Uncovering Key West's Hidden Gem: The Cable Hut

Uncovering Key West's Hidden Gem: The Cable Hut   In this episode of the Fun In Key West podcast, host Michele O'Connor explores the fascinating history of the Cable Hut in Key West. Michele dives into the hut's role in revolutionizing global communications in the early 20th century, detailing how it protected the undersea cables that connected Key West to Cuba. The episode highlights the significance of the first international phone call made from Key West to Cuba on Christmas Day in 1900 and discusses how the Cable Hut ensured secure communications for decades. Michele also encourages listeners to appreciate this historic landmark when visiting the southernmost point buoy and invites them to join the Fun In Key West book club for more historical insights.   00:00 Welcome to Fun In Key West Podcast 01:26 Historic Marker Monday: Discovering the Cable Hut 04:01 The Significance of the Cable Hut 05:57 The First International Phone Call 06:59 The Cable Hut's Legacy 09:01 Exploring Key West's History 09:43 Join the Fun and Key West Community 10:26 Wrapping Up Historic Marker Monday   https://funinkeywest.com/cable-hut-historic-walking-tour/ https://funinkeywest.com/fun-in-key-west-book-club/