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Grotto, Bellingrath Gardens, Mobile, Alabama

A tranquil view of a flagstone structure with a gentle waterfall in the Bellingrath Gardens.

Color Photo by Bellingrath Gardens


The description states:
BELLINGRATH GARDENS, MOBILE, ALABAMA
…showing the Grotto in front of the Bellingrath home on the banks of the Isle-Aux-Oies River.
The card is undated and unused, but is part of a larger series that dates from the 1960s.

John Bragg Home, Mobile, Alabama

This week features the Bellingrath Gardens and surroundings in Mobile, Alabama. The first image is of the John Bragg home, more commonly known now as the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion.

Color Photo by WM. W. Lavendar


The description on the back states:
HISTORIC BRAGG HOME, MOBILE ALABAMA
Framed by magnificent live oaks, carpets of green lawn, and bordered by colorful azaleas, this beautiful old home was often visited by the famous Confederate General Braxton Bragg and is a favorite tourist attraction. Located at 1906 Spring Hill Avenue.
The card was not used, but others in the series date from the 1960s.

State of Alabama Folio

This collection covers public works, natural wonders and historical attractions from throughout the state of Alabama.

All Photos Plastichrome produced by Colorpicture Publishers, Boston 15, Mass.








The third card shown gives a description of the photos from the back of the folio, as indicated by the numbered circles.
The folio itself is undated and unused, so there are no definitive indications of the date. The photographer(s) also avoided adding any clear indicators of time in the photos as well. However, the address shown under the photos uses the old zone system for mail, which was made obsolete by Zone Improvement Program codes, known universally as ZIP codes, in the early 1960’s. That combined with the fact that the only time my family was in this area of the country was during their move from Georgia to Texas in 1959, narrows the photo dates down pretty well to the late 1950’s.