Birmingham AL Red Mountain Highway Vulcan Statue Vintage Linen Postcard-image
Birmingham AL Red Mountain Highway Vulcan Statue Vintage Linen Postcard-image

Birmingham AL Red Mountain Highway Vulcan Statue Vintage Linen Postcard

$ 2.51

Country of Origin: United States Continent: North America Era: Linen (1930-1945) brand: Curteich-Chicago Number of Items in Set: 1 Unit of Sale: Single Unit Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Brand/Publisher: Curteich-Chicago Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Type: Linen Postcard Time Period Manufactured: 1930-1949 City: Birmingham Postage Condition: Unposted Region: Alabama Features: Divided Back Theme: Cities Towns, Roadside America, Travel, Landscapes Country: USA Subject: Roadside Americana, Scenic View, Statue, Mountain

Description

Birmingham AL Red Mountain Highway Vulcan Statue Vintage Linen Postcard. This captivating vintage linen postcard showcases the scenic B-3 Highway ascending Red Mountain in Birmingham, Alabama. The detailed artwork highlights the lush, tree-covered slopes and a prominent stone retaining wall, guiding the eye toward the iconic Vulcan statue majestically overlooking the landscape. The vibrant, hand-colored appearance, characteristic of the "C.T. Art-Colortone" printing technique by Curteich-Chicago, brings the historical view to life. The reverse side provides a descriptive note, mentioning the "wonderful view of the main section of Birmingham situated in the valley at the right, especially fascinating at night with all the lights aglow" that can be seen from this vantage point. Distributed by Ehler's News Co. of Birmingham, this unused postcard with its one-cent stamp box is a wonderful piece of Alabama history, capturing a significant landmark and a picturesque journey along a historic route.

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