Forsythe Park Savannah Georgia fountain azaleas ~ vintage postcard

$ 1.09

Era: Photochrome (1939-Now) Region: Georgia Type: Printed (Lithograph) Unit of Sale: Single Unit Theme: Cities & Towns Country: USA Size: Continental (6 x 4 in) State: Georgia Postage Condition: Unposted Original/Licensed Reprint: Original City: Savannah

Description

Forsythe Park Savannah Georgia fountain azaleas ~ vintage postcard. Forsyth Park Savannah Georgia. The Fountain is the centerpiece of Forsyth Park. When built in 1858 it was said to be the largest in the nation. The design of the fountain is a replica of the famous fountain in the Pace-de-la-Concord in Paris. Disclaimer: The TITLE and DESCRIPTION (NOT the images) are generated by Artificial Intelligence. This helps us list cards faster. The technology is new and makes some mistakes. The images are what you should use when making your buying decision. Contact us if you find a significant error in the A.I. generated description so we can fix it. ********************************************************* This is a vintage postcard. Forsyth Park Savannah Georgia. Laid out in 1851 and named for John Forsyth (minister to Spain governor of Georgia and secretary of state under Presidents Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren) was landscaped by William Bischoff a Bavarian. There are military monuments of Brigadier General Francis S. Bartow and General Lafayette McLaws both Confederate heroes as well as the Spanish-American War Memorial. The Fountain is the centerpiece of Forsyth Park. When built in 1858 it was said to be the largest in the nation. The design of the fountain is a replica of the famous fountain in the Pace-de-la-Concord in Paris. To the right of the fountain is the Fragrant Garden for the Blind. Photo by Buddy Moffett. Designed & Printed in the U.S.A. for John Hinde Curteich. Dixie Postcards Sales Savannah Georgia 31405. The postcard shows a view of Forsyth Park's centerpiece fountain surrounded by lush pink azaleas. The fountain is ornate and sits in front of a wrought iron fence.