Today in History

The Beauty Box at 701 1/2 Simonton Street in the 1960's. Photo from Property Appraiser's office.

 10 years ago

A German company was filming a TV movie titled "Dance of the Dolphins" at Dolphins Plus at Mile Marker 102.

 

50 years ago

John Demeritt, center on the Key West High School football teams of 1951, '52, '53 and '54, was entering Auburn University on a football scholarship in January after his discharge from the Air Force.

 

The average Key West household's income for the fiscal year ending in July 1958 was $6,715, which was above the national average of $5,983.

 

The Beauty Box, Mrs. Blanche. M. Ponce owner, was at 701 ½ Simonton St.

 

The production of headless shrimp from the Tortugas grounds for Dec. 8 to 14 was 275,164 pounds.

 

Capt. Edward Brumby threw the switch to start the Naval Station's new 2,500 kilowatt generator.

 

100 years ago

The holiday trade in the businesses of the city was good, with the streets full of people shopping and happy.