Zimmer Memorial Home
Description:
The exterior of the Zimmer Memorial Home, located at 2567 St. Stephens Road in Mobile, Alabama. The home was an orphanage and school for black children run by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazaret…
Creator:
Erik Overbey
Date:
c. 1930
Keywords:
Roman Catholic Church; religious orders; nuns; priests; orphanages; schools; African Americans
WODX Radio
Description:
Transmitting equipment for the WODX Radio Station in Mobile, Alabama. The station began in 1930 and first broadcast its signal from the Battle House Hotel. WODX is Mobile's oldest radio station. It la…
Creator:
Erik Overbey
Date:
1930
Keywords:
radio stations; transmitters; radio equipment
Battle House Hotel Coffee Room
Description:
The Battle House Hotel's Coffee Room and Electric Grille. The hotel, located in Mobile, Alabama, was first opened in the mid-1800s. The image shows various food items, including ham, fish, asparagus, …
Creator:
Erik Overbey
Date:
c. 1930
Keywords:
food displays; meat; asparagus; pineapple; steaks; ham; fish; tomatoes; rabbits; birds; hotels; coffee shops; coffee rooms; grills
WKAB Jamboree
Description:
Crowds attending the anniversary celebration for WKAB Radio in Mobile, Alabama.
Creator:
Thigpen Studio
Date:
1950
Keywords:
radio stations; anniversaries; celebrations; jamborees; women; automobiles; cars; trucks; tents; Philco; bicycles; bikes; crowds
WABB Radio
Description:
The interior of WABB Radio in Mobile, Alabama.
Creator:
William Lavendar
Date:
c. 1950
Keywords:
radio stations; potted plants; stairs; steps; mirrors; wrought iron; iron railings; tile floors
Bauer's Drug Store
Description:
Dave S. Bauer's drug store on the corner of Dauphin and Conception streets in Mobile, Alabama. Also visible in the image are signs that read: "Dr. Surratt, Eyesight Specialist"; "Novelty Studio"; "The…
Creator:
Erik Overbey
Date:
c. 1920
Keywords:
drug stores; optometrists; eye doctors; flags; policemen; pedestrians; business colleges; women; fashion; street scenes
War Ration Book
Description:
A World War II war ration book. The signature of the person to whom the book was issued is faint, but it appears to be Charles J. Carroll.
Creator:
United States. Office of Price Administration
Keywords:
ration books, rationing, World War II
Subject:
World War, 1939-1945; Ration books
Neisner Brothers
Description:
Construction of the Neisner Brothers department store in Mobile, Alabama. This view shows the rear of the store, which was located at 24 South Royal Street.
Creator:
Erik Overbey
Date:
1946
Keywords:
department stores, construction, barrels, pipes, equipment
National Gypsum Company
Description:
Employees of the National Gypsum Company at work.
Creator:
Erik Overbey
Date:
1948
Identifier:
S-1027A
Fort Whiting
Description:
The exterior of Fort Whiting Armory, located at Brookley Field in Mobile, Alabama. Construction of the armory was paid for by the federal government during the Great Depression. Completed in 1938, the…
Creator:
Erik Overbey
Date:
c. 1940
Keywords:
armories, architecture, New Deal, Great Depression, Alabama National Guard
