New Overseas Highway, Above 'Pigeon Key', on the Way to Key West, Florida

Postcard

Key West Art & Historical Society

New Overseas Highway, Above 'Pigeon Key', on the Way to Key West, Florida

Name/Title

New Overseas Highway, Above 'Pigeon Key', on the Way to Key West, Florida

Entry/Object ID

2018.09.0047

Description

Postcard depicting the Overseas Highway passing over Pigeon Key. Description on verso reads, 'Motoring to and from Key West one passes entirely over Pigeon Key as shown in this view of the New Overseas Highway. This marvel has been constructed over the roadbed of the old Florida East Coast Railroad.' Message on verso reads, 'Dearest Aunt Eva, Uncle Ole & Camellia, just this note to say we are moving at above address [419 United Street], was so glad to get your letter, will write more later, hope you all are feeling much better. Love Helen & Family'

Subject Place

City

Pigeon Key

County

Monroe

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

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

Place Printed

City

Miami

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Parts

Count

Condition

Good