Name/Title
Key West LighthouseEntry/Object ID
1990.03.0002Description
Postcard depicting cars and foliage in front of the Key West Lighthouse. The caption reads, ‘The only Lighthouse in United States entirely within city limits, Key West, Florida.’ A handwritten note on the front points to the lighthouse and reads, ‘We live half a block from here.’ Notation on verso reads, ‘The only lighthouse in the U.S. operating within city limits is this one in Key West, which is 130 feet high; a splendid view of the island and surrounding waters is to be had from its top. The grounds, open to the public, contain an aviary, operated by the Superintendent, William W. Demerritt, for the purpose of ascertaining the routes of migratory birds by banding and releasing them.'Subject Place
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeCollection
Postcard CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PostcardNomenclature Sub-Class
Writing MediaNomenclature Class
Written Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationPostcard Details
Postcard Type
Linen (1930-1945)Place Published
City
BostonState/Province
MassachusettsCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaDate Published
circa 1935 - circa 1945Transcription
Transcription
Dear Maria, We certainly are missing you. We live about a half block from here. Give my regards to your mother, Your friend, Nestor Mendez. Additionally, the name Amelia Cabot is written on the card.Language
English
