Name/Title
The Oldest House, Key West, FloridaEntry/Object ID
2024.24.0116Description
Postcard depicting the Oldest House in Key West, Florida.Built in 1825 entirely of cedar. "Built by Captain Coussins in1825 on Whitehead Street, the oldest house in Key West was moved to its present location by Captain Waddington in 1832. It escaped the "Great Fire" in 1886 that wiped out all its contemporaries."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
1960Postmark Place
City
Fort LauderdaleState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaStamp
3 centsAddressee
Name
Mr. and Mrs. CharlesAddress
Street
43 Du-Bois St.City
NorotonState/Province
Conn.Primary Language
EnglishDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 in
