Sloppy Joe's facts for kids
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Sloppy Joe's Bar
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| Location | Key West, Florida, United States |
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| Built | 1917 |
| NRHP reference No. | 06000957 |
| Added to NRHP | November 1, 2006 |
Sloppy Joe's Bar is a famous historic spot in Key West, Florida, United States. It has been located at the corner of Greene and Duval Street since 1937. This well-known place was often visited by the famous writer Ernest Hemingway. Today, it is home to the yearly Hemingway Days celebration. This event includes a fun Hemingway Look-Alike Contest.
The Story of Sloppy Joe's
The main building of Sloppy Joe's was built in 1917. Another building, which holds the kitchen and a store, was built even earlier, in 1892. The famous writer Ernest Hemingway was a regular visitor to this spot in the 1930s. He enjoyed spending time there.
In 1978, Sid Snelgrove and Jim Mayer bought Sloppy Joe's. Their families have owned it ever since. In 1980, the manager Michael Walton had a great idea. He suggested starting an annual celebration of Hemingway's life. This event, called Hemingway Days, happens every July. A highlight is the popular Hemingway Look-Alike Contest.
Sloppy Joe's is also recognized for its history. On November 1, 2006, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list of places in the United States that are important to history.
Other Sloppy Joe's Locations
You can find other Sloppy Joe's locations in Florida. There is one in Treasure Island, Florida. Another one is located in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Images for kids
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The front of Sloppy Joe's Bar in 2018.
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Sloppy Joe's in the 1940s.
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Joe “Sloppy Joe” Russell behind the bar.
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Ernest Hemingway with friends.
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The Silver Slipper dance hall next to Sloppy Joe's, painted in the 1930s.
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The bar, around 1986.
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The bar in 2017.
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Inside the bar in 2017.
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The original location in 2017.
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A view of Sloppy Joe's Bar.
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