Name/Title
Overseas Highway Spanning Pigeon KeyEntry/Object ID
2024.24.0074Description
Postcard depicting Overseas Highway spanning Pigeon Key and Fishing Camp. The longest span of the Overseas Highway is the seven mile portion which spans Pigeon Key. On this small island about midway between Miami and Key West, is located a popular fishing camp.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)Printer
Gulf Stream Card & Distributing CompanyPlace Printed
City
MiamiState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaPostmark
Date and Time of Postmark
July 9, 1951Postmark Place
City
West Palm BeachState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaAddressee
Name
Mr. Vince AbetiAddress
City
Chicago 29State/Province
IllinoisPrimary Language
EnglishTranscription
Hi Vince -- This is how the Overseas Highway looks. Most all roads in Florida you can see for miles & miles of straight roads. We have had rain every day since we left. It rains on our street 2 blocks away it's dry. It's the rainy season out here now. Love you -- Mary Cay & FritzDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 in