Home Of George B. Ward, Shades Mountain, Birmingham, Alabama

Home Of George B. Ward, Shades Mountain, Birmingham, Alabama

Color print view of the beautiful garden scene at the home of George B. Ward, located in Vestavia in Birmingham. AL. Beautiful landscaped grounds and garden. Flowers, shrubs and other greenery complete the landscape Dome-like gazebo with gold top sits behind the garden. This beautiful place sits ato...

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Main Author: Tichnor Bros., Inc.
Format: Electronic
Published: Troy University Library
Subjects:
Alabama postcards
Online Access:http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/troy2/id/5079
format Electronic
collection Wade Hall Postcard Collection
building Troy University Library
publisher Troy University Library
topic Alabama postcards
spellingShingle Alabama postcards
Home Of George B. Ward, Shades Mountain, Birmingham, Alabama
Tichnor Bros., Inc.
fulltopic Alabama postcards
Birmingham (Ala.); Historic homes -- Alabama
Geography and Environment -- Human Environment -- Cities and Towns
Alabama; Birmingham
Cities & towns; Houses; Temples; Dwellings
For information on using this for a K-12 assignment, go to Alabama Moments in American History.
description Color print view of the beautiful garden scene at the home of George B. Ward, located in Vestavia in Birmingham. AL. Beautiful landscaped grounds and garden. Flowers, shrubs and other greenery complete the landscape Dome-like gazebo with gold top sits behind the garden. This beautiful place sits atop Shades Mountain and overlooks the city of Birmingham. Postmarked September 9, 1941. Divided back postcard.Printed on front: 'Home Of George B. Ward, Shades Mountain, Birmingham, Ala.' Printed on back: 'Vestavia is the country home of George B. Ward. It is located on the crest of Shades Mountain about six miles from Birmingham, Alabama, and is a replica of the Temple of Vesta at Rome. The grounds are beautifully landscaped and the view, looking from the house, gives an unsuppressed picture of the surrounding countryside. 68537. "Tichnor Quality Views" Reg. U. S. Pat. Off. Made Only By Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston, Mass.'Written on back: 'Well, this isn't California, but it isn't bad. I hated to miss Y.W.A. but this was the only week I could get. See you soon. Love Louise Shepherd., Miss Charlotte Rose, Vance Ave., Chattanooga, Tennessee'
spelling Home Of George B. Ward, Shades Mountain, Birmingham, AlabamaColor print view of the beautiful garden scene at the home of George B. Ward, located in Vestavia in Birmingham. AL. Beautiful landscaped grounds and garden. Flowers, shrubs and other greenery complete the landscape Dome-like gazebo with gold top sits behind the garden. This beautiful place sits atop Shades Mountain and overlooks the city of Birmingham. Postmarked September 9, 1941. Divided back postcard.Printed on front: 'Home Of George B. Ward, Shades Mountain, Birmingham, Ala.' Printed on back: 'Vestavia is the country home of George B. Ward. It is located on the crest of Shades Mountain about six miles from Birmingham, Alabama, and is a replica of the Temple of Vesta at Rome. The grounds are beautifully landscaped and the view, looking from the house, gives an unsuppressed picture of the surrounding countryside. 68537. "Tichnor Quality Views" Reg. U. S. Pat. Off. Made Only By Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston, Mass.'Tichnor Bros., Inc.19412005Troy University Library Birmingham (Ala.); Historic homes -- AlabamaGeography and Environment -- Human Environment -- Cities and TownsAlabama; BirminghamCities & towns; Houses; Temples; DwellingsFor 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, this isn't California, but it isn't bad. I hated to miss Y.W.A. but this was the only week I could get. See you soon. Love Louise Shepherd., Miss Charlotte Rose, Vance Ave., Chattanooga, Tennessee'Troy University (Troy, Ala.) Library; University of Alabama Library (Digitization)Box 3, ADAtscwhp001735ADAtscwhp001735.1, ADAtscwhp001735.2imageeng jpeghttp://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/troy2/id/5079
title Home Of George B. Ward, Shades Mountain, Birmingham, Alabama
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