Name/Title
Depot and Conch Tour TrainEntry/Object ID
2011.02.0003Description
Postcard depicting passengers on a Conch Tour Train. The description on the verso reads, ‘Depot and Conch Tour Train, Key West, Florida. The famous 64 passenger Conch Tour Trains operate several conducted lecture tours daily. Passing over 60 points of interest, these sightseeing trains run from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. This historic old town is the nation’s southernmost city and the only tropical city in the continental U.S.A.’ The message on the verso reads, ‘Hi, Had a ride on this train yesterday. Visited the Key West Fabric Place today. Cotton material is only $5.00 and up. Ready made dresses are really expensive. Lousy weather only 63 degrees today and raining. Can’t go in the pool – too cold. See you on March 5. Mae’. The card is addressed to Mrs. Edward Hanndy, 102 East Main Street, Victor, New York, and is postmarked Key West, February 20, 1973.Collection
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
HawthorneState/Province
New JerseyCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaPrinter
Florida Natural Color, Inc.Place Printed
City
MiamiState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaPostmark
Date and Time of Postmark
Feb 20, 1973Postmark Place
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroePrimary Language
English
