| Summary: | Color print view of Vestavia, the country home of Mr. Georga B. Ward, Crest of Shades Mountain located in Birmingham, AL. Unique circular-shaped house surrounded by covered portico and columns. Was built as a replica of the "Temple of Vesta" located in Italy. The structure sits atop Shades Mountain and can be seen from miles away. Postmarked August 27, 1930. Divided back postcard.Printed on front: 'Vestavia, The Country Home Of Mr. Georga B. Ward, Crest Of Shades Mountain, Birmingham, Ala., 110585.' Printed on back: 'Vestavia The Country Home of Mr. & Mrs. Geo. B. Ward, on the crest of Shades Mountain, altitude 1300 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, 115 feet in circumference, 20 columns, 9 feet circumference. Published By Faulkner Novelty Co., Birmingham, Ala., C. T. American Art, C. T. Co., Chicago, Alabama.'Written: ' Dear Mrs. Poage: Having a fine time. Will be home fri. eve. Mrs. Moulagire, Mrs. Alex Poage 2128 Lexington Ave., Ashland, Ky.'
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