Fort East Martello

Fort East Martello: © Key West Art & Historical Society
Fort East Martello

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Fort East Martello

Entry/Object ID

2009.30.0067

Description

Postcard depicting a red brick fort. The description on the verso reads, 'The East Martello Tower and Art Gallery on Roosevelt Boulevard and the Ocean in Key West, Florida. It was built as a Civil War Fort in 1861 and held by Union Forces and it made Key West one of the most strategic points in the South during the Civil War. It is now the home of the Key West Art and Historical Association.'

Subject Place

City

Key West

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

County

Monroe

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

Photochrome (1930-Present)

Photographer

Valence

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5 in

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Condition

Good