Coke Ovens, Birmingham, Alabama

Color print of coke ovens in Birmingham, AL.Long line of iron funaces with flames rising from each top opening. Train tracks and train cars below used to transport the coke after processing. Small single story building with pipe extending from roof in foreground. Worker walking along side iron funac...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Post Card Exchange
Format: Electronic
Published: Troy University Library
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Online Access:http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/troy2/id/1320
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Summary:Color print of coke ovens in Birmingham, AL.Long line of iron funaces with flames rising from each top opening. Train tracks and train cars below used to transport the coke after processing. Small single story building with pipe extending from roof in foreground. Worker walking along side iron funaces. Blue sky background. Postmarked June 2, 1910. Divided back postcard.Printed on front: 'Coke ovens, Birmingham, Ala.' ; Printed on back: 'Post Card Exchange, Publishers. Birmingham, Ala. Made in U .S .A.', 'Here We Rest - Alabama', '5268'Written on back: '1015 S. 17th, Dear Cousins, A line to inform you I arrived Tuesday O.K. My first trip, your kindness and hospitality while in St. Louis will always be remembered. My kindness regards unto you and to your family. J B A...', 'Mr. A. Hastrimas 25 Kingsbury Place St. Louis, Mo.'