| Summary: | Color photographic view of Boll Weevil Monument, located in Enterprise, AL. Located in center of the main street, it is the world's first monument built to honor an agricultural pest. Buildings and automobiles line both sides of street. Monument erected atop of statue with circular base, containing water.Postmarked July 20, 1982. Divided back postcard.Printed on front: 'Boll Weevil Monument, Enterprise, Alabama' Printed on back: '"Boll Weevil Monument" Unveiled Dec. 11, 1919. The only monument in the world, glorying a pest - the only record of a pest making a County one of the richest in the State from its production of peanuts and livestock. But for the devastation of the boll weevil over a period of many years Enterprise might never have been the "Peanut Capitol of the World" and the "Friendliest and the fastest growing town in the Wiregrass." Lurie News Agency, Dothan, Ala., Genuine Curteich-Chicago "C.T. Art-Colortone" Post Card (Reg.U. S. Pat. Off.)'Written on back: 'July 20, 1982 Hello, We are enjoying our visit. Don told me he had lunch with you. Thanks for having him. We plan on leaving for home Friday. Best Wishes, Marietta, Mr. & Mrs. Fred Hansen 2616 University Blvd. Houston, Texas 77005'
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