Founded in 1805, Hunstville brought many firsts to the state of Alabama including the first bank, the first public library, and the first cotton mill. The city hosted the 1819 constitutional convention that formed the state of Alabama, and served as the first state capital. Huntsvillians have long enjoyed a progressive community of the forefront of the state s growth in the areas of business and technology, and have also created a vibrant social and cultural atmosphere.
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Celebrated within these pages are the landmarks of Huntsville, captured in the early part of the 20th century on vintage postcards. Old-timers and new residents alike will delight in this unique and engaging tribute to their hometown, lovingly crafted by local resident and postcard collector Alan C. Wright.
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Postcards extending greetings were popular with both collectors and those buying postcards to send. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Washington Street, Big Spring, Clinton Avenue, Meridian Street, Franklin Street, Madison County Courthouse, Oakwood Avenue, Madison Street, Civil War, George Steele, Governor's Drive, Huntsville High School, Redstone Arsenal, Russell Erskine Hotel, Tennessee River, Twickenham Hotel, University Drive, East Holmes Avenue New!
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Postcards extending greetings were popular with both collectors and those buying postcards to send. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Washington Street, Big Spring, Clinton Avenue, Meridian Street, Franklin Street, Madison County Courthouse, Oakwood Avenue, Madison Street, Civil War, George Steele, Governor's Drive, Huntsville High School, Redstone Arsenal, Russell Erskine Hotel, Tennessee River, Twickenham Hotel, University Drive, East Holmes Avenue New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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