Aerial view of the highway approach and Key West, Florida, circa 1940

Subjects: Aerial Views & Panoramas Bridges & Dams
Card type: Linen
Date: c. 1930 (White Border)

Back of Aerial view of the highway approach and Key West, Florida, circa 1940, c. 1930 linen postcard — Back

About this postcard

A bird's-eye view of Key West, Florida, seen from over the water, with the Overseas Highway causeway and its bridges curving in from the lower left toward the densely built, tree-shaded island town. The caption names it as the highway approach to Key West from the air. The road is the Overseas Highway (U.S. 1), completed in 1938 largely along the right-of-way of Henry Flagler's abandoned Florida East Coast Railway, which made Key West the southern terminus of a continuous drive from the mainland.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pencil

from pal Betty Williams Wheeling, West Virgiana May-30-1944

PublisherTichnor Brothers, Inc.

Highway Approach and Key West, Florida, from the Air 35 --- This excellent view taken from the air, shows the New Overseas Highway as it approaches Key West. By virtue of this great scientific marvel, a very fine climate, marvelous fishing waters and great tropic beauty, Key West takes its place in the forefront of resort cities. TICHNOR QUALITY VIEWS" MADE ONLY BY TICHNOR BROTHERS, INC. BOSTON, MASS. 67385 PLACE ONE CENT STAMP HERE MADE IN U.S.A.

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FromBetty Williams, Wheeling, WV

Postcard record

Publisher	Tichnor Brothers, Inc.
Series	35
Condition	Good
Place mentioned	Key West, FL
Publisher	Tichnor Brothers, Inc., Boston, MA
Place sent from	Betty Williams, Wheeling, WV
Notes	Linen-textured stock with visible crosshatch; no white border; card number 35 printed at upper right. No postmark — card is unmailed (no stamp, no cancellation). Divided-back Tichnor "Quality Views" card, linen era; handwritten sender note dated May 30, 1944. Light edge wear, slight toning.

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Aerial view of the highway approach and Key West, Florida, circa 1940, postcard, c. 1930. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/aerial-view-of-the-highway-approach-and-key-west-florida-cir. Accessed October 24, 2026.