West Martello Tower
West Martello Tower | |
 West Martello Tower in Key West, Florida | |
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| Location | Key West, Florida |
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| Coordinates | 24°32′49″N 81°47′10″W / 24.54694°N 81.78611°WCoordinates: 24°32′49″N 81°47′10″W / 24.54694°N 81.78611°W |
| Built | 1862 |
| NRHP reference No. | 76000602[1] |
| Added to NRHP | June 24, 1976 |
West Martello Fort as seen from the Atlantic Ocean
The West Martello Tower (also known as the Key West Garden Club[2]) is a historic martello tower in Key West, Florida, United States. It is located at 1100 Atlantic Boulevard. On June 24, 1976, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
West Martello Tower was completed, during the American Civil War. It saw no battle action,[3] though was used as a target.[4]
References[]
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "Key West Garden Club". Key West Garden Club. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
- ^ "West Martello Tower". Florida Maritime Heritage Trail. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
- ^ "History - West Martello Tower". Key West Garden Club. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
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- Monroe County listings at National Register of Historic Places
- Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs
- Historical reference
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- Towers completed in 1862
- Buildings and structures in Key West, Florida
- Landmarks in Key West, Florida
- Forts in Key West, Florida
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- National Register of Historic Places in Key West, Florida
- Tourist attractions in Key West, Florida
- Martello towers
- Forts on the National Register of Historic Places in Florida
- 1862 establishments in Florida
- South Florida Registered Historic Place stubs
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