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Key West homes63 viewshomes in Key West are very distinctive. Shutters of course to guard against the high winds. Some Windows are actually installed directly under porch roofs so that they provide air for rooms but are completely hidden and sheltered by the roof. Many houses have this ornate fencing which was bought cheap at auctions of goods from shipwrecks. Wrecking (salvaging) was big business in Key West until lighthouses and other safety measures made shipping safer.
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Huge cooking pot used to cook mush for slaves on a slave ship63 viewsThe only one still in existence
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Mile 0 on Route 160 views
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A Conch truck62 viewsThere are several vehicles decorated with art work on the island. The area is also known as the Conch Republic from the short time they seceded from the United States in 1982. See http://www.conchrepublic.com/history.htm for an interesting historical tidbit of revolution. It is pronounced "Conk" btw.
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Cuban influence64 viewsIt is common in Cuba to live in apartments over stores, laundromats, etc
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Lighthouse65 views
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Conch tour train65 viewsFeatured on the Travel Channel, it is a great tour of the city.
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