Sand Key Lighthouse

Sand Key Lighthouse

Sand Key Lighthouse

Name/Title

Sand Key Lighthouse

Entry/Object ID

2016.22.0888

Description

Postcard depicting Sand Key Lighthouse. Notation on verso, 'Hurricane-proof lighthouse warns shipping of dangerous, above-water coral reefs. World Famous fishing and crystal clear scuba diving waters surround the lighthouse. Once wreckers made Key West the richest city per capita in Florida salvaging wrecks from the 12 miles of reef near Sand Key.'

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

Photochrome (1930-Present)

Photographer

Blazevic, Raymond

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Condition

Reason for Exam

At Acquisition

Condition

Grade 3 Very Good