Steamship Dock at Foot of Duval Street, Key West, Florida

Steamship Dock at Foot of Duval Street, Key West, Florida

Steamship Dock at Foot of Duval Street, Key West, Florida

Name/Title

Steamship Dock at Foot of Duval Street, Key West, Florida

Entry/Object ID

2021.06.0006

Description

Postcard depicting a steamship at the foot of Duval Street. The caption reads, ‘Steamship Dock at Foot of Duval Street, Key West, Florida.’ The caption on the verso reads, ‘Key West’s harbor has long been famed for its commodious and sheltered water. Ocean-going steamships come up to the foot of Duval Street, the “longest street in the world” running from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico.’

Subject Place

City

Key West

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

County

Monroe

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)

Place Published

City

Boston

State/Province

Massachusetts

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Date Published

circa 1935 - circa 1941

Postmark

Date and Time of Postmark

Feb 28, 1941, 11:30 a.m.

Postmark Place

City

Key West

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

County

Monroe

Addressee

Name

Miss Adella Fowler

Address

City
Aurora
State/Province
New York

Primary Language

English

Transcription

Transcription

We are riding without coat or sweater, car windows open, have reached the limit can go no further by auto. I am well and having a lovely trip. Love from Mabel.

Language

English

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Condition

Reason for Exam

At Acquisition

Condition

Grade 5 Fair