Bahia Honda Bridge

Name/Title

Bahia Honda Bridge

Entry/Object ID

2024.24.0067

Description

Postcard depicting Bahia Honda Bridge, highest span of Overseas Highway on the way to Key West, Florida. This bridge is one of the connecting links in that modern engineering marvel the Overseas Highway, which joins Key West to the mainland.

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

Postmark

Date and Time of Postmark

November 3, 1944

Postmark Place

City

Key West

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

County

Monroe

Stamp

1 cent

Addressee

Name

Mr. Marvin Hatcher

Address

Street
1670 James Ave., Crest Hotel
City
Miami Beach
State/Province
Florida

Primary Language

English

Transcription

The trip down was beautiful. That last tropical disturbance tore this place apart, however. See you soon, huh?

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in