Simply because Key West is this kind of a stunning and laid back island there are a lot of celebrities previous and existing who have visited or produced Key West their residence.
Key West's most popular celebrity would be Ernest Hemingway who lived on the island from 1928 to 1939. "For Whom the Bell Tolls" is his most common perform penned whilst residing in Crucial West. He also spent his free of charge time fishing in the Dry Tortugas waters and drinking at the well-known Sloppy Joe's bar.
Tennessee Williams, playwright of each effectively acknowledged functions, "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "Cat On a Scorching Tin Roof" was frequently witnessed at the Heritage Home along with poet Robert Frost. Actually, The Heritage Property is exactly where Robert Frost wrote his popular "The Gift Outright" which is most recognized for currently being study at JFK's inauguration ceremony. The Robert Frost Poetry Festival is now held here yearly.
President Harry S. Truman spent his winters in Essential West throughout his presidency. In fact the winter house which was initially the 1st officer's quarters on the naval station (and was after occupied by Thomas Edison throughout WW1 whilst serving in the navy) is now known as the Harry S. Truman Little White Home simply because of the time he spent in the home during eleven visits to Essential West. Also to pay respect to the President, Division Street was renamed Truman Avenue in 1948 following his reelection. On leaving office Truman made many return journeys to Crucial West.
Numerous other quite respectable Presidents and politicians have stayed in the Truman "Minor White House":
In 1948 Basic Common Dwight D. Eisenhower held meetings right here that resulted in making the Division of Defense. He returned virtually ten many years later on as President to recuperate from a heart assault.
President John Kennedy held a a single day summit here in 1961 with British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan.
President Jimmy Carter held a household reunion in the home in 1996.
In 2001 Secretary of State Colin Powell opened a week of OSCE peace talks at the web site.
On February 12, 1974 the property was added to the U.S. Nationwide Register of Historic Locations. In 1991, the house became a state historic internet site & museum.
Jimmy Buffet, the laid back seaside bum musician established this mindset following becoming launched to Key West where he moved in the course of the early 70's. In 1985, the singer/songwriter/film producer/author also opened the first of his well-known Margaritaville restaurants in Important West.
Other notable * well-known * Essential West celebrity spots incorporate:
Heritage Home Museum and Robert Frost Cottage
410 Caroline Street, Important West, FL 33040
(305) 296-3573
Harry S. Truman Tiny White Property
111 Front Street, Essential West, FL 33040
(305) 293-6629
Margaritaville Cafe
500 Duval Street, Essential West, FL 33040
(305) 292-1435
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