| Summary: | Color photographic view of the birthplace of W. C. Handy located in Florence, AL. Old wooden cabin with shingled roof. Small porch with roof extending out over front entrance. Cement block support under porch. Trees on each side of structure. Divided back postcard.Printed on back: 'W. C. Handy Birthplace Florence, Alabama W. C. Handy's birthplace, corner of W. College and Marengo Streets, is the original home of one of American's most famousncomposers and band leaders. Handy is best known for his writing of "St. Louis Blues", "Beale Street Blues" and Memphis Blues". Near by is a museum containing many momentos, including the piano on which Handy wrote many of his songs. Color photo by Masur. Anderson News Company, Florence, Ala. Curteichcolor ® 3-D Natural Color Reproduction (Reg. U. S. A. Pat. Off.) 1EK-163'
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