Name/Title
Key West, Fla. Havana–American Cigar FactoryEntry/Object ID
1987.01.0189Description
Postcard depicting the Havana American Cigar Factory that formerly stood on Flagler Avenue between Second and Third streets. The caption reads, ‘Key West, Florida, Havana – American Cigar Factory.’ The notation on verso reads, ‘The three story stone building of the Havana American Cigar Company is one of the most complete and conveniently arranged factories in the U.S. There are about 600 employees. The building, standing in the middle of artistically laid out grounds was begun in 1905, and with the site, cost over $100,000.’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
Undivided Back (1901-1907)Postmark
Date and Time of Postmark
Nov 24, 1908Postmark Place
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeAddressee
Name
Mrs. J.W. HattrickAddress
Street
2113 Manton StreetCity
PhiladelphiaState/Province
PennsylvaniaPrimary Language
EnglishTranscription
Transcription
830 Division Street, Key West, Florida, Dear Carrie, I arrived safe at 2 o’clock Sunday the 16th. Am enjoying my visit very much. How are you, Lovingly, MayLanguage
EnglishDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 inCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryCondition
Grade 5 Fair