Blue Marlin Motel

Blue Marlin Motel: © Key West Art & Historical Society
Blue Marlin Motel

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Blue Marlin Motel

Entry/Object ID

2013.16.0036

Description

Postcard depicting a motel with a sign that reads, 'Blue Marlin Motel'. The description on the verso reads, 'Blue Marlin Motel, Simonton Street at South Beach, Key West, Florida. Ultra-modern comfort in 33 air-conditioned units. Private beach facilities - sun deck. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Schlesinger, owners-managers. Telephone 2-2545.'

Subject Place

City

Key West

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

County

Monroe

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

Photochrome (1930-Present)

Place Published

City

Miami

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Date Published

circa 1955

Printer

Dexter Press, Inc.

Place Printed

City

West Nyack

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Photographer

Valence

Postmark

Date and Time of Postmark

August 11, 1955

Postmark Place

City

Key West

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

County

Monroe

Addressee

Name

J.L. Massetti and Boys

Address

Street
213 West Lancaster Avenue
City
Ardmore
State/Province
Pennsylvania

Primary Language

English

Transcription

Transcription

Hi, Saw Miami yesterday, sure is fine. We are heading out the Tamiami Trail and up the west coast. See you, Jazz

Language

English

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Condition

Reason for Exam

At Acquisition

Condition

Grade 4 Good