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Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: Located on the Capitol grounds in Montgomery, the First White House of the Confederacy is one of Alabama's most cherished shrines. President Jefferson Davis occupied the house until the government was shifted to Richmond, and many relics are still on display in the house. The shrine is open daily... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: Vestavia is the country home of the late Mr. Geo. B. Ward, on the crest of Shades Mountain, altitude 1,400 feet, 6 miles from Birmingham, Ala. The home is a replica of celebrated Temple of Vesta of Rome destroyed in the fifth century. Dimensions of building 70 feet high, 186 feet in circumference... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: An American in love with Italy and Ancient Art, George B. Ward, on one of his trips to Europe, conceived a magnificent idea, and on his return built his home after the Ancient Temple of Vesta which was destroyed in Rome in the 5th Century. The present temple in reality is known as the Temple of C... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: “The country home of Mr. Geo. B. Ward, on the crest of Shades Mountain, altitude 1,300 feet, 6 miles from Birmingham, Ala. Replica of celebrated Temple of Vesta of Rome. Destroyed in the fifth century. Dimensions of building – 70 feet high, 186 feet in circumference, 20 columns, 9 feet circumfere... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Creator: Hunt, Oscar Virgil Date: 1937 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: Aerial view of Smithfield Court in Birmingham, Alabama. Handwritten on the back of the photograph: "Smithfield Court, the $2,500 000 low rental housing project in Birmingham Alabama. The project is considered a model in housing facilities and occupies six city blocks, on 30 acres. There are 81 bu... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Creator: Manning, W. N. Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: Photograph of the exterior of the Kelly House in Weaver, Alabama. View Full Item at Samford University Library