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Salvaged cargo to be sold at auction along the wharfs66 viewsThe homes of Key West were built with salvaged lumber, decorative finials, etc. while the insides were furnished with salvaged furniture, dishes, housewares, cloth, and even pianos. Most homes had a salvaged piano in them eventually so most kids were unable to escape piano lessons.
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South Beach southernmost beach65 views
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Divers65 views
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Ma and Pa at The Custom House Museum65 views
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A Conch truck65 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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Conch tour train65 viewsFeatured on the Travel Channel, it is a great tour of the city.
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Not only a cool tree but also a geocache hide64 views
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Fort Zachary taylor cannons64 viewsWhen the fort was added to and cannons had become outdated, they used the old cannons as fill to strengthen the new walls.
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Mel Fisher Maritime Museum64 viewsThis rat bone came from one of the wrecks Mel dived on. When a ship goes down, rats die too. Mel is best known for finding the wreck of the Atocha off the Florida Keys which was featured on the History Channel. It was loaded with spanish treasure. Finding it took a great deal of time and money as well as 3 lives including that of his son and daughter-in-law.
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Dubloons64 views
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Ship room heater64 viewsA small fire burned in metal boxes like this to heat the quarters
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Hanging out at the beach at Fort Zachary Taylor63 views
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