Key West

by Frances Watson Clark, Mandy Miles (Introduction)

Overview

Key West has a colorful history. It was the beachhead that protected the United States from the Soviet Union and Cuba in the 1960s, its literary and music scenes attracted and developed writers, artists, and musicians in the 1970s, and it seceded from the Union and created a new nation, the Conch Republic, in the 1980s. Through the rest of the decades to the present, festivals, celebrations, and revelries have drawn tourists here year-round and supported the Conchs, the key's residents. The vibrant community, people and places, military presence, and significant historic sites make Key West one of the most interesting places in the United States.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467115063
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	02/29/2016
Series:	Images of Modern America
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Frances Watson Clark first came to Key West as a tourist with her family in the early 1960s. Over the years, she returned with friends and then with her children to enjoy the balmy weather, interesting people, and historic places. In 2009, she became a part-time resident after purchasing a historic home in "Old Town." With the Modern Images of America series, Frances is continuing the story of Key West from the 1960s to the present. Reaching out to people in the community, she has brought together a variety of pictures and stories that bring the island to life.


Key West Citizen

Table of Contents

Foreword 6

Acknowledgments 7

Introduction 8

1 People and Places 11

2 Businesses, Clubs, and Causes 25

3 In the Harbor 41

4 Land, Air, and Sea Defense 51

5 Rough Weather in Paradise 59

6 The Creative Community 67

7 Festivals, Celebrations, and Revelries 79

Resources 95