Proposed Alabama Memorial Building, Montgomery, Alabama

Black and white print view of the proposed Alabama Memorial Building to be built in Montgomery, AL. Large stone multi-story building with accents of Greek architecture. Tall white columns all around the exterior of the building. Covered portico at front entrance. Walkways and wide steps lead up to f...

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Format: Electronic
Published: Troy University Library
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Online Access:http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/troy2/id/2190
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Summary:Black and white print view of the proposed Alabama Memorial Building to be built in Montgomery, AL. Large stone multi-story building with accents of Greek architecture. Tall white columns all around the exterior of the building. Covered portico at front entrance. Walkways and wide steps lead up to front entrance. People standing on steps. Divided back postcard.Printed on front: ' Proposed Alabama Memorial Building, Montgomery, Alabama' Printed on back: 'The Alabama Memorial Building, when erected in the center of a square adjacent to the Capitol grounds of Montgomery, Alabama, will house the priceless collections of the State Department of Archives and History. These consist of all State and Military archives, a great historical Library, a fine collection of portraits of men and women who have made the State's history and an historical Museum. It will also afford State headquarters for all patriotic and historical organizations. If you want your State's history preserved, urge your Legislators to cooperate with the Memorial Commission in providing means for this beautiful and greatly needed structure. Mrs. Marie Bankhead Owen, Secretary Alabama Memorial Commission, Montgomery, Alabama.'