• Source: Martello Gallery-Key West Art and Historical Museum

The Fort East Martello Museum & Gardens (also known as the East Martello Tower), is a historic site located at 3501 South Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West, Florida, United States. On June 19, 1972, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is the best-preserved example of the Martello style of military architecture in the country.




Fort East Martello Museum & Gardens


The site features exhibits of local history and art. Displays include early settlement, sponging and fishing, Cuban influence, military involvement, writers and other characters. The museum features works by folk artist Mario Sanchez, art created from junk by Stanley Papio, and Robert the Doll, a supposedly haunted doll belonging to the late artist Robert Eugene Otto. The Key West Art & Historical Society operates the museum.




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Fort East Martello Museum & Gardens - official site
Monroe County listings at National Register of Historic Places
Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs
Monroe County listings
East Martello Gallery and Museum

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• Martello Gallery-Key West Art and Historical Museum
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• Key West Cemetery
• Naval Air Station Key West
• List of people from Key West, Florida