. 1890 cigar label
8" x 10"
$20.00

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KW3
c. 1890 cigar label
8" x 10"
$20.00

Framed Photographs
Throughout the 150 years in the history of photography, visitors have documented Key West. We are pleased to offer these reproductions from the late 19th and 20th centuries.

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KW4
Panoramic photograph of Key West c.1875. A very detailed photograph of some wonderful old town buildings.
8" x 10"
$20.00

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KW5
Snap shot of Duval Street
c. 1930
8" x 10"
$20.00

KW6
1904 photo of a Key West Trolley on Greene Street
8" x 10"
$20.00

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KW7
1904 photo of the corner of Duval and Front Street Jefferson Hotel and the First National Bank on the left.
8" x 10"
$20.00

KW8
1904 Photo of the Custom House
8" x 10"
$20.00

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KW9
c. 1880 Photo from a stereographic view
8" x 10"
$20.00

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KW10
c. 1880 Photo from a stereographic view showing sponges on the docks with a sail loft in the background.
8" x 10"
$20.00

Framed Postcards
Most of the postcards we are offering were originally printed in Germany before the First World War. The colors are rich and they frame very well.

KW11
Custom House & Post Office, Key West, Fla. c. 1915
8" x 10"
$20.00

5" x 7"
$12.50

KW12
Bird's-eye View of Key West, Fla. c. 1915.
8" x 10"
$20.00

5" x 7"
$12.50

KW13
Bird’s-eye View of Key West, Fla., c. 1905.
8" x 10"
$20.00

5" x 7"
$12.50

KW14
Tarpon Catch; Key West, Fla., c. 1950.
8" x 10"
$20.00

5" x 7"
$12.50

KW15
Porte Cochere, Casa Marina Key West, Florida., c. 1925. A nice image of the entrance of the Casa Marina.
8" x 10"
$20.00

5" x 7"
$12.50

KW16
Key West, Fla. A Lot of Key West 'Swells'., c. 1910. A rare image of the Key West sponge industry.
8" x 10"
$20.00

5" x 7"
$12.50

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KW17
Key West, Fla. Duval Street, Looking North. The original of this card is postmarked 1914.
8" x 10"
$20.00

5" x 7"
$12.50

KW18
From City Hall Tower Looking S.W., Key West, Fla." c. 1915.
8" x 10"
$20.00

5" x 7"
$12.50

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KW19
"Street Scene, Key West, Fla." A great c. 1950 view of Duval Street.
8" x 10"
$20.00

5" x 7"
$12.50

KW20
"Hotel Jefferson and First National Bank, Key West, Fla." c. 1915.
8" x 10"
$20.00

5" x 7"
$12.50

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KW21
"Seeing Key West by Bus with Ramon Navarro- 613 Caroline Phone 413W." c. 1950. Before the Conch Train there was Ramon and his bus. Ramon rode on top of the car, under the umbrella. Taken outside the La Concha.
8" x 10"
$20.00

5" x 7"
$12.50

Framed Ephemera

Ephemeral items such as tourist guides, maps and brochures offer an interesting glimpse into Key West's past.

KW22
Wonderful cover to the booklet commemorating the opening of the Key West Extension Railway, c. 1912.
11" x 14"
$30.00

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KW23
Bird’s eye view of Key West in 1855. A very nicely colored view of the city from just prior to the Civil War.
16" x 20"
$45.00

Framed Images of the Tropics

KW24
Reproduction of an 18th century parrot print.
13" x 16"
$40.00

KW25
Map of southern Florida and the Caribbean, c.1840.
11" x 14"
$30.00