This image shows the layout and floral pattern of the rose garden section of Bellingrath Gardens in Mobile, Alabama. The picture is likely taken from the front of the conservatory building, which forms the northern boundary of the rose garden section.
The description states:
BELLINGRATH GARDENS, MOBILE, ALABAMA
…The rose garden with its scores of varieties of roses is a favorite of summer visitors to the “Charm Spot of the Deep South.” Mr. Bellingrath was a charter member of the Rotary Club of Mobile and had the rose garden laid out in the design of the Rotary wheel emblem.
–The gardens are part of a much larger estate with a family building, lakes and a Japanese garden among other features.
This card likely dates from the 1950s.
Month: February 2016
Natural Bridge, Winston County, Alabama
This image shows the largest natural bridge formation in Alabama, located in Natural Bridge Park, a privately operated nature park.
The description states:
Natural Bridge of Alabama located in Winston County, Alabama, called the “Free State of Winston,” 10 miles south of Haleysville. Highway #5. Picnic grounds, Artesian water. Souvenirs. Visited by tourists from all 50 states and many foreign countries. Open year ’round.
–For liability reasons, the current owners do not allow visitors to walk across the bridge. Viewing is restricted to the paths below.
This card likely dates from the 1950s.
Dismals Wonder Gardens, Phil Campbell, Alabama
This image shows a typical natural scene of the location once known as the Dismal Wonder Gardens. It was an attraction operated privately until it was converted to a National Landmark, and renamed Dismals Canyon.
The description states:
DISMALS WONDER GARDENS
Phil Campbell, Alabama
Truly a nature lover’s Shangri-La, the name Dismals comes from the Dismalites – tiny phosphorescent worms that twinkle like the stars on the rocks on summer nights. One of the South’s oldest undisturbed forests, the Dismals is also noted for its variety of ferns, herbs and mosses. See the “Trail of the Talking Trees”.
–The canyon is in a relatively remote part of northwestern Alabama.
This card likely dates from the 1950’s.
Spreading Tree and Dirt Paths, Long Gardens, Mobile, Alabama
This image concludes the selection of views of Long Gardens in Mobile, Alabama. This last one features a more natural setting, less cultivated and manicured, but still featuring bright floral displays.
The card has the same description as the previous ones:
LONG GARDENS
Azaleas – Camellias
Tuthill Lane, Springhill
Mobile, Alabama
One of themes beautiful private gardens in the world
In this natural setting of pine-needled knolls and beautifully landscaped ravines, exquisite beauty has deepened through the years. It blooms forth in azaleas and camellias now, rendering to you one of the most beautiful private gardens in the world… and truly the novelist spot on Mobile’s famous Azalea Trail.
— A review of the site shows that the gardens no longer exist, and the area has been converted to residences. This card likely dates from the 1950s.
Long Gardens Floral Walkway, Mobile, Alabama
The series now moves on to present a view of another part of the Long Gardens in Mobile, Alabama. This image shows the azaleas in full bloom along the pathway leading to a small elevated meadow.
Apparently the card publisher did not get enough information for the various cards to create different descriptions, as this one is the same as all the others:
LONG GARDENS
Azaleas – Camellias
Tuthill Lane, Springhill
Mobile, Alabama
One of themes beautiful private gardens in the world
In this natural setting of pine-needled knolls and beautifully landscaped ravines, exquisite beauty has deepened through the years. It blooms forth in azaleas and camellias now, rendering to you one of the most beautiful private gardens in the world… and truly the novelist spot on Mobile’s famous Azalea Trail.
–This card likely dates from the 1950s as well.
Long Gardens Patio Table, Mobile Alabama
This short series continues with a view of the pool at the bottom of the bowl shaped gardens behind the iron patio table and chairs.
The description is the same as the previous two cards:
LONG GARDENS
Azaleas – Camellias
Tuthill Lane, Springhill
Mobile, Alabama
One of themes beautiful private gardens in the world
In this natural setting of pine-needled knolls and beautifully landscaped ravines, exquisite beauty has deepened through the years. It blooms forth in azaleas and camellias now, rendering to you one of the most beautiful private gardens in the world… and truly the novelist spot on Mobile’s famous Azalea Trail.
–This picture likely dates from the 1950s.
Long Gardens Walkway, Mobile Alabama
We now see the same gardens from ground level, losing along a pebbled walkway towards the small pool in the center of the Long Gardens.
The description is the same as the previous card:
LONG GARDENS
Azaleas – Camellias
Tuthill Lane, Springhill
Mobile, Alabama
One of themes beautiful private gardens in the world
In this natural setting of pine-needled knolls and beautifully landscaped ravines, exquisite beauty has deepened through the years. It blooms forth in azaleas and camellias now, rendering to you one of the most beautiful private gardens in the world… and truly the novelist spot on Mobile’s famous Azalea Trail.
–This card likely dates from the 1950s.
Elevated View, Long Gardens, Mobile, Alabama
This elevated view of one part of the Long Gardens in Mobile, Alabama features the pool at the bottom of the bowl of flowers and walkways.
The description states:
LONG GARDENS
Azaleas – Camellias
Tuthill Lane, Springhill
Mobile, Alabama
One of themes beautiful private gardens in the world
In this natural setting of pine-needled knolls and beautifully landscaped ravines, exquisite beauty has deepened through the years. It blooms forth in azaleas and camellias now, rendering to you one of the most beautiful private gardens in the world… and truly the novelist spot on Mobile’s famous Azalea Trail.
—Spring Hill is the site of several historic sites in the city of Mobile.
This card likely dates from the 1950s.
Tabernacle Choir and Choirmaster, Temple Square, Salt Lake City, Utah
This final image of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Organ shows the choir seated, and with the women together on one side of the dais and the men together on the opposite side. There is also a choirmaster shown at the center of the image.
The description states:
INTERIOR OF “MORMON” TABERNACLE,
TEMPLE SQUARE, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
The world-famous Tabernacle on historic Temple Square with a seating capacity of 8,000 and housing one of the finest pipe organs in the world, was completed by the “Mormon” pioneers in 1867. Noted for its unique architecture and its exceptional acoustical qualities, it is used as a house of worship and for the presentation of cultural concerts an nationwide radio broadcasts.
–This appears to be a representation of a practice session or a performance, while the previous two images were posed for photographic purposes.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.
Mormon Tabernacle Organ and Choir, Salt Lake City, Utah
This image shows the same choir and organ during another session, with the women still set to either side of the men who take center stage. This time the women are all wearing identical white gowns, and the men are in black suits.
The description states:
The great organ in the Tabernacle is 30×33 feet, and 48 feet high, and has nearly 8000 pipes ringing from 5/8 of an inch to 32 feet in length, it has 110 stops. Daily week day free concerts are given at noon.
–This card was used and is dated 15 June 1956.