Alabama State Capitol, Montgomery

Front

Description: A color illustration of the Alabama State Capitol building with a green dome, surrounded by trees and people walking on paths. The Great Seal of Alabama is depicted in the upper right corner. The sky is blue with some clouds.

Printed Text: The Alabama State Capitol. MONTGOMERY, ALA. ALABAMA GREAT SEAL.

Back

Description: The back of the postcard is divided. The left side has text describing the Alabama State Capitol and the state of Alabama. The right side is blank for the address. There is a stamp box in the upper right corner and a handwritten note in the upper middle.

Printed Text: TUCK'S POST CARD CARTE POSTALE. POSTKARTE. By Appointment. The State Capitol of Alabama is located in the city of Montgomery. Alabama was at one time a part of Georgia and later was embraced in the territory of Mississippi. It was admitted to statehood in 1819, and has an area of 52,250 square miles. The State flower is the golden rod. Alabama (the word is of Indian derivation) was named in 1817 from its principal river. (FOR ADDRESS ONLY.) Raphael Tuck & Sons' "Oilette" "STATE CAPITOLS, U.S.A." [Regd.] Postcard 2454. ART PUBLISHERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING & QUEEN. Printed in England.

Publisher Location: England

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