The Ralston Hotel-1914
The Ralston Hotel-1914
Introduction For many years Columbus has existed for me only in the fondest memories of my childhood. On June 16, 2000, my sister and I revisited Columbus and felt a real connection to the place that once was home. |
GREETINGS FROM COLUMBUS, GEORGIAThe first cards in this vintage postcard collection are from a postcard folder, not postally used but copyright 1914 by J. L. White. The interior cover gives quite a recommendation: "Because of climatic and other reasons, the United States Government located its great Infantry School, Fort Benning, within eight miles of Columbus.
"The U.S. Weather Bureau says, 'The annual mean temperature of Columbus is 65.4 degrees. The winter mean is 48.8 degrees. This is so mild that Columbus should be one of the finest winter resorts in the South.'
"Columbus is situated on a navigable waterway (The Chattahoochee- Apalachicola system) which traverses the rich Chattahoochee Valley and empties into the Gulf through the ports of Apalachicola and Panama City, Florida."The falls of the Chattahoochee above Columbus have been utilized for the development of approximately one hundred thousand horse power.
"Seven rail lines of three great systems converge at Columbus, furnishing dependable transportation.
"Good roads penetrate nearby fields of raw material production. Within a radius of three miles of the center of Columbus, Georgia (including Phenix and Girard, Alabama, immediately across the Chattahoochee river which divides the States of Georgia and Alabama) there is a population of 65,000."The third largest textile center of the South, with approximately one half million active spindles, Columbus has a background of three quarters of a century of success in the manufacture of cotton goods.
"Five strong banks provide favorable financial connections.
"Taxes are just and reasonable: five year exemption to new industries."A friendly and hospitable people will welcome you.
"Come to Columbus."
Enjoy! Vintage Postcards
(Use your BACK button to return)
Links to other Columbus history and genealogy web sites
- Historic Chattahoochee Commission includes addrsses and links to local historical societies)
- The Rothschild-Pound House - c1870 (B&B)
- The Gates House, c1880 (B&B)
- Columbus, Georgia Home Page
- Muscogee County GAGenWeb
Take a magical tour of the USA in Vintage Postcards! PAT'S PLACE Other History and Genealogy Sites I host If you know of anyone who is thinking of buying or selling a home in Atlanta, I can help! Please visit my RE/MAX of Atlanta web site for lots of great information.
