Name/Title
Overseas Highway over Pigeon KeyEntry/Object ID
2024.24.0087Description
Postcard depicting the new Overseas Highway over Pigeon Key, on the way to Key West, Florida. Motoring to and from Key West one passes entirely over Pigeon Key as shown in this view of the New Overseas Highway. This marvel has been constructed over the roadbed of the old Florida East Coast Railroad.Collection
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 AmericaPrinter
Florida Keys Printing and PublishingPlace Printed
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroePostmark
Date and Time of Postmark
MAR 19, 1956Postmark Place
City
MarathonCounty
MonroeState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaStamp
2 centsAddressee
Name
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Story & RobbieAddress
Street
814 AmbiaCity
ToledoState/Province
OhioPrimary Language
EnglishTranscription
March 17, 1956
Dear Folks: Just back from Havana, Cuba took plane it is a beautiful country, but give me good old U.S.A. Best wishes, JoDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 in
