| Summary: | Color print view of the State Capitol and the Confederate Colier's Monument located in Montgomery, AL. Large white multi-story building with dome located on center of roof. American flag flying atop of the dome. Small cupola with clock over front entrance. Huge white columns across front and side of building. Tall white coumn-like monument, with statue of soldier standing on top, on Capitol grounds. Trees and other greenery scattered around Capitol. Postmarked October 21, 1948. Divided back postcard. Printed on front: 'M-4 The State Capitol, Showing Confederate Soldier's Monument, Montgomery, Ala. 7A-H357.' Printed on back: 'The State Capitol building at Montgomery, Ala. The central portion was built in 1850, the south wing in 1907 and north wing in 1911. In this building the Confederate government was organized in 1861, and Montgomery remained the capital of the Confederacy until 1862, when it was removed to Richmond. Montgomery News Co., Montgomery, Ala. Genuine Curteich-Chicago "C. T. Art-Colortone" Post Card (Reg. U. S. Pat. Off.)'Written on back: 'Airmail earlier is big success! Thanks for everything. Having perfect weather. Drove over from Savannah yesterday in time for 3 sits of [illegible]. Expect to head north Friday, but route still uncertain. See you all Monday or Tuesday. SEG. Effaudec Daily Dirt 705 Fletcher Tweet Bldg. Indianapolis Indiana.'
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