Oldest House in Key West, Key West, Florida - Built in 1825 Entirely of Cedar
Name/Title
Oldest House in Key West, Key West, Florida - Built in 1825 Entirely of Cedar
Entry/Object ID
2018.09.0034
Description
Postcard depicting the Oldest House in Key West. Description on the verso reads, 'Built by Captain Coussins in 1825 on Whitehead Street, the oldest house in Key West was moved to its present location by Captain Waddington in 1832. It escaped the 'Great Fire' in 1886 that wiped out all its contemporaries.'
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 1935 - circa 1940
Postmark
Date and Time of Postmark
Jan 22, 1941, 4:00 p.m.
Postmark Place
City
Key West
State/Province
Florida
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
County
Monroe
Addressee
Name
Mrs. P.M. Olson
Address
City
Reidsville
State/Province
North Carolina
Primary Language
English
Transcription
Transcription
I am thinking of you. We are having a lovely trip. Love, Mrs. Hester.
