Key West, Fla. Barracks - Cocoanut Palm Walk

Key West, Fla. Barracks - Cocoanut Palm Walk

Key West, Fla. Barracks - Cocoanut Palm Walk

Name/Title

Key West, Fla. Barracks - Cocoanut Palm Walk

Entry/Object ID

2016.22.0813

Description

Postcard depicting the U.S. Army barracks and Parade Grounds on the present-day site of Peary Court. The caption reads, 'Key West, Fla. Barracks - Cocoanut Palm Walk.' Notation on verso, 'Barracks - Cocoanut Palm Walk. The U.S. Barracks at Key West, on U.S. Reservation, in the eastern part of the city, are noted for the beautiful cocoanut palm walk on the north side of the parade. The trees are from 25 to 30 feet high, and are from eight to ten years old. The first building of the Barracks, the Guard House, was erected in 1832.'

Subject Person/Organization

United States Army

Subject Place

City

Key West

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

County

Monroe

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

Undivided Back (1901-1907)

Place Published

City

Key West

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

County

Monroe

Date Published

circa 1900 - circa 1910

Place Printed

Country

Germany

Region

Central Europe

Continent

Europe

Addressee

Name

Miss Mary Sawyer

Address

City
Planter
State/Province
Florida

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Condition

Reason for Exam

At Acquisition

Condition

Grade 4 Good