Old Post Office and Customshouse (Key West, Florida) explained

Key West Custom House and Old Post Office
Coordinates:24.5583°N -81.807°W
Location:281 Front Street
Key West
Monroe County, Florida
Built:1889-1891
Added:September 20, 1973
Refnum:73000587

The Custom House and Old Post Office is a historic site located at 281 Front Street, Key West, Florida, United States. On September 20, 1973, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House

The Custom House currently serves as the Key West Museum of Art & History, which is one of four museums operated by the Key West Art & Historical Society. Exhibits include local history, famous personalities including Ernest Hemingway, maritime history, and works by local artists.

The building was designed by architect William Kerr, and was completed in 1891. The United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida met here from its completion until 1932, when the building was transferred to the United States Navy.[1]

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  1. http://www.fjc.gov/history/courthouses.nsf/getcourthouse?OpenAgent&chid=98B7C064C207B2BF8525718B0057967A Key West, Florida, U.S. Court House and Post Office