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Forks of Cypress Downstairs Parlor
No full textForks of Cypress (Florence, Alabama) downstairs parlor. Text on verso reads: Downstairs parlor. This home is the showplace of North Alabama and is located on a beautiful knoll which overlooks the plantation. If you enjoy seeing antiques -- you\u27ll thrill at seeing R. B. Dowdy\u27s fabulous collection at the Forks. Open all year.https://roar.una.edu/postcards/1008/thumbnail.jp
State Normal School, Florence, Alabama
No full textState Normal School, Florence (Alabama) (1913 - 1929). The main campus building, Wesleyan Hall, is seen surrounded by trees. The building is depicted after the addition of its annex, indicating the original photo was taken after 1909.https://roar.una.edu/postcards/1010/thumbnail.jp
School House of Helen Keller, Tuscumbia, Alabama
No full textSide view of wooden structure at Ivy Green that served as Helen Keller\u27s school house. Text on verso reads: Birthplace of Helen Keller, Tuscumbia, Alabama. Here is the little school-house adjacent to the Helen Keller home, where the miracle took place that made this amazing woman the wonder of the world. In Miss Keller\u27s honor, the first public library in the State of Alabama was opened at Tuscumbia and named \u27The Helen Keller Library\u27.https://roar.una.edu/postcards/1042/thumbnail.jp
Administration Building, Florence State, Florence, Alabama
No full textAdministration Building (Bibb Graves Hall), Florence State College (1957 - 1968), Florence (Alabama). A front view of the building, completed in 1930, is shown. Text on verso reads: The College was founded in 1830 as LaGrange College. Deeded to the State in 1872 the College became the first State Normal in the South. The College today known as Florence State boasts an excellent Business Department, noted throughout the South.https://roar.una.edu/postcards/1060/thumbnail.jp
Fort Payne (Alabama) Opera House
No full textFront view of Fort Payne (Alabama) Opera House with four ladies in 1880\u27s costume standing in front of building. Text on verso reads: Fort Payne Opera House, oldest Alabama theatre of its kind in use today, was built in 1889 during extravagant boom day era. This former cultural center was restored in 1970 by Landmarks of DeKalb County, Inc., and is currently listed in the National Register of Historic Places and the National Register of 19th Century Theatres in America. Postcard is addressed to individual in Florence (Alabama) and postmarked Oct. 11, 1976.https://roar.una.edu/postcards/1061/thumbnail.jp
State Song of Alabama
No full textWords to state song, Alabama , by Miss Julia S. Tutwiler. Along with words to the song, front of card depicts six small scenes from the state. Included are a waterfall, mountains, a bridge across the Tennessee River, a cotton field, flowering trees, and a tree-lined roadway. Bottom of card reads: Greetings from...................https://roar.una.edu/postcards/1062/thumbnail.jp
State Normal College, Florence, Alabama
No full textState Normal College, Florence (Alabama) (1887 - 1913). The main campus building, Wesleyan Hall, is seen surrounded by green trees. The building is depicted prior to the addition of its annex, indicating the original photo was taken prior to1909. The postcard is addressed to a Tuscumbia, Alabama resident and carries a postmark that reads Chicago Ill. 27 1-30.https://roar.una.edu/postcards/1068/thumbnail.jp
Federal Building, Florence, Alabama (with automobile)
No full textFederal Building, Florence (Alabama). Front view of building that houses Federal Courthouse and Florence (Alabama) Post Office. Named in honor of Justice John McKinley in 1999. Scene shows people on steps and automobile parked on street in front of building.https://roar.una.edu/postcards/1084/thumbnail.jp
Highland Baptist Church, Florence, Alabama
No full textHighland Baptist Church, Florence (Alabama). Text on verso reads: Founded 1924 in a new area of Florence, this church has grown to include 1600 members. The church is strategically located in the fastest growing area of the Tri-Cities and is meeting the needs of the people with a complete program of training and worship. This building was erected and dedicated in 1956.https://roar.una.edu/postcards/1089/thumbnail.jp
Wilson Dam and Lake, Muscle Shoals District, Florence, Alabama
No full textWilson Dam and Lake. Depicts length of dam with construction equipment on top.https://roar.una.edu/postcards/1102/thumbnail.jp