"Vulcan, The Iron Man, Birmingham, Ala."

"Vulcan, iron man, built in 1904 by the Chamber of Commerce for the St. Louis Exposition. It is the second largest statue in America. It weighs 120,000 pounds and is 50 feet tall. One thumb weighs 170 pounds. Placed on the top of Red Mountain by the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham. The base is of wh...

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Format: Electronic
Published: Alabama Department of Archives and History
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Online Access:http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/photo/id/44373