New Overseas Highway above Pigeon Key, on the Way to Key West, Florida
Entry/Object ID
2024.24.0082
Description
Postcard depicting the new Overseas Highway over Pigeon Key, on the way to Key West, Florida. Notation on verso, 'Motoring to and from Key West one passes entirely over Pigeon Key as shown in this view of the New Overseas Highway. This marvel has been constructed over the roadbed of the old Florida East Coast Railroad.'
Subject Place
City
Pigeon Key
County
Monroe
State/Province
Florida
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
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)
Place Published
City
Boston
State/Province
Massachusetts
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Date Published
circa 1950
Postmark
Date and Time of Postmark
May 7, 1952 5 PM
Postmark Place
City
Enfield
State/Province
North Carolina
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Stamp
2 cents
Addressee
Name
Mrs. Fred Sherman
Address
City
Whitman
State/Province
Mass.
Primary Language
English
Transcription
Transcription
Left Clearwater 7 A.M. Mom drove 395 to Sylvalane Motel at Sylvania GA. 90° all day. Made 373 yesterday. Stayed in Enfield last nite. Very warm yesterday. See you soon now.
