Name/Title
Martello Towers, Old Union Fort, Key West, FloridaEntry/Object ID
1987.01.0227Description
Postcard depicting Fort East Martello. The caption reads, ‘Martello Towers, Old Union fort, Key West, Florida’. The description on the verso reads, 'Martello Towers. Construction on these was begun by the U.S. Government in 1856. When built they were considered impregnable. Today they are crumbling massive brick ruins.'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
Linen (1930-1945)Place Published
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeDate Published
circa 1935 - circa 1945Artist/Illustrator
Tichnor Brothers Inc.Dimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 inCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryCondition
Good