Name/Title
New Overseas Built Over the Old Florida East Coast Railway Viaducts on the Way to Key West, FloridaEntry/Object ID
2021.07.0005Description
Postcard depicting men fishing from a boat near the Overseas Highway. The caption reads, ‘New Highway Built over the Old Florida East Coast Railway Viaducts on the Way to Key West, Florida.’ Description on verso reads, ‘Built over the old Florida East Coast Railway Viaducts, this engineering marvel, the New Overseas Highway, connects Key West with the mainland, thus eliminating a ferry gap of 20 miles, leaving traffic unimpeded.’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 AmericaTranscription
Transcription
This shows very well how the bridges were built on the R.R. viaducts. I understand that there are plans to build more bridges over still - unused former R.R. viaducts. It's more fun to watch the pelicans dive for fish. They seem to be so awkward about it - but they get the fish.Language
EnglishDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 inCondition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionCondition
Grade 4 Good
