Hotel Jefferson Davis, Anniston, Alabama

Two color prints of the Hotel Jefferson Davis in Anniston, AL. One view is the exterior view of a multistory red brick building located on a street corner. "Jefferson-Davis Hotel" sign on top of building over entrance. Another view is the partial lobby view, showing a fireplace and chairs...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: C.T. Art-Colortone
Format: Electronic
Published: Troy University Library
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Online Access:http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/troy2/id/1052
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Summary:Two color prints of the Hotel Jefferson Davis in Anniston, AL. One view is the exterior view of a multistory red brick building located on a street corner. "Jefferson-Davis Hotel" sign on top of building over entrance. Another view is the partial lobby view, showing a fireplace and chairs. Postmarked Feb. 7, 1949. Divided back postcard. Printed on front: 'Hotel Jefferson Davis "courteous service" Anniston, Alabama', 'Anniston's only fireproof hotel. 160 rooms. Strictly modern.', 'Partial lobby view.' ; Printed on back: 'Hotel Jefferson Davis Anniston's Finest and only modern fireproof hotel.', 'C.T. Art-Colortone Reg. U.S. Pat. Off., Courier Journal Job PRTG. Co., Louisville, KY.' Written on back: 'Monday. Dear Mother, Jay & I are sitting on a davenport in front of this fire place. Traveled 575 miles today. The 2 dogs kept us awake so at 3 o'clock we gave up & arose. I'm glad we did for we had good driving clear to Nashville Tenn. Pretty slow after that. Will reach Fla. tomorrow night. Lovely weather - daffodils are out. Love, Alice & Jay', 'Mrs. L. W. Ingham, 622 N. Monroe, Clinton, Illinois'