Borden-Wheeler Springs And Summer Cottage Colony, Borden Springs, Alabama
Color print view of Borden-Wheeler Springs Hotel and Summer Cottage Colony located in Borden Springs, AL. This little gem sits in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and was known as one of the most romantic spots in Alabama. Large two-story, L-shaped structure with irregualr rooftop. Several...
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Alabama postcards Borden-Wheeler Springs And Summer Cottage Colony, Borden Springs, Alabama E. C. Kropp Co. |
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Alabama postcards Alabama; Hotels -- Alabama; Resorts -- Alabama Geography and Environment -- Human Environment -- Cities and Towns; Business and Industry -- Tourism Alabama; Recreation; Resorts Cities & towns; Hotels; Springs; Cabins; Resorts For information on using this for a K-12 assignment, go to Alabama Moments in American History. |
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Color print view of Borden-Wheeler Springs Hotel and Summer Cottage Colony located in Borden Springs, AL. This little gem sits in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and was known as one of the most romantic spots in Alabama. Large two-story, L-shaped structure with irregualr rooftop. Several other buildings located close to the hotel. Roads leading to the many structures. Hotel located down in a valley with mountains and hills surrounding it. Postmarked August [illegible] 1928. Divided back postcard. Printed on front: 'Aeroplane View of Borden-Wheeler Springs Hotel and Summer Cottage Colony, Borden Springs, Ala. One of the best known Summer Resorts in the South. Midway between Atlanta and Birmingham, on S. A. L. R. R. Good Auto Roads. Altitude 1,500 feet. Always Cool. Wheeler Cottage. Uncle Tom's Cabin. Hotel. Dance Pavilion. Mineral Spring. Swimming Pool. Golf Links. Big Terrapin Creek.' Printed on back: 'Borden- "Wheeler" Springs, a real mountain summer resort and famous watering place for S. A. L. R. R. For rates write Manager, Borden Springs, Ala. E. C. Kropp Co., MilwaukeeWritten on back: 'Well, How is everybody? fine, I hope I am having a wonderful time here. drinking good water & plenty to eat. will see you all soon. Belle, Miss Ann Dunlevey 747 - 5th St. c/o Schulze Baking Co. Cincinnati -O.' |
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Borden-Wheeler Springs And Summer Cottage Colony, Borden Springs, AlabamaColor print view of Borden-Wheeler Springs Hotel and Summer Cottage Colony located in Borden Springs, AL. This little gem sits in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and was known as one of the most romantic spots in Alabama. Large two-story, L-shaped structure with irregualr rooftop. Several other buildings located close to the hotel. Roads leading to the many structures. Hotel located down in a valley with mountains and hills surrounding it. Postmarked August [illegible] 1928. Divided back postcard. Printed on front: 'Aeroplane View of Borden-Wheeler Springs Hotel and Summer Cottage Colony, Borden Springs, Ala. One of the best known Summer Resorts in the South. Midway between Atlanta and Birmingham, on S. A. L. R. R. Good Auto Roads. Altitude 1,500 feet. Always Cool. Wheeler Cottage. Uncle Tom's Cabin. Hotel. Dance Pavilion. Mineral Spring. Swimming Pool. Golf Links. Big Terrapin Creek.' Printed on back: 'Borden- "Wheeler" Springs, a real mountain summer resort and famous watering place for S. A. L. R. R. For rates write Manager, Borden Springs, Ala. E. C. Kropp Co., MilwaukeeE. C. Kropp Co.19282005Troy University Library Alabama; Hotels -- Alabama; Resorts -- AlabamaGeography and Environment -- Human Environment -- Cities and Towns; Business and Industry -- TourismAlabama; Recreation; ResortsCities & towns; Hotels; Springs; Cabins; ResortsFor information on using this for a K-12 assignment, go to Alabama Moments in American History.This collection may be protected under Title 17 of the U.S. copyright law.Wade Hall Postcard Collection, Troy University Library, Special Collections.Written on back: 'Well, How is everybody? fine, I hope I am having a wonderful time here. drinking good water & plenty to eat. will see you all soon. Belle, Miss Ann Dunlevey 747 - 5th St. c/o Schulze Baking Co. Cincinnati -O.'Troy University (Troy, Ala.) Library; University of Alabama Library (Digitization)Box 2, ADAtscwhp000924ADAtscwhp000924.1, ADAtscwhp000924.2 imageeng jpeghttp://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/troy2/id/3048 |
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Borden-Wheeler Springs And Summer Cottage Colony, Borden Springs, Alabama |
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Borden-Wheeler Springs And Summer Cottage Colony, Borden Springs, Alabama |
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E. C. Kropp Co. |
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E. C. Kropp Co. |
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