Overseas Highway Spanning Pigeon Key

Name/Title

Overseas Highway Spanning Pigeon Key

Entry/Object ID

2024.24.0074

Description

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 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

Gulf Stream Card & Distributing Company

Place Printed

City

Miami

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Postmark

Date and Time of Postmark

July 9, 1951

Postmark Place

City

West Palm Beach

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Addressee

Name

Mr. Vince Abeti

Address

City
Chicago 29
State/Province
Illinois

Primary Language

English

Transcription

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 & Fritz

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in