Name/Title
Key West, Fla. Barracks - Cocoanut Palm WalkEntry/Object ID
2016.22.0813Description
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 ArmySubject 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
Undivided Back (1901-1907)Place Published
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeDate Published
circa 1900 - circa 1910Place Printed
Country
GermanyRegion
Central EuropeContinent
EuropeAddressee
Name
Miss Mary SawyerAddress
City
PlanterState/Province
FloridaDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 inCondition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionCondition
Grade 4 Good