| Summary: | Color photographic view of the Vestavia, country home of Mr. George B. Ward located in Birmingham, AL. Large circular structure surrounded by columns. This was built by George Ward, former mayor of Birmingham. It was built atop Shades Mountain to be a replica of Ancient Temple of Vesta of Rome. Stone pillars holding gate and beautiful gardens surround the home. Postmarked September 11, 1942. Divided back postcard.Printed on front: 'Vestavia, Country Home Of Mr. Geo. B. Ward, Crest Of Shades Mountain, Birmingham, Ala. - 92.' Printed on back: 'Vestavia is the country home of Mr. Geo. B. Ward, on the crest of Shades Mountain, altitude 1,300 feet, 6 miles from Birmingham, Ala. Replica of celebrated Temple of Vesta of Rome, destroyed in the fifth century. Dimensions of building - 70 feet high, 186 feet in circumference, 20 columns, each 9 feet circumference. 27051. Made in U.S.A. By E. C. Krop Co., Milwaukee, Wis - (JJL)' Written on back: 'Sept. 10 1942 Helo Mal. I will Drop you a few lines to Let you knoe I am just fine hope you are the same having a good time, I just forgot me [illegible]. Maybe you can make it out. Elbert Vance ofo S. E. G. Garage Birmingham. Mae MIller 119 New Orleans St. Hattiesburg, Miss.'
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