Built in 1926 as a state-of-the-art filling station, this Standard Oil station was part of the 1920's automobile boom that brought the area its first real influx of new residents and tourists. With masonry vernacular construction, it stands as an excellent example of Florida's early architecture influenced by the Spanish. Brothers Al and Ben Key purchased the station in 1967, and for decades it served as a gathering place for Kissimmee's men, where Monday morning quarterbacking, heated political debates, and friendly ribbing between college rivals were common. In 1998, the city purchased the station with plans to demolish it for a wider road, but as the project moved forward demolition proved unnecessary. Through the efforts of the Community Redevelopment Agency, the long-time Kissimmee landmark and gathering place was beautifully restored and now serves the community as The Key's Welcome Station.