The Saint Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Key West burned down on this date. Although the first official Catholic mass in Key West was held at the City Hall building in October of 1846, a dedicated church was not constructed until 1852. It was this 1852 structure which was completely destroyed by the fire, which was believed to be an act of arson. In 1905 the current church was dedicated and is now known as the Basilica of Saint Mary Star of the Sea.