Name/Title
El Rancho Motel, Key WestEntry/Object ID
2013.16.0029Description
Postcard depicting the El Rancho Motel. The description on the verso reads, 'Entrance to the Most Beautiful Tropical Patio in Florida. The EL RANCHO, a modern 50 rooms, 50 Bath Motel. Simmons furniture, Beautyrest mattresses, carpeted floors, air conditioning optional in center of City and convenient to beaches and Naval Station. Duncan Hines Recommended, 830 Truman Avenue, Key West, Florida.' The message on the verso reads, 'This is where we stayed last night. Key West is really a beautiful place. Hope you are well. Tommy and Owen are going fishing today. Love, Doris'. The card is addressed to Mrs. M. Pettingell, Bar Harbor, Maine, Ledgelawn Avenue, care of Phelps, and is postmarked Key West, February 18, 1956.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 America
