The Southernmost House in the United States

Name/Title

The Southernmost House in the United States

Entry/Object ID

2024.24.0184

Description

Postcard depicting the Southernmost House in the United States, Key West, Florida. "Long the residence of the late Judge Vining Harris, this house has the distinction of being the southernmost residence in the United States."

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

Key West

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

County

Monroe

Printer

Tichnor Brothers Inc.

Place Printed

City

Boston

State/Province

Massachusetts

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Postmark

Date and Time of Postmark

February 18th, 1958

Postmark Place

City

Key West

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

County

Monroe

Stamp

2 cents

Addressee

Name

Miss Clara Leckler

Address

Street
512 Perry St.
City
Sandusky
State/Province
Ohio

Primary Language

English

Transcription

Key West, Fla. Tues. We surely are having a good time and trying to fit as we can. Came down here today and will be here until Thurs. Hope you dodge the flu. Gertrude Blackford.

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in