Florida Keys Historian & Archaeologist
Irving R. Eyster
In 1947, he and his wife Jeane traveled to Key West; there they immediately fell in love with the Keys and thus relocated. The couple moved to Lower Matecumbe in 1952 when only seven others shared the island; this was because Irving thought Key West was too crowded. They built a small motel, and Irving began to preserve the Keys' history. He has accomplished more in his life than many could in five lifetimes. Irving was a friend to everyone he met.
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Irving R Eyster Florida Keys History Museum
The Matecumbe Historical Trust is committed to the creation of the definitive anthropological and historical museum of the Florida Keys. The museum will preserve the unique history of the Keys, and it will become the pre-eminent repository of artifacts as well as a venue for academic symposia and research about the Keys and related subjects worldwide.
It will house Mr. Eyster's vast collection of artifacts, photographs, historical articles, and memorabilia. It will be enhanced by individual items and collections donated or loaned from others who have directly contacted us to express their most sincere interest. It will be a significant educational center for residents and tourists.
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