CUBAN CONSULATE KEY WEST

The Alfonso/Diaz Carrasco House, known in Key West, Florida as "The Cuban Consulate" (1001 Eaton Street) was reportedly built in 1890 and then sold in 1906 to the Cuban consul to the United States. In 1930 a second home was constructed on the property (323 Grinnell Street) originally to store rum during the prohibition. A beautiful garden separates the two homes and includes a pool. The architecturally significant Eaton Street house is a two-story temple style Classic Revival structure with gingerbread trim and a large tower/veranda treatment that has received coverage in various books, articles, advertisements for Key West tourism and is a regular feature on the "Conch Train" tour of the city.