Name/Title
Casa Cayo Hueso, The Southernmost House in the U.S.A., Key West, Fla.Entry/Object ID
2019.06.0001Description
Postcard depicting the Southernmost House. The caption reads, ‘Casa Cayo Hueso, The Southernmost House in the U.S.A. Key West, Fla.’ The description on the verso reads, ‘Key West derives its name from the Spanish "Cayo 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.'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
Linen (1930-1945)Place Published
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroePostmark
Date and Time of Postmark
Sep 24, 1952, 12:00 p.m.Postmark Place
City
MiamiState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaStamp
John Adams 2 cent stampAddressee
Name
Mr. & Mrs. HannessonAddress
Label
HomeStreet
5254 South Trumbull AvenueCity
ChicagoState/Province
IllinoisPrimary Language
EnglishTranscription
Hello Luella, Made a trip to Key West today and it was about 100° in the shade, almost as hot as in Mexico. How is Bob doing? Regards, Ott & Jack.Dimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 inCondition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionCondition
Good
