CardCow Vintage Postcards

Siberian Dog Team

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:27:54 +0100

Title:
Siberian Dog Team
(AL), Linen unused

Alaska Brown Bear

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:27:30 +0100

Title:
Alaska Brown Bear
(AL), Linen unused

Description:
The House of Yesterday Hastings Museum Hastings Museum. Hastings, Nebraska. A Municipal Museum Great Plains Exhibits.

Polar Bear Group Arctic Alaska

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:27:23 +0100

Title:
Polar Bear Group Arctic Alaska
(AL), Linen unused

Description:
The House of Yesterday Hastings Museum Hastings Museum. Hastings, Nebraska. A Municipal Museum Great Plains Exhibits.

Aerial View T. C. I. & Ry. Company

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:24:43 +0100

Title:
Aerial View T. C. I. & Ry. Company
Birminigham (AL), Linen unused

Description:
This view , taken from the air, shows a portion of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company's tin Plate Mill at Fairfield. This is the United States Steel Corporation's newest expansion of its Birmingham, Alabama Operations.

Greetings From Montgomery

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:29:12 +0100

Title:
Greetings From Montgomery
Montgomery (AL), Chrome unused

Description:
Governor George C. Wallace. Alabama State Capitol. Montgomery, Ala.

Teetering Rock

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Teetering Rock
Scenic (AL), Chrome unused

Description:
The Horse Pens 40 is a forty acre nature sculptured museum of unusual stone formations near the intersection of U. S. Highways 11 and 231, 36 miles east of Birmingham, Ala. In earlier days the Indians kept their horses here in a natural stone corral. Camping and horseback riding.

State Capitol Gold Embossed

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:02:01 +0100

Title:
State Capitol Gold Embossed
Montgomery (AL), Divided Back unused

Football Capital Of The South

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 03:15:12 +0100

Title:
Football Capital Of The South
Birmingham (AL), Chrome unused

Description:
The attendance at Legion Field at college and professional exhibition games have made Birmingham the Football Capital of the South. The SEC games that are played here are nearly always a sellout

Old Tavern

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 03:14:57 +0100

Title:
Old Tavern
Mooresville (AL), Chrome unused

Description:
Since Mooresville was one of the early stagecoach stops, the Old Tavern provided refreshment for the thirsty travelers.

Greetings From Alabama

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Title:
Greetings From Alabama
(AL), Linen unused

Description:
A ? Alabama State Capitol, Montgomery. L ? Vulcan the Iron Man, Birmingham. A ? Pulpit rock, near Anniston. B ? Denny Chimes, U. of Ala., Tuscaloosa. A ? Noccalula Falls, Gadsden. M ? Azaleas, Mobile. A ? Watercraft on Mobile Bay, Mobile.

20Mm AA Gun

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:05:48 +0100

Title:
20Mm AA Gun
Mobile (AL), Chrome unused

Description:
This is a 20mm AA Gun. The ship was armed with 52 20mm AA guns for defense against low-flying enemy planes

Os2U Kingfisher

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:05:48 +0100

Title:
Os2U Kingfisher
Mobile (AL), Chrome unused

Description:
This OS2U "Kingfisher" seaplane is the only assembled one on display in the United States. During World War II Three of these planes were assigned to the Alabama for scouting and observation missions. This plane, a gift from the Mexican Navy, was restored by Brookley AFB mechanics during their off-duty hours.

U. S. S. Alabama

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:05:47 +0100

Title:
U. S. S. Alabama
Mobile (AL), Chrome unused

Description:
The mighty battleship can be seen in its permanent home in Mobile Bay

Laundry

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:05:47 +0100

Title:
Laundry
Mobile (AL), Chrome unused

Description:
Laundry - 2500 men used a lot of cloths. The Navy required all hands to be in clean clothes for battle because there would be less danger of infection in case of injury

40Mm Gun And Shells

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:05:47 +0100

Title:
40Mm Gun And Shells
Mobile (AL), Chrome unused

Description:
40mm Gun and Shells. This view shows in the foreground two of the 40mm rounds of ammunition. The 40mm mount is just above. Above that is a 5-inch enclosed mount, and the radar antennae can be seen at the top of the superstructure.

