The Alfonso/Diaz Carrasco House, known in Key West, Florida as “The Cuban Consulate” (1001 Eaton Street) was reportedly built in 1890 and then sold in 1906 to the Cuban consul to the United States. In 1930 a second home was constructed on the property (323 Grinnell Street) originally to store rum during the prohibition. A beautiful garden separates the two homes and includes a pool. The architecturally significant Eaton Street house is a two-story temple style Classic Revival structure with gingerbread trim and a large tower/veranda treatment that has received coverage in various books, articles, advertisements for Key West tourism and is a regular feature on the “Conch Train” tour of the city.
In the 1980’s both homes were sub-divided into apartments with the Eaton Street home containing three units and the Grinnell Street building four. Since 1994 all apartments have been remodeled, some extensively. The property and facilities are well maintained and can be continued as a rental property or the Eaton Street main home can easily be converted back to a single-family residence. A driveway adjoins the Eaton Street home with space for two automobiles.