Photo Exhibits

Photo exhibits spotlight various topics in Florida history, and are accompanied by brief text intended to place selected materials in historical context.

Key West - The Dale M. McDonald Exhibit


This exhibit contains selected images from over 5,000 slides and photographs in the Dale M. McDonald Collection which document art exhibits, businesses, boating events, attractions, community events, landscapes, residences, and street scenes in Key West.

Firefighter and photographer Dale McDonald was born in Key West, Florida on October 2, 1949.

Custom motorcycles on Duval Street during the annual Poker Run: Key West, Florida (2006)

Custom motorcycles on Duval Street during the annual Poker Run: Key West, Florida (2006)

Image Number: DM6667

Carolyn Gorton Fuller working on her "bottle wall fence": Key West, Florida (1987)

Carolyn Gorton Fuller working on her "bottle wall fence": Key West, Florida (1987)

Image Number: DM0123

The Audubon House as viewed from Greene Street, Key West, FL (198-)

The Audubon House as viewed from Greene Street, Key West, FL (198-)

Image Number: DM5601

Abandoned house boat fire off Hilton Haven (2006)

Abandoned house boat fire off Hilton Haven (2006)

Image Number: DM6683

Coconut tree knocked over onto house on Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida (1965)

Coconut tree knocked over onto house on Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida (1965)

Image Number: DM3202

The damage was the result of Hurricane Betsy.

"Schooner Wharf Bar" at the Key West Bight: Key West, Florida (199-)

Coconut tree knocked over onto house on Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida (1965)

Image Number: DM2790

Profile portrait of Talmaege Culmer during cigar making at the Key West Cigar Factory in Pirate's Alley (between 1975 and 1985)

Profile portrait of Talmaege Culmer during cigar making at the Key West Cigar Factory in Pirate's Alley (between 1975 and 1985)

Image Number: DM1462

Mr. Talmaege Culmer at work at the 'Key West Cigar Factory' in Pirate's Alley, Key West, FL. Mr. Talmaege was the last of the original Key West cigar makers.

Sloppy Joe's Bar at 201 Duval Street during evacuation for Hurricane Ivan: Key West, Florida (2004)

Sloppy Joe's Bar at 201 Duval Street during evacuation for Hurricane Ivan: Key West, Florida (2004)

Image Number: DM1570

Scenic view showing conch house at 923 Southard Street: Key West, Florida (2006)

Scenic view showing conch house at 923 Southard Street: Key West, Florida (2006)

Image Number: DM5816

Mario Sanchez taking a break from his art work to pet his cat: Key West, Florida (1992)

Mario Sanchez taking a break from his art work to pet his cat: Key West, Florida (1992)

Image Number: DM1319

Local artist/wood carver, Mario Sanchez, with his pet cat, taking a break from his art work at his brother Peter 'Perucho' Sanchez's house on Catherine Street, Key West, Florida. He is seen here at his work stand

Aerobatic biplane performing at the 1st Annual Key West Air Show (1987)

Aerobatic biplane performing at the 1st Annual Key West Air Show (1987)

Image Number: DM1177