Description: Key West, Barracks - Parade Grounds - 1912: Key West Barracks (1831-1947) - First established 2 Jan 1831 by Company H, 4th U.S. Infantry as a United States Barracks on the west side of Key West, Florida. This post was repeatedly placed in caretaker status over the years and reactivated for World War I and World War II, finally declared surplus on 22 Jul 1947 and turned over to the Navy. Established in 1831 and served primarily as a garrison for Fort Taylor. Sporadically garrisoned during the construction of Fort Taylor (1831-1866) and the U.S. Civil War (1861-1865). Garrisoned from 1893 until 1947 in support of the Coastal Artillery batteries but at several points was in caretaker status. Declared surplus and turned over to the Navy in 1947. Original Key West Barracks buildings have been demolished and the land once occupied by them is now the Peary Court Annex of Naval Air Station Key West with modern military family housing units. The perimeter includes the Peary Court U.S. Burial Grounds. This Divided Back Era postcard, mailed in 1912, is in good condition.
Price: 9.5 USD
Location: Brooklyn, New York
End Time: 2025-01-01T06:08:29.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Size: Standard (5.5x3.5 in)
Material: Paper
Year Manufactured: 1912
City: Key West
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Barracks - Parade Grounds
Continent: North America
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Era: Divided Back (1907-1915)
Country: USA
Region: Florida
Theme: Architecture, Cities & Towns, Landscapes, Militaria, Travel
Features: Panoramic
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Postage Condition: Posted
