Bibb Graves Bridge, named in honor of the Governor of Alabama.

View of Bibb Graves bridge spanning the Tallapoosa River in Wetumpka, AL. The bridge was named after David Bibb Graves, governor of Alabama 1927-1931 and 1935–1939. Postcard is a color print of the scene. Postmarked February 22, 1941. Divided back postcard.Printed on front: 'Bibb Graves Bridge,...

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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/221
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Summary:View of Bibb Graves bridge spanning the Tallapoosa River in Wetumpka, AL. The bridge was named after David Bibb Graves, governor of Alabama 1927-1931 and 1935–1939. Postcard is a color print of the scene. Postmarked February 22, 1941. Divided back postcard.Printed on front: 'Bibb Graves Bridge, Named in Honor of the Governor of Alabama--4'. ; Printed on back: 'This fine bridge spans the Tallapoosa River at Wetumpka, Alabama. The bridge is constructed to withstand the flood water that is spilled from the Jordan Dam which is located some 18 miles up the river from Wetumpka.', '9093N, Made in U.S.A. by E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis.--(I:L)'.Written on back: 'Dear Edith, I'm run off to Opelika this P.M. The Smiths were coming over and invited me to ride so I did. I thought of you at noon today. Hope you did well at the console. Jane.', 'Miss Edith McKinney, College of Music Dorm., 1227 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio'.