Ernest Hemingway's home, built in 1849. Hemingway bought the house in 1931 with his second wife, Pauline Pfeiffer. Ernest Hemingway's home, built in 1849. Hemingway bought the house in 1931 with his second wife, Pauline Pfeiffer. Bedroom. The bedhead used to be a Spanish monastery portal (16th century). Bathroom. Mexican furniture, 19th century. Statue of a cat made by Picasso for Hemingway, 1920s. Bathroom. Art deco floortiles from Paris. Bathroom. Art deco floortiles from Paris. Nanny' bedroom. Nanny's bedroom. Boys' bedroom. Boys' bedroom. Dining room. Kitchen with Portuguese tiles. Wall made with bricks from Baltimore in the 1930s as Hemingway tried to regain some privacy when Key West became a touristic area. Hemingway's office. Hemingway's office. Labels