Bahia Honda Bridge

Postcard

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Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Bahia Honda Bridge

Entry/Object ID

2024.24.0054

Description

Postcard depicting Bahia Honda Bridge on the Overseas Highway from the Mainland to Key West, Fla. The Overseas Highway to Key West, Fla. the southernmost city in the U.S. is one of the greatest engineering wonders in the world. Crossing Bahia Honda bridge is the most spectacular part on this great highway, where the road rises 70 ft. above the meeting of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.

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

Dade County Newsdealers Supply Co.

Place Printed

City

Miami

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Postmark

Date and Time of Postmark

April 1, 1948 9 PM

Postmark Place

City

Fort Lauderdale

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Stamp

1 cent

Address

Street
27 Maison Ave.
City
Waterbury
State/Province
Conn

Primary Language

English

Transcription

This is the best perspective I've seen on a postal & give you an idea of what that ride ot Key West was like ~ almost like a boat tub. See you soon.

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in