Eastern Band Of The Creek Indian Nation

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:03:59 +0100

Title:
Eastern Band Of The Creek Indian Nation
Atmore (AL), Chrome unused

Description:
Eastern Band of the Creek Indian Nation Poarch-Hedapadea Land Grant Atmore, Alabama. Shown here are Chief Calvin W. McGhee, Medicine Man McGhee, sub-chief Thundercloud, Brave Nighthawk, Princess morning star, with maidens silver moon and evening star. The Creek (Muscogee) Indians of Alabama live on a land grant given their ancestors by Gen. Andrew Jackson. Lynn McGhee, a part-Indian scout, saved Gen. Jackson's life at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in 1814, when Jackson took the land of the friendly Creeks who had fought with him against the "Red Sticks" or hostile Creeks. The land grant is to be theirs "as long as the grass growth and the water runneth". The Eastern Band of the Creek Indian nation has two colorful ceremonial dance groups.

Coke Ovens

Fri, 30 May 2008 23:33:13 +0100

Title:
Coke Ovens
Birmingham (AL), Divided Back PM 1913 Nov-23

St. Francis Hotel Courts, U. S. 31 - 80 & 82

Fri, 30 May 2008 21:27:40 +0100

Title:
St. Francis Hotel Courts, U. S. 31 - 80 & 82
Montgomery (AL), Chrome PM 1954 Jan-21

Description:
"The Traveler's Home of Distinction" The three largest and finest courts in Alabama's three largest cities, Mobile, Montgomery and Birmingham. Total of 255 rooms, tile baths, carpeted floors, room service and fine restaurants - Approved by AAA and Duncan Hines.

Montgomery Junior Chamber Of Commerce Free Canteen

Mon, 19 May 2008 07:37:43 +0100

Title:
Montgomery Junior Chamber Of Commerce Free Canteen
Montgomery (AL), Linen PM 1946 Jan-21

Description:
Montgomery Junior Chamber of Commerce Free Canteen for All Armed Service Personnel. Serviced by Montgomery Red Cross Canteen Corps/ Located at the foot of commerce St. in Montgomery, Ala.

Interior Of Bankhead Tunnel Under Mobile River

Mon, 19 May 2008 07:36:16 +0100

Title:
Interior Of Bankhead Tunnel Under Mobile River
Mobile (AL), Linen unused

Description:
Bankhead Tunnel, named after a distinguished Alabama statesman, is the first engineering feat of its kind in the deep South. A four million dollar self liquidating traffic artery under Mobile River, which reduces by seven and one half miles the distance between the city and points north and east on the Old Spanish Trail. Total length 3389 feet, under river portion 1147 feet, width of roadway 21 feet, headroom 13 feet 6 inches. Opened to traffic Feb. 20, 1941.

Eastern Entrance Of Bankhead Tunnel

Mon, 19 May 2008 07:36:16 +0100

Title:
Eastern Entrance Of Bankhead Tunnel
Mobile (AL), Linen unused

Description:
Bankhead Tunnel, named after a distinguished Alabama statesman, is the first engineering feat of its kind in the deep South. A four million dollar self liquidating traffic artery under Mobile River, which reduces by seven and one half miles the distance between the city and points north and east on the Old Spanish Trail. Total length 3389 feet, under river portion 1147 feet, width of roadway 21 feet, headroom 13 feet 6 inches. Opened to traffic Feb. 20, 1941.

Government Street Looking West

Mon, 19 May 2008 07:36:15 +0100

Title:
Government Street Looking West
Mobile (AL), Linen unused

Description:
Government Street, Looking West, showing Bus Terminal and Admiral Semmes Hotel, Mobile, Ala. Admiral Semmes Hotel and Bus Terminal, are both new and modern buildings facing Government Street which is a part of the old Spanish trail. Both buildings are located within two blocks of the entrance of Bankhead Tunnel, which passes under Mobile River.

