Monroe County Hospital, Key West, Florida

Postcard

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Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Monroe County Hospital, Key West, Florida

Entry/Object ID

2024.24.0110

Description

Postcard depicting the Monroe County Hospital in Key West, Florida. Notation on verso, 'The mildness of the winter climate, the moderate temperature and the fresh salt air makes Key West the ideal spot to regain lost health and to enjoy life while doing so. Local doctors and dentists are well equipped , and there is a municipal hospital and several private ones.'

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

Linen (1930-1945)

Printer

E.C. Kropp Company

Place Printed

City

Milwaukee

State/Province

Wisconsin

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Photographer

Mooney, Cliff

Postmark

Date and Time of Postmark

1952

Postmark Place

City

Key West

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

County

Monroe

Stamp

2 cents

Addressee

Name

Mr. Alfred Burdick

Address

City
Ivorytown
State/Province
Conn.

Primary Language

English

Transcription

12/23/52 - This is where the grandson was born. He's a week old today! I got your Christmas card with news of Mr. Kaufman. Today is ... we have had some really cold days. Like this place to visit but not to live in. See you "next year." Doroethy

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in