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.
Tag: 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.
Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Organ, Salt Lake City, Utah
This image shows the first of a series of images featuring the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Organ. This shows the women of the choir dressed in variously colored formal gowns while the men wear tuxedos. The women are split to either side of the men in the center.
The description states:
“MORMON” TABERNACLE CHOIR AND ORGAN
TEMPLE SQUARE, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
With a membership of more than 375 voices the “Mormon” Tabernacle Choir — a voluntary organization — has been heard since 1929 with the Tabernacle Organ in nationwide weekly broadcasts. Visitors to Temple Square are invited to attend the Sunday morning broadcasts as well as the free organ recitals presented daily in the Tabernacle.
–It is not known what particular event prompted the choice of clothing, if any. This card was used, and is dated 27 July 1953.
Mormon Temple at Night, Salt Lake City, Utah
This last image of the Temple sequence presented over the past few days shows the Temple illuminated at night by lights both around and on the structure itself.
The description states:
“MORMON” TEMPLE
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
Located on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, the spired “Mormon” Temple dominates the historic grounds. Work on this graceful structure was begun in 1853 and after 40 years of sacrifice it was completed in 1893. By means of a system of floodlights the outside of the Temple is illuminated during the evening hours.
–This card likely dates from the 1950s.
Mormon Temple at Dusk, Salt Lake City, Utah
This image is of the same Temple shown previously, but from a somewhat different angle, and near the time of sunset. The building and towers are illuminated in preparation for advancing night.
The description states:
BRIGHAM YOUNG MONUMENT
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
Centering the intersection of Main and South Temple Streets is this impressive monument built in honor of the early “Mormon” Church Leader. Constructed in 1897 the heroic leader has his hand outstretched as if welcoming every visitor to the city. Behind the bronze and granite structure is the historic “Mormon” Temple in all its architectural beauty.
–This card likely dates from the 1950s.
Mormon Temple at Morning, Salt Lake City, Utah
This image shows the Temple of the Church of Latter Day Saints as it looks in the early morning hours.
The description states:
“MORMON” TEMPLE
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
Located on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, the spired “Mormon” Temple dominates the historic grounds. Work on the graceful structure was begun in 1853 and after 40 years of sacrifice it was completed in 1893.
–The building is sacred to the LDS church, and is not open to the public, or even some of the LDS members themselves.
This postcard likely dates from the 1950s.
Mormon Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Utah
This image shows the world famous Tabernacle building on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. While this building was long used as a meeting place and performance center for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, it has been at least partially replaced by the much larger and more recently built Conference Center.
The description states:
L. D. S. TABERNACLE
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
Completed by the “Mormon” Pioneers in 1867, the world-famous Tabernacle on historic Temple Square has a seating capacity of 8,000 and houses on of the finest pipe organs in the world. Noted for it unique architecture and its exceptional acoustical qualities, it is used as a house of worship and for presentation of cultural concerts and nation-wide radio broadcasts.
–The choir still performs in this space after renovation in 2007. This building is also featured elsewhere on this blog.
This card likely dates from the 1950s.
Bonneville Salt Flats Highway, Utah
This image shows U. S. Highway 40 as it passes through the Bonneville Salt Flats from Salt Lake City to Wendover, Utah.
The description states:
BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS
U. S. Highway 40 and 50 crosses this famous Bonneville Salt Flats “World’s Fastest Speedway” in the Western edge of Utah. Salt for commercial purposes is harvested annually.
–Because of concerns that the flats may be affected by salt mining, the flats are now flooded annually with water from the southern salt beds to provide additional smooth surfacing.
This card likely dates from the 1950s.
Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah
This image shows the boundary fence, and in the distance, a series of telephone poles, outlining the Bonneville Salt Flats near Wendover, Utah.
The description states:
BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS
A view from U. S. Highway 40 of the famous Salt Flats, “Worlds Fastest Speedway.” in the Western edge of Utah. The crystalline salt body that makes the famous Bonneville Flats Race Track covers and area of 200 square miles.
–This salt flats is the largest of several such areas located in the lake bed of the extinct Lake Bonneville.
This card likely dates from the 1950s.