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10/18/2000 Application to State 1!\annp 1.. l&olbage BRANCH OFFICE 3117 OVERSEAS mGHWAY MARATIiON, FLORIDA 33050 TEL. (305) 289-6027 FAX (305) 289-1745 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY 500 WHITEHEAD STREET KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040 TEL. (305) 292-3550 FAX (305) 295-3660 BRANCH OFFICE 88820 OVERSEAS mGHWAY PLANTATION KEY, FLORIDA 33070 TEL. (305) 852-7145 FAX (305) 852-7146 MEMORANDUM DATE: October 20, 2000 TO: Dent Pierce, Director Public Works Division ATTN: Beth Leto,Administrative Assistant Public Works Di(t"Sion Pamela G. Hanco Deputy Clerk FROM: At the October 18, 2000, Board of County Commissioner's meeting the Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Florida Historical Marker Application for Old Island Restoration Foundation, Inc. to erect an African Slave Burial Ground marker at Higgs Beach across from the West Martello Tower. Enclosed please find a certified copy of the above for your handling. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact this office. Cc: County Administrator w/o document County Attorney Finan<je File ./ Q&LD 3fSLAND l\.ESTORATION .1'OUNDATION 3J'NC. P.O. Box 689, Key West, FL 33041 Established 1960 September 14, 2000 Mr Carlos Zarate Senior Director ofFacili',it's Monroe County Public Works 3583 South Roosevelt Boulevard Key West, FL 33040 Dear Mr Zarate Enclosed is our application to the State of Florida to erect an historical marker to note the African Slave Burial Ground in Key West. This marker is to be erected across the street from the West Martello Tower. The marker will be cast aluminum, with the text area measuring 30" high and 42" wide. The marker will be dark blue with white text. The marker will be mounted 4' above the ground on a metal and concrete post. The attached sheet gives the specifics :)fthe marker This will be similar to the historical markers located in front of the Audubon House, Clinton Square, the Porter Mansion, Building 21 in the Truman Annex, the old Convent on Truman Avenue, etc. The entire cost of this project will be born by Old Island Restoration Foundation, Ine If the county needs to do the actual excavation and erection of the monument we will reimburse you for all expenses. We need your approval on the second page (line 11) of the application before we submit this to Catherine Clark, the State Historic Marker Coordinator in Tallahassee, She said that after she approves an application it takes about eight weeks for a marker to be cast. We would like to have this project completed by next February so we can have a dedication ceremony during Black History Month. lfycu have any question', regarding this request please contact me at 294-9501 1 appreciate all the assistance that Monroe County can provide in recognizing an incident in Key West history that had national significance, Sincerely, ~~tt~ David L. Roumm Executive Director RECEIVED SEP 14 2000 : Ify :k\CA~c..J FLORIDA HISTORIC MARKER PROGRAM FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE FIDRID\ HERITAGE ~ m MARKER TYPES Standard Florida Historic Marker Cast aluminum, text area is 30" high X 42" \\ide; dark blue background; letters and Florida Heritage emblem are white; comes with a 7' concrete post coated with brushed aluminum (three feet of the post goes into ground.). Prices range depending on length of text (average price for marker with same text on both sides is $1440.) Purpose: This is the principal marker used to recognize historic sites of interest throughout Florida. Great Floridians Plaque " i Interpretive Florida Historic l\Iarker Anodized aluminum, 24" long X 24" wjde and 3/8" thick, blue background with silver letters; text limited to one side only; the mounting plate is at a 30 degree angle; the square aluminum silver post is 4V2' high. Price: $1,015. Purpose: To supplement the standard marker by providing further information regarding the site. This marker can also include graphics and photographs. Dark blue porcelain enamel on anodized aluminum, Florida Heritage emblem and letters are white; the round plaque is 12" in diameter with a 7'4" edge; text limited to name of historic person, date line and type of association with property; plywood mounting block provided upon request; Price: $175. Purpose: to recognize properties associated with deceased persons who have contributed to the rich fabric of Florida history and culture. FLORIDA HISTORICAL MARKER APPLICATION HR3E171294 1. Historic Name of Resource Historic Name ILF {{ l (A N & U R If L r;.A. 0 U rJ'V ,f I tf (6G:f f 6 K /I Suggested Marke"r Title ~ CAN If U A.1.4-L. r;:.A.-o V tV P - J ! 6 0 2. Location of Resource Street & Number _1' 00 City J(~Y WEST &lOCk OF ,fTl,1JJTLC County M (J N~g E fou L~'V~~'() Zip Code 3 30Cfo 3. Property Owner OwnerName MON~e CtJUNTY Street & Number > 00 W J/-fT€ H 6- A- V CityffownKE;Y WEST S'TR€ ET State fLbIHO,4 Telephone (30.