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Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: Spider Monkeys. Monkey Island has a population of some forty Spider Monkeys. They are one of the favorite attractions of any zoo. This was the first unit of the zoo and was completed in 1955. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: Vestavia, atop Shades Mountain, is easily seen from U.S. 31 as goes South toward Montgomery from Birmingham. Built by the late George Ward, it is world-famous. The Vestavia Hills Baptist Church now owns this property. Visitors welcome. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
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Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: "This unusual phenomenon is on one of the nature trails at Natural Bridge of Alabama Park. The main attraction is the Natural Bridge (it is one of the largest rock bridges in the world). Located 1 mile west of the junction of Ala. highway #5 and U. S. 278 on U. S. 278. Picnic grounds, artesian wa... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: “Built in 1842, Birmingham, Alabama. Living Room furnished in genuine authentic pieces of the period: Antique Waterford Chandelier; Rosewood piano belonged to Governor Barrie Moore of Alabama, bought in 1818; Chippendale Mirror, 1779; French Porcelain Mantel Clock and Candelabra; Oil painting don... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: Natural Bridge of Alabama, located in Winston County, Ala. (called ‘Free State of Winston’) 28 miles north of Jasper, Ala. or 10 miles south of Haleyville, on U. S. 278. Picnic grounds. Artesian water. Souvenirs. Visited by tourists from all 50 states and many foreign countries. Open all year 8:0... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: Sturdivant Hall - the old Watts-Parkman-Gilman Mansion. Built in 1852 for Col Edward Watts. The Architect was Thomas Helm Lee, a cousin of General R. E. Lee. The house has been restored to Pre-Civil War grandeur and is open to the public at a fee. One of the finest examples in the south of Neocla... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: The lovely lagoon is visible from many of the guest rooms at this Mobile Bay resort. The Hotel also has one of the South's finest golf courses - only a few hundred yards from the hotel proper - as well as excellent tennis courts and salt and fresh water bathing. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: The Crippled Children's Clinic and Hospital, at 620 South 19th Street, was established in 1929 for the orthopedic treatment of underprivileged children. It has provided help for the care of thousands of needy children from 65 counties in Alabama. Much of the money used in erection of this outstan... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: “Oaklawn Plantation – one of the most beautiful ante-bellum homes in Huntsville, Alabama – was built around 1844 and served as a hospital during the Spanish-American War. The late Max Luther transformed the 175 acre estate into a stock farm. He also maintained a very fine stable for his noted fiv... View Full Item at Samford University Library