Today in History

The Cave Inn Bar was at 724 Duval Street and the Two Brothers Cafe at 722 Duval Street in the 1960's. Photo from the Porperty Appraiser's office.

 10 years ago

Monroe County shut down the hurricane-debris burning sites on Rockland and Ramrod keys at the urging of the Department of Environmental Protection.

 

50 years ago

The fifth annual gift to the community, the Key West High School Christmas Show was given in the stadium free of charge.

 

The Cave Inn Bar, managed by Georgina Sosin, was at 724 Duval St.

 

Department of Commerce officials were in town to meet with county officials to plan the 1960 census.

 

The University of Miami was offering rewards for the return of recaptured tagged shrimp.

 

An evaluation of Key West High School by the Department of Education was planned for the spring.

 

100 years ago

The Rev. E.F. Gates, who was the second pastor of Spark's chapel 40 years before, passed through the city and visited with some old friends.