>) 'l,q 2- 3 <+3 t) Zip Code 3 .3 0 t{-IJ 4. Classification of Resource Type of Ownership: Private (Individual) 0 Private (For Profit) 0 Private (Non-Profit) 0 Type of Resource: Public (Local) ~ Public (State) 0 Public (Federal) 0 Building 0 o ~ Structure 0 o o ~tt }JOV RS ,4 P ,1.:'1 , ()JY c V 6~ Y District Object Other Site Public Access to Site (days of week & hours site available to public (Access to certain parts of the site may be restricted by the property owner) 5. Marker Type & Category Type of Marker Applied for: B Standard Marker o Supplementary Marker a Florida Heritage Plaque Category: o Florida Heritage Site (Locally Significant) ~ Florida Heritage Landmark (Regional & Statewide Significance) Is request for a new or replacement marker~ Ma~D Replacement I~ resource listed in the National Register of Historic Places? 0 Yes 8 No 6. Resource Description :r CJ 0 (Briefly describe the historic and current physical condition of the Resource. Use continuation sheets if neces :z: Or-~ ':1;l1;"~ ('") . 0('"):- c:- :z:::tJ::J!;: . 0 -f(")r- :<.. .::: .,.,' .> r- C' r, ,.." >ft CONT/AJU;f-TIO,v SIJ~fT ~ g r , -4 l I\) Q C ~'. ~ - - rr w c-: .. c:. W .::t: \D 0 7. Statement of Significance (Briefly explain the significance of the Resource. Use continuation sheets if necessary.) S~ E CtJI'ITINUJT{ON ~IIE€T 8. Marker Text Please submit 'a proposed text for your marker typewritten on a continuation sheet. Text limits for the three types of markers are: . Standard Marker: 19 lines, 1,235 characters (The same text will appear on both sides of the marker.) . Supplementary Marker: 10 lines, 300 characters (Text appears on one side only.) . Heritage Plaque: No more than 50 characters. Information is limited to the name of the historic person and the dates and type of association with resource, e.g., .Claude Pepper Law Office 1925-1930. 9. Required Documentation Please submit the following items with the completed form. Major BibJiographical References Cite the books, articles and other sources that provided the historical and descriptive information used in preparing this application. Maps A sketch map and site plan showing the location of the resource. Also indicate on the map where the historical marker is to be erected or placed. Photographs Submit at least one recent photograph of the resource to be marked. Photocopies of photographs, drawings and other artistic representations are not acceptable. ' Please Indicate what persons or organizations (if other than the property owner) will be responsible for the erectton and maintenance of the Florida Historical Marker or Plaque. (Use continuation sheet If necessary.) 6LO ISLANO Rf;f((J/{A--tl~fV fa V/'IO#TION PI 0 f 80,,- 63'j l{€''( WfST,FL 330Cf{- otic; (30)) 2..tf If- q S" () I 10. Form Prepared By Name 1) tv 10 L l ROv Mt:'! / E;~€CVTIV{ VIAECTOA.j 0 J RF Street & Number 322. OUVAL. ST~ EET Telephone (3dS) l,ql.f~9~tJl Cityrrown --'<bY WGST State _F L- Zip Code '33t:J<tb 11. Owner Approval Statement Owner Signature ~r ey reman, ayor 11wle~&~~~&I Board of County ,~ As the owner, or the official representative of the owner, of the pro submission of this application to place an Official Florida Historic ;/it~. u1.4.v African Burial Ground at Higgs Beach Continuation Sheet Paragraph 6 - Resource Description The site of the 1860 African Burial Ground is occupied by the West Martello Tower, a Civil War fort used today by the Key West Garden Club as their headquarters and showplace gardens. Part of the Burial Grounds lie east of the fort in an area of recreational beach. We propose to locate a roadside marker on Atlantic Boulevard across from the entrance to the fort, Atlantic Boulevard is a two lane blacktop street with no curb or sidewalks. A blacktop bicycle path follows along part of the western side of the street. The exact spot for the marker is a grassy area near several palm trees and picnic tables Paragraph 7 - Statement of Significance In the spring and summer of 1860 three ships carrying cargoes of slaves from the west coast of Africa were intercepted in the Caribbean by the D.S, Navy. The slaves were taken to Key West and housed in temporary barracks along the Atlantic side of the island until they could be repatriated to Africa. However, 294 died within weeks from tropical diseases or suicides and were buried on the area of the island today known as Higgs Beach. Most of the Africans were taken back to the continent, mostly to Liberia. The incident received national publicity, appearing in "Harper's Weekly" of June 2, 1860 and "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper" of June 23, 1860, Paragraph 8 - Marker Text African Burial Ground - 1860 Near this site lie the remains of294 Africans who died in Key West in 1860. In the spring of that year three ships carrying cargoes of African slaves bound for Cuba were captured in the Caribbean by the U.S. Navy. 1432 Africans were rescued and brought to Key West, where they were housed until they could be returned to Africa, Most were taken to Liberia in west Africa by August; however, 294 died of disease and depression and were buried in unmarked graves on Higgs Beach where West Martello Tower stands today. Marker erected by Old Island Restoration Foundation - 2001 Paragraph 9 - Required Documentation See attached binder prepared by Gail Swanson for the Florida Keys Maritime History Conference, May 2000 v I')) g '< >- ... ~ '" 0: --- ~.--- --::-:::::::--- --~ - '- , _\?~ ClS- _ - "----.. -~tr- - _c _~ co ~~ . !tlQ l.t: c :c:.;:;; ..... ~ 1:J CO '.... J , ~ \L) ~ ~ ~ 0:: ~ ... U- '< 0 ~ .. :! <. 0 \== ~ '-.l ..., ~ ..j I:) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ "'0 c::: ~ - CI) r - - CI) ~ \\ :>. 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