Name/Title
Barracks – Cocoanut Palm Walk, Key WestEntry/Object ID
1988.01.0102Description
Postcard depicting a U.S. Army soldier on the road at the Army Barracks (present-day Peary Court). The caption reads, ‘Barracks – Cocoanut Palm Walk, Key West, Florida.’ Note on verso reads, ‘The U.S. Barracks at Key West, on U.S. Reservation, in the eastern part of the city, are noted for the beautiful cocoanut palm walk on the north side of the parade. The trees are from 25 to 30 feet high, and are from eight to ten years old. The first building of the Barracks, the Guard House, was erected in 1832.’Subject Place
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeCollection
Postcard CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PostcardNomenclature Sub-Class
Writing MediaNomenclature Class
Written Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationPostcard Details
Postcard Type
Undivided Back (1901-1907)Place Published
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroePlace Printed
Country
GermanyRegion
Central EuropeContinent
EuropeDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 inCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryCondition
Good