Name/Title
U.S. Navy Coal DepotEntry/Object ID
1987.01.0064Description
Black and white photograph of the U.S. Navy Coal Depot and Storehouse also known as Building #1, located at the intersection of Front and Whitehead Streets. It was built during 1856-1861 to serve as a naval supplies depot. It later served as a Naval Administration Building until 1923. From 1932-1939 it served as headquarters for the 7th Lighthouse District of the U.S. Lighthouse Service. The U.S. Coast Guard took over the service and the building in 1939.Photograph Details
Subject Place
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeCollection
Photograph CollectionMade/Created
Date made
circa 1900 - circa 1930Time Period
20th CenturyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryOverall Condition
Fair