Pigeon Key Historic District
The Pigeon Key Historic District is a U.S. historic district (designated as such on March 16, 1990) located on Pigeon Key in Florida. The district is off U.S. 1 at mile marker 45. It contains 11 historic buildings and 3 structures. Although the old Seven Mile Bridge crosses over the island, it and its exit ramp to the island were closed in 2008. Since then, access has been by ferry or private watercraft only,[1] but in 2014 FDOT approved a $77 million plan to restore it.[2]
Pigeon Key Historic District | |
 Southern part of Pigeon Key, viewed from the old Seven Mile Bridge | |
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| Location | Monroe County, Florida |
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| Nearest city | Islamorada |
| Coordinates | 24°42′14″N 81°9′19″W |
| Area | 50 acres (20 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 90000443 |
| Added to NRHP | March 16, 1990 |
Gallery
Partial view of Pigeon Key. The old Seven Mile Bridge is shown crossing the island in the background. The exit ramp is shown to the left.
Pigeon Key, from the east. Old Seven Mile Bridge on right, new one on left
Assistant bridge tender's house
Old bridge and foreman's house
Ramp that comes off old bridge
Under ramp that comes off old bridge
Old bridge
Old bridge
Popular Feature
This place was featured during the 18th-season finale as the Finish Line of the hit-reality series, The Amazing Race: Unfinished Business.
References
- Toppino, Nancy (2008-11-18). Florida Keys and Key West. Globe Pequot Press. p. 271. ISBN 9780762748716. Retrieved 2015-01-17.
- Elaine, Glusac (2014-04-03). "In the Keys, New Plans for an Old Bridge". New York Times. Retrieved 2015-01-17.
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