Government Street Scene

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:49:15 +0100

Title:
Government Street Scene
Mobile (AL), Divided Back unused

Smith Hall, University Of Alabama

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:49:15 +0100

Title:
Smith Hall, University Of Alabama
Tuscaloosa (AL), Divided Back unused

Alabama Space And Rocket Center, Tranquility Base

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:16:33 +0100

Title:
Alabama Space And Rocket Center, Tranquility Base
Huntsville (AL), Chrome unused

Description:
America's Largest Missile and Space Exhibit Tranquility Base. The Alabama Space and Rocket Center is the largest missile and space exhibit in the world. It was dedicated by the citizens of Alabama to those Americans who made it possible for man to walk on the moon and to explore the universe; and to the youth of America who will utilize space technology for the benefit of mankind

Spaceships Moon Buggies Rocket Engines

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:16:31 +0100

Title:
Spaceships Moon Buggies Rocket Engines
Huntsville (AL), Chrome unused

Description:
Spaceships, moon buggies, rocket engines and exhibits about space travel fill the multi-million dollar Alabama Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville. The new space center, World's largest missile and space exhibit, highlights the equipment used by U. S. astronauts to explore the moon. The Center is located west of Huntsville on Highway 20, and operates seven days a week.

Alabama Space And Rocket Center, Tranquility Base

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:16:30 +0100

Title:
Alabama Space And Rocket Center, Tranquility Base
Huntsville (AL), Chrome unused

Description:
Scale model of the Apollo/ Saturn V moon rocket on exhibit at the World's Largest space exhibit

Birmingham Auditorium, 8th Avenue North

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 07:32:19 +0100

Title:
Birmingham Auditorium, 8th Avenue North
Birmingham (AL), Linen PM 1942 Oct-07

Description:
The Birmingham Municipal Auditorium has the largest seating capacity (10,000) of any building in the south. It was erected in 1923 at a cost of one million dollars, and is used for concerts, expositions, conventions and shows of various kinds.

Greetings From The Cradle Of The Confederacy

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:05:55 +0100

Title:
Greetings From The Cradle Of The Confederacy
Montgomery (AL), Chrome unused

Description:
Alabama's State Capitol in Montgomery has been the seat of the state government for over one hundred years. In the present House of Representatives chamber, the Ordinance of Secession was passed in 1860, and the capitol became the official home of he Confederate government until it was later moved to Richmond. The central section has an enormous 97-foot dome, and on each side of the main entrance a spiral cantilever stairway winds to the third floor.

3Rd Ave. At Night

Sun, 9 Mar 2008 03:09:27 +0100

Title:
3Rd Ave. At Night
Birmingham (AL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1908 Dec-18

Unloading Sisal Hemp

Sun, 9 Mar 2008 03:09:27 +0100

Title:
Unloading Sisal Hemp
Mobile (AL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1908 Aug-10

State Normal College

Sat, 8 Mar 2008 08:00:00 +0100

Title:
State Normal College
Florence (AL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906 Sep-17

Post Office

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 03:32:55 +0100

Title:
Post Office
Birmingham (AL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 Jul-30

Hanging Gardens At Babylon-Ave Maria Grotto, St. Bernard College

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 06:18:10 +0100

Title:
Hanging Gardens At Babylon-Ave Maria Grotto, St. Bernard College
St. Bernard (AL), Real Photo unused

Ave Maria Grotto, St. Bernard College

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 06:18:10 +0100

Title:
Ave Maria Grotto, St. Bernard College
St. Bernard (AL), Real Photo unused

Path Through Ave Maria Grotto, St. Bernard College

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 06:18:09 +0100

Title:
Path Through Ave Maria Grotto, St. Bernard College
St. Bernard (AL), Real Photo unused

