Name/Title
The Train Arrives in Key WestEntry/Object ID
1987.01.3245Description
Wood carving by Mario Sanchez depicting the arrival of the first Florida East Coast Railway train to Key West in 1912. Key West residents and a band greet Henry Flagler and the Overseas Railway train passengers as they get off the train. Carved in the center cloud, 'Welcome Mr. Henry Flagler to our most southern and beautiful island city in the USA. Florida East Coast Railway Extension Key West Fla Jan 22, 1912'.Type of Sculpture
ReliefArtwork Details
Medium
Wood, OilSubject Place
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeCollection
Mario Sanchez CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Sanchez, MarioRole
ArtistDate made
1984Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
SignatureLocation
Bottom Right CornerTranscription
Mario SanchezLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PaintedLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
IntaglioNomenclature Primary Object Term
SculptureNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Height
23-3/4 inWidth
51-1/4 inCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryOverall Condition
Very GoodReason for Exam
InventoryOverall Condition
Very Good