The Artist House Key West Robert The Doll

Local legend holds that you can still see Roberts face peering out the window of the Turret Room. Join us on another adventure as we present a room review of all the rooms in the Artist House in Key West.

The Artist House Robert The Doll

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The artist house key west robert the doll. The doll was reportedly manufactured by the Steiff Company of Germany purchased by Ottos grandfather while on a trip to Germany in 1904 and given to young Otto as a birthday gift. Its Colonial Queen Ann style with numerous graceful columns verandas and gingerbread is highlighted by the magnificent presence of its turret. The doll originally belonged to Robert Eugene Otto an artist described as eccentric who belonged to a prominent Key West family.

This is the same house that Eugene met Robert the. A HistOic Key West GUest HOUse in Old Town Key West FloidA. Anne loathed the doll and after her husbands death she demanded that the doll stay in the attic in a cedar chest.

Anne didnt care for Robert and upon Genes death the doll was put into a cedar chest in the attic. The story goes that in 1904 the doll was given to a four year old child who lived in the house Robert Eugene Otto. Key West FL 33040 305 296-3977.

The world famous Artist House is one of the most photographed houses in Key West and the former home of Robert the Doll. Originally owned by Gene Otto in the 1800s in a Victorian mansion now known as the Artist House in Key West the young boy adored Robert The Doll. The Eugene Studio Suite.

Please visit our Rooms Suites section for more information on our beautiful accommodations. Even without Robert present mischief occurs noises are heard and people are made to feel uneasy. The Haunted History of the Artist House.

Key West Paranormal - The Artist House was the family home of famous artist Robert Gene Otto where as a small child was given Robert the Doll by the daughter of a poorly treated servant. Eugene who everyone called Gene named the doll Robert and quickly became attached to his new friend. It is half a block from the popular Duval Street and Old Town Key West restaurants bars art galleries and attractions.

Speculation is the spirit of his wife Anne still walks the staircase in her wedding dress. Genes home came to be called The Artists House After Gene died in 1974 Annette placed the house on the market before leaving Key West for good. Discover Robert the Doll in Key West Florida.

Robert the Doll - 3501 S Roosevelt Blvd Key West FL 33040 - Rated 47 based on 2 Reviews Happy solstice robert soon be winter. Our historic Victorian Guesthouse features elegant and stately rooms. Many years later the doll was found and donated to the Key West Art and Historical Society.

The home where Eugene lived now called the Artists House is located at 534. The Artist House is within walking distance of Duval Street and Old Town Key West. One of only a mere handful of authentic truly original.

All rooms are air-conditioned and The Artist House features wi-fi Internet access throughout. Built between 1890-98 and formerly the home of the celebrated Key West painter Robert Eugene Otto and his wife Anne a concert and jazz pianist The Artist House is an architectural gem. The world famous Artist House is one of the most photographed houses in Key West and the former home of Robert the Doll.

The house was purchased by Myrtle Reuter who found Robert hidden in the attic a few years. Many years after her death the doll was found and donated to the Key West Art and Historical society. Now known as the Artist House a bed and breakfast it serves visitors to Key West.

All rooms are air-conditioned and The Artist House features wi-fi Internet access throughout. It is half a block from the popular Duval Street and Old Town Key West restaurants bars art galleries and attractions. He received the handmade doll from a servant girl that was of Bahamian decent.

The story of Robert the Doll dates back to the early 1900s when a young boy named Eugene Robert Otto was given a one-of-a-kind handmade doll by a servant that worked for his parents in his home. During this time the rumors of a haunted doll started to take over Key West. Robert the doll is a nearly 120-year-old haunted doll in the guise of a young sailor currently residing in a glass case in the fort east martello museum in key west Florida with a curse that many says follows visitors who take his photograph without permission.

This legendary evil doll has been haunting the citizens of Key West for over 100 years. Just be sure to ask his permission to take his picture. The Otto house itself is said to have been tainted by the doll.

The dolls sailor suit was likely an outfit that Otto wore as a child. Gene was said to have an unhealthy relationship with the doll carrying it around everywhere speaking to him in first person and replying in a different tone of voice. Robert is now on display at the East Martello Museum along with his teddy bear.

Robert the doll can now bee seen at the East Martello Museum.

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