"Founded in 1878 and long considered the most beautiful educational building in Florida, the Convent of Mary Immaculate has played an heroic part in the history of the city. It was thrown open as a hospital during the yellow fever plague and many of the nuns perished along with their patients. During the Spanish-American War it again became a hospital and its interesting museum is enriched by many gifts from grateful patients. The grounds are a treasure trove to botanists."
Now long gone, the destruction of this remarkable building remains one of the great architectural losses that has been happened in Key West. Elements salvaged before the wrecking ball may be found throughout Key West.
St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church.
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