| Summary: | Two color photographic views of the "Whistle Stop Cafe" in Irondale, AL. The 1932 view shows small green building with "CAFE" over entrance. Patrons along sidewalk and in front of cafe. Railroad tracks with train leaving trail of black smoke. The 1980 view shows new brown brick building with "The Original Whistle Stop Cafe, Irondale Cafe, Home of Fried Green Tomatoes" over entrance. Pay phone and paper stands at front of cafe. Green plants hanging along porch at front entrance. Divided back postcard.Printed on front: 'Irondale Cafe Original Whistle Stop Recipes Brand', 'The Original Whistle Stop Cafe, Irondale Cafe, Home of Fried Green Tomatos.' ; Printed on back: "Irondale Cafe, the Original Whistle Stop" 1906 First Ave. North Irondale, Alabama 35210 Irondale Cafe is known for its good home cooking and fried green tomatoes. The cafe began as a hot dog stand in the late 1920's. In 1932 it was purchased by Bess Fortenberry who was the great aunt of Fannie Flagg, the inspiration for Miss Flagg's novel, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe. "Miss Bess" started serving plate lunches, barbecue and other sandwiches and beer. The seating capacity was 31. In December of 1972 Miss Fortenberry sold the cafe to Billy and Mary Jo McMichael. A new building was erected in 1980 and the building next door was added in December 1990. At the present time, seating capacity is 275 plus. Cafe - 1-205-956-5258 Web - www.whistlestopcafe.com Mail Order 1-888-944-7867.'
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