Summary: | Color photograph of the Farley Building. This is a multistory building in downtown Birmingham, AL. It was built in 1909 and was the the fourth steel-frame "skyscraper" erected in Birmingham. It is a graceful composition of dark red brick arches and light-colored spandrels financed by John Farley. Picture includes pedestrians on sidewalks and horses and buggies on street. Railroad car tracks visible in street. Divided back postcard.Printed on front: 'Farley Building, Birmingham, Ala.', 'Ben M.Jacobs and Bros.' ; Printed on back: '?? Made in U.S.A, A -4064'
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