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Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: Mobile Public Library, built by municipal bond issue and costing $250,000.00, was opened Sept. 17th, 1928 - now contains over 60,000 books. Located on beautiful Government Street, which is part of Mobile's Azalea trail. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: Motor hotels such as this one have Birmingham in a more competitive position to get national conventions; and more tourists. Visitors can find the finest in accommodations, food and genuine hospitality. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: “350 St. Joseph St., Mobile, Alabama – originated in 1843. The new building completed in 1949, offers every facility of a modern hotel and has served as a ‘Home away from home’ to seamen and their families coming from all corners of the globe. The registration desk never closes. The restaurant, k... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: The postcard is postmarked 1937. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: “This is a view of the interior of Fort Morgan, Alabama, which was finished as you see it now in 1833, built by slave labor and is perhaps the finest specimen brick architecture in America. The original Fort was built of sand and logs in the middle of the 16th century by the Spanish after capturi... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: This is the old Hot Shot Furnace at Fort Morgan, Alabama which was used to heat cannon balls red hot for the purpose of sinking the enemy's ships before the day of high explosives. It repulsed an attack by British warships in 1814, sinking the Flagship 'Hermes'. It was installed under James Madis... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: The Charm Spot of the Deep South. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: This old gun at Fort Morgan, Alabama was captured in 1814 from the British disabled Ship 'HERMES' after the bombardment of Fort Morgan by the British. (It bears upon it the ancient insignia of the British Royal Crown placed above the Rose of Tudor, which was the Coat of Arms originating with Henr... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: "Incorporated December 17, 1819. Named for Sergeant Michael Moulton hero of Creek Indian War who fell at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend fighting under General Andrew Jackson. Settled by English, Irish and Scotch settlers moving in from the Carolinas and Virginia in early 18th century.” View Full Item at Samford University Library