Convent of Mary Immaculate, 600 Truman Avenue, Key West, Monroe County, FL
Summary
Significance: The Convent of Mary Immaculate is the oldest educational institution in Southern Florida. The school opened in 1869 and has been located in the present building since 1875. The building is an excellent example of late nineteenth century architecture designed for religious purposes and serving both the living needs of its occupants and the educational needs of the larger community.
Survey number: HABS FL-184
Building/structure dates: 1875 Initial Construction
Building/structure dates: ca. 1989 Subsequent Work
Building/structure dates: 1904 Subsequent Work
Building/structure dates: 1938 Subsequent Work
Building/structure dates: 1950 Subsequent Work
Tags
Date
1933 - 1970
Contributors
Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
Kerr, William
Location
Key West (Fla.), 24.55194, -81.79788
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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