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Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: The central portion of the building was built in 1850, the South Wing in 1907, and the North Wing in 1911. In this building the Confederate Government was organized in 1861. Montgomery was the Capital until 18862 when it was moved to Richmond, Virginia. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
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 -
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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: The Granite Cross erected by the Colonial Dames of Alabama, bears the inscription: 'To Jean Baptiste la Moyne, Sieur de Bienville, Native of Montreal, Canada, Naval Officer of France, Governor of Louisiana and founder of its first capitol, Mobile, 1711.' View Full Item at Samford University Library -
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Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: The Bellingrath Gardens are located on Picturesque Isle-Aux-Oies-River, about 17 miles from Mobile on U.S. Highway 90. The natural beauty of this estate is made more beautiful by the thousands of Azalea Shrubs, which burst into bloom the latter part of February. At the height of the flowering sea... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: Vulcan, The Iron Man, weighing 60 tons, is the largest cast-iron statue in the world, and, with the exception of the statue of Liberty, the highest statue in America. It was made to represent Birmingham at the St. Louis exposition in 1904, and was recently moved to its present location. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: From this scenic rustic bridge is revealed a handsome view of lovliness. The country estate of Mr. and Mrs. Walter D. Bellingrath has world-wide fame. Travelers from all parts of the globe come to visit its landscaped beauty. The most glorious time is around Washington's Birthday when countless a... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: The postmark date on the back of the postcard is 1939. "The Bellingrath Gardens are located on Picturesque Isle-Aux-Oies-River, about 17 miles from Mobile on U.S. Highway 90. The natural beauty of this estate is made more beautiful by the thousands of Azalea Shrubs, which burst into bloom the lat... View Full Item at Samford University Library