Name/Title
The Conch Tour Train, Key West, FloridaEntry/Object ID
2009.30.0170Description
Postcard depicting passengers on the Conch Tour Train traveling on Whitehead Street. The description on the verso reads, ‘The Conch Tour Train, Key West, Florida. This unique sightseeing train operates on the historic island Of Key West, the Nation’s Southernmost City.’ The message on the verso reads, ‘August 19, Key West, This little train started operating last winter and has been a huge success – One of our aviator tenants called our attention to this new card and said “that's my car to the left and Henry Lee beside it”. The train stops for passengers at Trading Post. Henry is delighted with his little house. Has dinner every night at S&S with John Thompson (your old friend).’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
Photochrome (1930-Present)Place Published
City
MiamiState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaPhotographer
Pinder, DonPrimary Language
EnglishDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 in
