Casa Cayo Hueso, the Southernmost House in the U.S.A.

Postcard

Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Casa Cayo Hueso, the Southernmost House in the U.S.A.

Entry/Object ID

2024.24.0168

Description

Postcard depicting Casa Cayo Hueso, The Southernmost House In The U.S.A. "Key West derives its name from the Spanish "Cay Hueso," which is translated "Bone Island." Key West, a delightful winter resort with a profusion of flowers, the murmur of the sea, and the air of tranquility."

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)

Printer

Gulf Stream Card & Distributing Company

Place Printed

City

Miami

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Postmark

Date and Time of Postmark

1960

Postmark Place

City

Fort Lauderdale

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Stamp

3 cents

Addressee

Name

Mr. and Mrs. Charles

Address

Street

43 Du-Bois St.

City

Noroton

State/Province

Conn.

Primary Language

English

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in