Overseas Highway Spanning Pigeon Key

Name/Title

Overseas Highway Spanning Pigeon Key

Entry/Object ID

2024.24.0075

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

April 13, 1943

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. Walter Casson

Address

Street
Main Str.
City
Avon
State/Province
Conn.

Primary Language

English

Transcription

Dear Arline & Walt, Oh boy is it hot to-day, but there's a nice breeze. Ruth & Nita says hello. Nita is brown as a bear. We saw this camp from the but it's some sight to see. The water is all colors. Well see you soon. Love, Mother, Ethel & Bea

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in