Highway that Goes to Sea

Name/Title

Highway that Goes to Sea

Entry/Object ID

2024.24.0017

Description

Postcard of Overseas Highway, the highway that goes to sea heading for the Southernmost city, Florida. Built over the old Florida East Coast Railway Viaducts, this engineering marvel, the New Overseas Highway, connects Key West with the mainland, thus eliminating a ferry gap of 20 miles, leaving traffic unimpeded.

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)

Place Published

City

Boston

State/Province

Massachusetts

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Printer

Tichnor Brothers Inc.

Place Printed

City

Boston

State/Province

Massachusetts

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in