Overseas Highway Spanning Pigeon Key

Postcard

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Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Overseas Highway Spanning Pigeon Key

Entry/Object ID

2024.24.0076

Description

Postcard depicting Overseas Highway spanning Pigeon Key and Fishing Camp. The longest span of the Overseas Highway is the seven mile portion which spans Pigeon Key. On this small island about midway between Miami and Key West, is located a popular fishing camp.

Collection

Postcard Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Postcard

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Media

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Linen (1930-1945)

Printer

Gulf Stream Card & Distributing Company

Place Printed

City

Miami

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Postmark

Date and Time of Postmark

1949

Postmark Place

City

Key West

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

County

Monroe

Stamp

1 cent

Addressee

Name

Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Brown

Address

Street
260 Main St.
City
Easthampton
State/Province
Mass.

Primary Language

English

Transcription

423 miles from home Tuesday Hello! A grand days trip. Wouldn't know this was still the USA. Some place. Very different. Hot but a good breeze. We'll be here a few days then up the E coast. So much swamp. Brother is a good traveler. He trusts his sisters driving. Love, Sis

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in