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West Martello Tower Garden Center declared a National Historic Site by the State of Florida and is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places
West Martello Tower is a tropical garden paradise by the sea on the site of the remains of a civil war fort. Maintained by Key West Garden Club, it has garden rooms to delight you, the beach and sea to inspire you and history to intrigue you.
Open 9:30am – 5pm daily. The Key West Garden Club at West Martello Tower is a tropical garden paradise by the sea on the site of a former Civil War fort. It has garden rooms to delight you, history to intrigue you, and the beach and sea to inspire you.
The West Martello Tower (also known as the Key West Garden Club) is a historic martello tower in Key West, Florida, United States. It is located at 1100 Atlantic Boulevard. On June 24, 1976, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. West Martello Tower was completed, during the American Civil War.
Step into the secluded tropical gardens of the Civil War-era West Martello Towers. Stroll the brick pathways through graceful, arched courtyards and lush, colorful foliage to discover a rare collection of seductive native and exotic plants.
Located at Higgs Beach by the White Street Pier, West Martello Tower is a structure conceived by the U.S. Armed Forces as early as 1822 when the Navy first surveyed the island. It’s had a long history and today is home to the Key West Garden Club.
The Key West Garden Club at West Martello Tower is a tropical garden paradise by the sea on the site of the remains of a civil war fort. It has garden rooms to delight you, the beach and sea to inspire you and history to intrigue you.
The West Martello Tower is a Historic Civil War-Era Fortress where the Key West Garden Club has created a tropical oasis that includs a butterfly garden, waterlilly pond & waterfall and Orchid displays.
Martello towers, sometimes known simply as Martellos, are small defensive forts that were built across the British Empire during the 19th century, from the time of the French Revolutionary Wars onwards. Most were coastal forts. They stand up to 40 feet (12 m) high (with two floors) and typically had a garrison of one officer and 15–25 men.
West Martello Tower. Type: Gardens, Historic Sites. Last updated on July 1, 2019. 10Best Says. The Key West Garden Club at Fort West Martello is one of the island's last remaining free...
