Exploring Key West's History: The Rise and Fall of the Mallory Steamship Line
Update: 2025-09-06
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Exploring Key West's History: The Rise and Fall of the Mallory Steamship Line
In this episode of the Fun in Key West podcast, host Michele O'Connor takes listeners on a journey back to the 1870s to explore the history of the Mallory Steamship Line, a vital link between the North and South that significantly impacted the development of Key West. The episode covers the founding of the company by Charles Henry Mallory, its contributions during the Civil War, and its golden age of steam travel before being overshadowed by Henry Flagler's railroad. The story also touches on the evolution of transportation technology and its impact on tourism and local culture in Key West. Michele concludes the episode by encouraging listeners to explore Key West's historic markers and hints at upcoming podcast topics.
00:00 Welcome to Fun in Key West Podcast
01:26 Historic Marker Monday: The Mallory Steamship Line
03:34 The Rise and Fall of the Mallory Steamship Line
09:20 Mallory Square: A Living Legacy
11:57 Conclusion and Future Episodes
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