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U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Key West Station. Built in 1856-1861 as the The United States Navy Coal Depot and Storehouse. "This large brick building was the first permanent Naval building and the oldest brick building on the Island". Building 1 of Key West Naval Station. Acquired by the Coast Guard in 1939. DSC_0897p1

Key West at Fantasy Fest

October 24th 2018
In our cabin mailbox arrived a warning notice: our port call at Key West would be during the annual Fantasy Fest. Passengers were cautioned they might see some outrageous things ashore! Carnival Paradise docked at the Key West Naval Pier. It is the pier of the former Key West Naval Station and still remains on Naval property. In the basin, special operations forces were swimming in full combat ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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