This image shows the front of the Missouri statehouse in Jefferson City, the capitol of Missouri.
The description states:
The magnificent $4,000,000 Capitol Building, located on a bluff 150 feet above the Missouri River, was completed in 1918. The building, surmounted by a dome of unusual beauty and surrounded by graceful fluted columns is an excellent example of Renaissance architecture. World-famous murals and a great resources museum attract thousands of visitors.
–The building is more reminiscent of Greek Revival than the Gothic of the Renaissance, and such buildings are typical of statehouses throughout the country.
This postcard was used and is dated 1 July 1953.
Month: March 2016
Appian Arch, Stark Caverns, Eldon, Missouri
This image shows a tourist path through Stark Caverns, featuring the narrowed ceiling described as the Appian Arch. Presumably this is in reference to Roman arches along the Appian Way, an ancient Roman road.
There is no description on the back of this photo card. The woman in back is a common feature intended to give a sense of scale to an otherwise difficult to interpret scene. The path is obviously prepared and maintained for tourists.
This card likely dates from the 1940s.
Chandelier Lane, Stark Caverns, Eldon, Missouri
This is an image from a time before the recent postings, this time in black and white, of a sheet like formation in Stark Caverns near Eldon, Missouri.
There is no description on the back of this card, as it is a photograph printed in postcard form with address and note markings on the back.
The ‘chandelier’ is the large formation centered in the picture, a complex formation made of multiple flows of water over limestone.
This card likely dates from the 1940s.
Onyx Falls, Stark Caverns, Eldon, Missouri
This image shows the large vertical formation known as Onyx Falls in Stark Caverns, Eldon Missouri. The green stone deposit in the background is an onyx deposition.
The description states:
ONXY FALLS AND GARDEN OF THE GODS
STARK CAVERNS, HIGHWAY 54
ELDON, MO.
A fine example of mother nature’s handiwork carved in stone. It’s rich. Gorgeous coloring in reds, grey and blues make it truly one of the definitely different type formations found in Stark Caverns. Garden of the Gods can then be seen beyond the falls and is trill a masterpiece created by nature.
–The ridge in the lower foreground is a containment for water which is flowing in this area. The level seems to have dropped some since this picture was taken, as indicated by this more recent photo.
Fountain of Youth, Stark Caverns, Eldon, Missouri
This image is an illustration based on a photograph of the cave formation known as the Fountain of Youth in Stark Caverns, Eldon, Missouri.
The description states:
FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH, STARK CAVERNS
HIGHWAY 54 — ELDON, MISSOURI
One of the truly different type formations found in Stark Caverns. A fine example of water cutting through solid limestone depicting the effects of erosion — a marvel of mother nature. Thousands drink from this fountain each year.
–The attraction has been renamed Fantasy World Caverns. This feature was constructed from a flowing spring in the cave to create a large pool with a controlled outflow.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.
Methodist Children’s Home, Selma, Alabama
This image shows the large facility built as a home for orphans and displaced children by the state Methodist church organization. It is no longer in operation as a facility, having closed in 2010, but the building still stands and the Methodist Childrens mission is still active.
The description states:
METHODIST CHILDREN’S HOME
Selma, Alabama
“A bright spot in many a youngster’s life.”
–The facility closed when there were only 16 children remaining in the large building, and it was decided to place these in other locations and families to allow for better centralized services. At the time of closure it was hoped the facility and grounds could be sold for preservation.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.
Sturdivant Home Museum, Selma, Alabama
This image shows the front and side entrance to the Sturdivant Home in Selma, Alabama, now known as Sturdivant Hall.
The description states:
STURDIVANT HOME MUSEUM
Selma, Alabama
Built in 1850 by Col. Edward m. Watts, it remains one of the most classic examples of ante-bellum mansions in existence. It was designed by a cousin of R. E. Lee and furnished with imported French furnishings. It has tall columns in the front and is supported by a cupola. (Many know this as the Gilman Home.)
–The Sturdivant name comes from a major donor to the acquisition of the property, which was for the longest time in the possession of the Gilman family before being acquired as a museum.
This card likely dates from the 1950s.
Friedman Memorial Library, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
This image shows the front and main entrance to the former home of the Tuscaloosa, Alabama public library. It is now a historic home, named the Jemison-Van de Graff Mansion.
The description states:
FRIEDMAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY – Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
This home was constructed before the Civil War and is one of the many beautiful colonial homes to be found in Tuscaloosa.
–The building was used as a library from 1955 until 1979, and continued in private hands until acquired in 1991 as a historical landmark and museum.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.
Richards-DAR House, Mobile Alabama
This image is of the elaborate Italianate style house built for Charles and Caroline Richards in 1845. It is more commonly known today as the Richards-DAR house.
The description states:
HISTORIC RICHARDS HOUSE, MOBILE, ALA.
…Built in 1845, is one of Mobile’s architectural masterpieces, combining a delicate iron lacework exterior with a lavish interior of white Carrara marble mantels, bronze chandeliers, etched Venetian glass, and silver-plated doorknobs. The figures in the iron-work portray the four seasons of the year. Located at 256 North Joachim Street.
–This image likely dates from the 1950s.
Poinsettia Plantings, Bellingrath Gardens, Mobile, Alabama
This image shows one of the numerous paths and walkways around the Bellingrath Gardens, this featuring a Christmas time theme with poinsettias adorning the flower beds.
The description states:
BELLINGRATH GARDENS, MOBILE, ALABAMA
…Seasonal flowers decorate the many flower beds in the “Charm Spot of the Deep South.” In this scene poinsettias can be seen under moss-draped old live oaks during the Christmas season.
–Along with the extensive gardens, there is the main estate building and many other outbuildings, as well as a boardwalk above the gulf waters along the shoreline that the estate occupies.
This card likely dates from the 1950s.