St. Peters Episcopal Church

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 06:18:09 +0100

Title:
St. Peters Episcopal Church
Talladega (AL), Real Photo unused

Knights Of Pythia's Childrens Home

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:04:20 +0100

Title:
Knights Of Pythia's Childrens Home
Montgomery (AL), Linen unused

U. S. Post Office

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:01:48 +0100

Title:
U. S. Post Office
Troy (AL), Linen unused

The Lanett Bleachery And Dye Works And Lanett Mill Division

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:01:22 +0100

Title:
The Lanett Bleachery And Dye Works And Lanett Mill Division
Lanett (AL), Linen unused

Description:
The Lanett Bleachery and Dye Works and Lanett Mill Division West Point Manufacturing Co.,

The Governor's Mansion, 1142 South Perry Street

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:52:51 +0100

Title:
The Governor's Mansion, 1142 South Perry Street
Montgomery (AL), Chrome PM 1958 Nov-01

Description:
The Governor's Mansion, located at 1142 south Perry Street in Montgomery, Ala. is one of the Capital City's showplaces. The State acquired the property, which was built in 1900, from the Ligon Family in 1950. The gleaming white structure, of antebellum design, surrounded by spacious grounds and lovely oaks, makes it a home in keeping with the high office of Chief Executive and a fitting gathering place for the guests and visitors of Alabama's First Family. Color from Alabama Heart of Dixie Travel Guide, Montgomery

Spring Hill College Chapel

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:52:39 +0100

Title:
Spring Hill College Chapel
Mobile (AL), Chrome unused

Description:
Spring Hill College Chapel, Mobile, Alabama… Spring Hill College, established over 100 years ago, a co-educational college operated by the Jesuit Order of the Catholic Church, is located on Old Shell Road.

Hillcrest Motel, U. S. Highway 231

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:51:45 +0100

Title:
Hillcrest Motel, U. S. Highway 231
Dothan (AL), Chrome unused

Description:
Located 2 Blocks North of Traffic Circle on U. S. Highway 231 Air - Conditioned - Steam Heat Tile Tubs and Showers - TV Tile Tubs and Showers - TV Near Restaurants. Owned and Operated by E. D. Harper

Lakewood Golf Club At Grand Hotel

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:51:02 +0100

Title:
Lakewood Golf Club At Grand Hotel
Point Clear (AL), Chrome PM Feb-07

Union Station

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 23:12:22 +0100

Title:
Union Station
Montgomery (AL), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Montgomery's historic Union Station Railroad Complex was built in 1898. An impressive Romanesque style structure, it was designed by the noted architect, Benjamin Bosworth, Behind the station stands a magnificent 600-foot gable rooted train shed, one of only five still existing in the United States.

The Carolyn Blount Theater

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 23:12:22 +0100

Title:
The Carolyn Blount Theater
Montgomery (AL), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Home of the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Wynton M. Blount Cultural Park. Donated to the City of Montgomery by Wynton M. Blount in memory of his wife, this magnificent building contains two theaters of 750 and 250 seats and features world class professional theatrical performances and piano concerts throughout the year, Built in 1985 at a cost of more than $25 million, at the time it was the largest single donation ever made to American Theater.

Marine Hospital

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 22:23:39 +0100

Title:
Marine Hospital
Mobile (AL), Divided Back unused

A Craig Field Cadet Preparing For Flight, Craig Field

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 07:24:49 +0100

Title:
A Craig Field Cadet Preparing For Flight, Craig Field
Selma (AL), Linen unused

Description:
A Craig Field Cadet in the Advanced Flying School climbing into the cockpit of his training ship just before going on an altitude mission into the skies over Selma, Alabama.

Dallas Avenue

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 07:24:48 +0100

Title:
Dallas Avenue
Selma (AL), Linen unused

Description:
Selma's broad streets lined with century old oaks and lovely, well kept residences, make this a beautiful home city.

Broad Street At Night

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 07:24:48 +0100

Title:
Broad Street At Night
Selma (AL), Linen unused

Description:
This night view of Selma's main retail section shows the wisdom of the founders who made the streets wide, though they never dreamed of the 20th century traffic.