Name/Title
Oldest House in Key West, Key West, Florida - Built in 1825 Entirely of CedarEntry/Object ID
2018.09.0034Description
Postcard depicting the Oldest House in Key West. Description on the verso reads, 'Built by Captain Coussins in 1825 on Whitehead Street, the oldest house in Key West was moved to its present location by Captain Waddington in 1832. It escaped the 'Great Fire' in 1886 that wiped out all its contemporaries.'Collection
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
BostonState/Province
MassachusettsCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaDate Published
circa 1935 - circa 1940Postmark
Date and Time of Postmark
Jan 22, 1941, 4:00 p.m.Postmark Place
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeAddressee
Name
Mrs. P.M. OlsonAddress
City
ReidsvilleState/Province
North CarolinaPrimary Language
EnglishTranscription
Transcription
I am thinking of you. We are having a lovely trip. Love, Mrs. Hester.Language
EnglishDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 inCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryCondition
Good
