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The Armory (Key West)

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moved to their new headquarters, at 533 Eaton Street, in 2015, The Armory eventually became home to 12 artist studios. 'Artists at the Armory' are located on the second floor. The main hall is available for lease and is often used as a rehearsal space by local theater companies or as an exhibition
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destroyed all of its equipment, it ceased to exist. In 1888, a 32-member company named the "Island City Guards" was organized, which would eventually become Company 1, Second Regiment of Infantry, Florida State Troops. It is now part of the
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was built to support military training and readiness of local military reserves. In 1877, the "Key West Rifles", a voluntary military company, organized with 80 members. It was not very professional, and after
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and built in 1901 by John T. Sawyer. In 1903, upon a ruling by the Florida Supreme Court, the state of Florida refunded the cost to the county and took ownership.
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The Armory received a Historic Florida Keys Foundation Preservation Award in 2008.
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property in Monroe County, Florida on the National Register of Historic Places
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Armories on the National Register of Historic Places in Florida
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National Register of Historic Places in Key West, Florida
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Key West Heritage House Museum and Robert Frost Cottage
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Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs
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U.S. National Register of Historic Places

The Armory (Key West) is located in Florida
The Armory (Key West) is located in the United States
Key West, Florida
24°33′35″N 81°47′39″W / 24.55969°N 81.79404°W / 24.55969; -81.79404
T.F. Russell
71000243
Key West, Florida
National Register of Historic Places
armory
the fire of 1886
National Guard
Monroe County
T. F. Russell
The Studios of Key West
The Studios of Key West
Historic Florida Keys Foundation
"National Register Information System"
National Register of Historic Places
National Park Service
"Exploring Florida: Key West: Militia"
"National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: The Armory"
National Park Service
photo from 1970
"The Studios of Key West"
"Historic Properties"
"Historic Properties"
Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs
Monroe County listings

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