Name/Title
Steamship Dock at Foot of Duval Street, Key West, FloridaEntry/Object ID
2021.07.0049Description
Postcard depicting a steamship at the foot of Duval Street. The caption reads, ‘Steamship Dock at Foot of Duval Street, Key West, Florida.’ Notation on verso, ‘Key West’s harbor has long been famed for its commodious and sheltered water. Ocean-going steamships come up to the foot of Duval Street, the “longest street in the world” running from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico.’Subject Place
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeCollection
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 AmericaPostmark
Date and Time of Postmark
Apr 5, 1940Postmark Place
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeAddressee
Name
Mrs. Florence WeissAddress
Street
533 Kern St.City
[Illegible]State/Province
[Illegible]Primary Language
EnglishTranscription
Transcription
Dear Florence - Looking things over - little different. People Cubans & Spanish. Don't like the look of 'em. Not staying here. Back to outside of Miami to camp same place tonight. We had 30 bridges to come [remainder illegible].Language
EnglishDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 inCondition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionCondition
Grade 4 Good
