Seagoing Highway to Key West from Pigeon Key

Postcard

-

Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Seagoing Highway to Key West from Pigeon Key

Entry/Object ID

2024.24.0078

Description

Postcard depicting seagoing highway to Key West from Pigeon Key. The longest bridge in the world, built entirely over water, runs more than seven miles over open sea. This engineering feat is truly a wonderful example of man's ingenuity and skill.

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

Dade County Newsdealers Supply Co.

Place Printed

City

Miami

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Postmark

Date and Time of Postmark

FEB 14, 1950

Postmark Place

City

Key West

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

County

Monroe

Stamp

1 cent

Addressee

Name

Mrs. E. C. Smith

Address

Street
2016 Morgan Lane
City
West Haven
State/Province
Connecticut

Primary Language

English

Transcription

We came over the long bridges this morning on our way to Key West -- decided to make this extra trip as I may not come again soon. It is so pretty all the way but I cannot say that of the city. Love, Susir

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in