Richard Peacon House, Octagonal house in Old Town, Key West, United States.
The Richard Peacon House is an octagonal residence in Old Town Key West that stands out for its unusual geometric shape compared to neighboring buildings. The structure combines rectangular elements with a distinctive eight-sided front section facing Eaton Street.
The house was built in 1885 by Richard Peacon, a Key West native whose family came from the Bahamas. Peacon was a successful merchant at the time, operating one of the town's largest commercial stores.
The house is named after its original builder and today draws visitors interested in Key West's older architecture. It serves as a landmark for people exploring the historic district on foot.
The building is located in an active part of the district and is easily reached on foot by walking along Eaton Street. Since it remains a private residence, viewing is best done from the exterior, and it serves as a stop on guided walking tours through the area.
In the 1980s the house was purchased by fashion designer Calvin Klein, which generated considerable attention at the time. Klein held the property for several years before eventually parting with it.
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