Name/Title
Martello Towers, Key WestEntry/Object ID
2009.30.0066Description
Postcard depicting a fort near the ocean. The description on the verso reads, 'Martello Towers, Key West, Florida. 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, yet used as a lookout post during World War II.'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
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroePrinter
Colourpicture Publishers Inc.Place Printed
City
BostonState/Province
MassachusettsCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America