Oldest House in Key West

Oldest House in Key West: © Key West Art & Historical Society
Oldest House in Key West

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Oldest House in Key West

Entry/Object ID

1988.01.0054

Description

Postcard depicting women dressed in period costumes and also visitors in front of a house. The description on the verso reads, ‘Oldest House in Key West. Originally built in 1823 by Captain Watlington and situated on Whitehead Street, the house was moved to Duval Street after a severe hurricane. Interesting dormer windows and a Dutch oven in the rear may be seen from the street, but the building is not at present open to the public.’

Collection

Postcard Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Gulf Stream Card & Distributing Company

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

Material

Paper

Condition

Overall Condition

Good