Richard Peacon House facts for kids
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| Location | 712 Eaton Street, Key West, Florida, |
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| Built | 1885 |
| Architectural style | Octagon mode |
The Richard Peacon House, also known as the Octagon House, is a historic home in Key West, Florida. You can find it at 712 Eaton Street in the Old Town area. This special house was built around 1885 for Richard Peacon. He was a successful businessman in Key West.
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The Richard Peacon House: A Unique Home
The Richard Peacon House stands out because of its unusual eight-sided shape. This style of building is called an octagon house. It was a popular design for homes in the United States during the mid-1800s. People thought these houses were brighter and easier to heat.
Who Was Richard Peacon?
Richard Peacon (1840-1914) was an important person in Key West. He owned the biggest grocery store in town. Later, he helped start the Island City National Bank. His family came from the Bahamas. The house at 712 Eaton Street has been mentioned in books about Key West's history.
A Special Home in Key West
The Richard Peacon House is one of only two octagon houses still standing in Key West today. The other one is nearby at 620 Dey Street. This might make the Peacon House the southernmost octagon house in the entire continental United States!
Over the years, the house has had interesting owners. In 1980, the famous fashion designer Calvin Klein bought the house. He sold it in 1987. The house was also featured in a book called Key West Gardens and Their Stories in 2000. It is part of the Key West Historic District, which means it's an important historical building. You can even see it on walking tours of historic Key West.
See also
- List of octagon houses
