South Florida's First Public Library
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Markerman62
N 24° 33.464 W 081° 47.999
17R E 418985 N 2716212
Near downtown Key West
Waymark Code: WMM26Z
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 07/06/2014
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On April 8, 1892, a group of citizens organized the Key West Library Association. The first public library was open in the old Masonic Temple September 15, 1892. After 1896, the operation was assumed by other civic groups, including the Key West Woman's Club, which for 44 years provided library service. Through the group's efforts, funds were raised to build the Monroe County Public Library which opened in November, 1959.
Marker Number: F-144
Date: 1967
County: Monroe
Marker Type: Roadside
Sponsored or placed by: Florida Board of Parks and Historic Memorials in Cooperation with Monroe County Public Library and The Florida Historical Society
Website: Not listed
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