Name/Title
The John Lowe House, c. 1860Entry/Object ID
2023.22.0052Description
Postcard belonging to 'The Houses of Key West' series depicting the John Lowe House located at 620 Southard Street. Notation on verso reads '11. THE JOHN LOWE HOUSE, c. 1860, was built of Honduras mahogany and heart pine using the old methods of wooden pegs and mortise-and-tenon joints for strength as well as "give" during tropical storms. It is completely surrounded by porches and is perhaps the finest example of a Bahama house on the island.'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
Photochrome (1930-Present)Place Published
State/Province
New JerseyCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaDate Published
circa 1987Photographer
Caemmerer, AlexPrimary Language
EnglishDimensions
Height
4-3/8 inWidth
6-1/8 inCondition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionCondition
Grade 2 ExcellentCopyright
Copyright Holder
Caemmerer, AlexCopyright Date
1987
