Exploring Key West's Hidden Gems: The Benjamin Curry House

Exploring Key West's Hidden Gems: The Benjamin Curry House   In this episode of the Fun in Key West podcast, host Michele O'Connor takes listeners on an in-depth exploration of the historic Benjamin Curry House, a private residence in Key West that has been in the Curry family for over 150 years. Michele discusses the house's unique architectural features, its historical significance, and its connection to one of Key West's most famous residents, Ernest Hemingway. The episode highlights the Curry family's influence on Key West, from Florida's first millionaire to the design of Old Town streets and the establishment of the Sunset celebration at Mallory Square. Listeners are encouraged to visit funinkeywest.com for more self-guided historic marker tours and to join the podcast's book club and happy hour newsletter.   00:00 Welcome to Fun in Key West 01:27 Historic Marker Monday: The Benjamin Curry House 03:30 The Curry Family Legacy 04:38 Architectural Marvels and Historical Artifacts 06:52 Connections to Ernest Hemingway 09:18 Exploring Key West's Historic Markers 09:53 Join the Fun in Key West Community 10:45 Conclusion and Farewell   www.funinkeywest.com