Arrival of the First Overseas Railway Train in Key West

Arrival of the First Overseas Railway Train in Key West: © Key West Art & Historical Society
Arrival of the First Overseas Railway Train in Key West

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Arrival of the First Overseas Railway Train in Key West

Entry/Object ID

0000.00.0598

Description

Black and white photograph of military and civilians welcoming the first train into Key West. The official party was headed by Mayor Fogarty. The Guard of honor from the Key West Naval Station stood at attention as Henry Flagler and visiting dignitaries passed along the station platform. The umbrella is held over Flagler as he walks, and Mary Lily Kenan Flagler can be seen several feet just behind.

Photograph Details

Subject Person or Organization

Florida East Coast Railway

Subject Place

City

Key West

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

County

Monroe

Collection

Florida East Coast Railway Collection (Overseas Railway Extension)

Made/Created

Date made

January 22, 1912

Time Period

20th Century

Place

City

Key West

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

County

Monroe

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Photograph

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Graphic Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

8 in

Width

10 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Copyright

Notes

Mrs. Houck