Name/Title
Overseas Highway, above Pigeon KeyEntry/Object ID
1990.01.0009Description
Postcard depicting a highway over buildings on an island. The caption reads, ‘Overseas Highway, above Pigeon Key, between, Key West and Miami, Florida’. The description on the verso reads, ‘Key West is connected with Miami, 170 miles, by the world famous Overseas Highway. There are scores of bridges and viaducts. One bridge is more than seven miles long. Total length: 127 miles. The message on the verso reads, ‘Would appreciate picture of your bus with the dog on top. Have enjoyed your tour, Mrs. C.C. Orgo, 1159 Clarence, Oak Park, Illinois.' The card is addressed to The Sweetest Man in Town, Key West, Florida, and is postmarked Key West, March 1, 1951.Collection
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
Linen (1930-1945)Place Published
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroePrinter
E.C. Kropp CompanyPlace Printed
City
MilwaukeeState/Province
WisconsinCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 inCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryCondition
Good
