Dr. Joseph Y. Porter House
Dr. Joseph Y. Porter House, Historic residence in Key West, Florida.
The Dr. Joseph Y. Porter House, located at 429 Caroline Street, features Late Victorian architectural elements with a wooden frame structure and detailed craftsmanship.
Built in 1838 for Judge James Webb, the first Federal Judge of Southern Florida Territory, the house later became the residence of Dr. Porter, Florida's first Public Health Officer.
The residence represents the medical advancement era in Florida as Dr. Porter conducted research on yellow fever transmission by mosquitoes from this location.
The property maintains its original layout and structure, providing visitors with an authentic view of 19th-century residential architecture through local guided tours.
Dr. Porter lived in this house for 80 years and died in the same room where he was born, marking a remarkable connection to early Florida medicine.
Location: Florida
GPS coordinates: 24.55722,-81.80472
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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