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Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: The postcard's postmark date is 1944. 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 -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: Greetings from Birmingham, Ala. This Shades Mountain home is but one of thousands of beautiful homes that can be seen from the Vulcan Trail. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: "Dr. W. C. Gorgas, whose father occupied this home while president of the University, became world renowned for his work in sanitation. He assisted in conquering yellow fever and made the Panama Canal possible. He was elected to the Hall of Fame for Great Americans in 1950." View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: Built in 1832 by Alabama statesman, Francis Strother Lyon. Situated on White Bluffs where French Vine and Olive Colonists settled in 1817. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: To view, click the arrow icon at the top right of the image. Souvenir packet showing images from Huntsville, Alabama, circa 1920s. 1). “Big Spring, Huntsville’s Water Supply”; 2). “Merrimack MFG. Co., A Model Cotton Mill and Village”; 3). “Tennessee Valley Bank Building, Jefferson Street”; 4). “H... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: "Built in the 1830s by James Jackson, one of the founders of Florence, this stately mansion was visited by such noted guests as Andrew Jackson, James Madison and James Coffee. The 24 massive pillars were made from sand and molasses!" View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: “Downstairs parlor. This home is the showplace of North Alabama and is located on a beautiful knoll which overlooks the plantation. If you enjoy seeing antiques – you’ll thrill at seeing R. B. Dowdy’s fabulous collection at the Forks. Open all year.” View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: "Temple-like Forks of Cypress was built in the 1830's by James Jackson, who maintained an excellent track on this plantation for horse racing of thoroughbreds. This view shows the main upstairs bedroom. This lovely home is the showplace of North Alabama. Open all year." View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: "Adm. Semmes was commander of the Confederate Ship 'Alabama', famous sea raider of the War Between the States." View Full Item at Samford University Library