| Summary: | Color photographic view of the Vestavia Temple And Gardens 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. Beautiful gardens surround 'the structure. Postmarked July 22, 1935. Divided back postcard.Printed on front: 'Vestavia, The Country Home Of George B. Ward, Crest Of Shades Mountain, Birmingham, Ala.' Printed on back: 'Vestavia was the country home of the late 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.', 'Natural Color Post Card Made in U.S.A. by E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis. - (GLL)', '22150N' Written on back: 'July 22, 1935, Dear Mrs. Carey; Here we are at my nephew's home. Having a nice visit. Respectfully, Clova Lawrence. Mrs. Maud Carey, 216 Madison Ave., Terre Haute, Ind.'
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