Tift-Hemingway House, 907 Whitehead Street, Key West, Monroe County, FL

Significance: The house possesses both architectural and historic interest. Built by Asa F. Tift, a prominent early settler who was active in the Confederate cause during the Civil War, the house is best known as the Key West residence of author Ernest Hemmingway. The house is constructed of native limestone and has a distinctive architectural character.

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-27

Survey number: HABS FL-179

Building/structure dates: ca. 18t5 Initial Construction

National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 68000023

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1933 - 1970

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