Old Huntsville Photo Album

By
Jean Brandau
Jean Brandau is a Huntsville, Alabama native and has written numerous articles about the area.
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Updated 06/06/19

These Huntsville photos are used with permission of © Old Huntsville Inc. They were taken from Volume One of a three volume set. Each CD has over 400 pictures on it. There are hundreds of rare and valuable photographs from Huntsville's past--from both public sources and private collections--including photos of the Civil War era, the Cotton Mills, WWII, all the way up to when Huntsville became the Space Capital of the Universe. For more info on buying the photo albums from Old Huntsville Magazine, you can email them at Old Huntsville or call (256) 534-0502.

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4th of July Parade 1914

Preparing for a 4th of July parade in 1914.
Used with permission of © Old Huntsville Inc.

These photos are used with permission from Old Huntsville Magazine. They were taken from Volume One of a three volume set. Each CD has over 400 pictures on it. There are hundreds of rare photographs from Huntsville's past--from both public sources and private collections--including photos of the Civil War era, the Cotton Mills, WWII, all the way up to when Huntsville became the Space Capital of the Universe. For more info on buying the photo albums from Old Huntsville Magazine, you can email them at Old Huntsville or call (256) 534-0502.

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Monte Sano Hotel 1890s

An 1890's photograph of the famed Monte Santo Hotel.
Used with permission of © Old Huntsville Inc.

These photos are used with permission from Old Huntsville Magazine. They were taken from Volume One of a three volume set. Each CD has over 400 pictures on it. There are hundreds of rare photographs from Huntsville's past--from both public sources and private collections--including photos of the Civil War era, the Cotton Mills, WWII, all the way up to when Huntsville became the Space Capital of the Universe. For more info on buying the photo albums from Old Huntsville Magazine, you can email them at Old Huntsville or call (256) 534-0502.

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Brice Mitchel Evans

Brice Mitchel Evans, circa 1890’s. This is my great-great-uncle.
Used with permission of © Old Huntsville Inc.

These photos are used with permission from Old Huntsville Magazine. They were taken from Volume One of a three volume set. Each CD has over 400 pictures on it. There are hundreds of rare photographs from Huntsville's past--from both public sources and private collections--including photos of the Civil War era, the Cotton Mills, WWII, all the way up to when Huntsville became the Space Capital of the Universe. For more info on buying the photo albums from Old Huntsville Magazine, you can email them at Old Huntsville or call (256) 534-0502.

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Columbus Buggy Works

Photo circa 1899.Columbus Buggy Works once located at Green and Randolph Streets. Photo circa 1899.
Used with permission of © Old Huntsville Inc.

These photos are used with permission from Old Huntsville Magazine. They were taken from Volume One of a three volume set. Each CD has over 400 pictures on it. There are hundreds of rare photographs from Huntsville's past--from both public sources and private collections--including photos of the Civil War era, the Cotton Mills, WWII, all the way up to when Huntsville became the Space Capital of the Universe. For more info on buying the photo albums from Old Huntsville Magazine, you can email them at Old Huntsville or call (256) 534-0502.

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Cotton Market

The downtown square was once the sight of the largest cotton market in North Alabama.
Used with permission of © Old Huntsville Inc.

These photos are used with permission from Old Huntsville Magazine. They were taken from Volume One of a three volume set. Each CD has over 400 pictures on it. There are hundreds of rare photographs from Huntsville's past--from both public sources and private collections--including photos of the Civil War era, the Cotton Mills, WWII, all the way up to when Huntsville became the Space Capital of the Universe. For more info on buying the photo albums from Old Huntsville Magazine, you can email them at Old Huntsville or call (256) 534-0502.

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Cotton Picking

Picking cotton in Madison for two cents a pound, circa 1950’s.
Used with permission of © Old Huntsville Inc.

These photos are used with permission from Old Huntsville Magazine. They were taken from Volume One of a three volume set. Each CD has over 400 pictures on it. There are hundreds of rare photographs from Huntsville's past--from both public sources and private collections--including photos of the Civil War era, the Cotton Mills, WWII, all the way up to when Huntsville became the Space Capital of the Universe. For more info on buying the photo albums from Old Huntsville Magazine, you can email them at Old Huntsville or call (256) 534-0502.

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Elks Theater

Elks Theater once located on the corner of Green and Eustis, circa 1930’s
Used with permission of © Old Huntsville Inc.

These photos are used with permission from Old Huntsville Magazine. They were taken from Volume One of a three volume set. Each CD has over 400 pictures on it. There are hundreds of rare photographs from Huntsville's past--from both public sources and private collections--including photos of the Civil War era, the Cotton Mills, WWII, all the way up to when Huntsville became the Space Capital of the Universe. For more info on buying the photo albums from Old Huntsville Magazine, you can email them at Old Huntsville or call (256) 534-0502.

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Lyric Theater

The Lyric Theatre on Washington Street, circa 1957.
Used with permission of © Old Huntsville Inc.

These photos are used with permission from Old Huntsville Magazine. They were taken from Volume One of a three volume set. Each CD has over 400 pictures on it. There are hundreds of rare photographs from Huntsville's past--from both public sources and private collections--including photos of the Civil War era, the Cotton Mills, WWII, all the way up to when Huntsville became the Space Capital of the Universe. For more info on buying the photo albums from Old Huntsville Magazine, you can email them at Old Huntsville or call (256) 534-0502.

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Molly Teal Home

The home of Molly Teal, one of Huntsville’s most famous madams.
Used with permission of © Old Huntsville Inc.

These photos are used with permission from Old Huntsville Magazine. They were taken from Volume One of a three volume set. Each CD has over 400 pictures on it. There are hundreds of rare photographs from Huntsville's past--from both public sources and private collections--including photos of the Civil War era, the Cotton Mills, WWII, all the way up to when Huntsville became the Space Capital of the Universe. For more info on buying the photo albums from Old Huntsville Magazine, you can email them at Old Huntsville or call (256) 534-0502.

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1932 Baseball Team

The Huntsville Grey’s baseball team in 1932.
Used with permission of © Old Huntsville Inc.

These photos are used with permission from Old Huntsville Magazine. They were taken from Volume One of a three volume set. Each CD has over 400 pictures on it. There are hundreds of rare photographs from Huntsville's past--from both public sources and private collections--including photos of the Civil War era, the Cotton Mills, WWII, all the way up to when Huntsville became the Space Capital of the Universe. For more info on buying the photo albums from Old Huntsville Magazine, you can email them at Old Huntsville or call (256) 534-0502.

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Big Spring in 1895

The Big Spring in snow, 1895.
Used with permission of © Old Huntsville Inc.

These photos are used with permission from Old Huntsville Magazine. They were taken from Volume One of a three volume set. Each CD has over 400 pictures on it. There are hundreds of rare photographs from Huntsville's past--from both public sources and private collections--including photos of the Civil War era, the Cotton Mills, WWII, all the way up to when Huntsville became the Space Capital of the Universe. For more info on buying the photo albums from Old Huntsville Magazine, you can email them at Old Huntsville or call (256) 534-0502.

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Big Spring Pumphouse

The Big Spring pump house furnished Huntsville’s Water supply. Circa 1890’s.
Used with permission of © Old Huntsville Inc.

These photos are used with permission from Old Huntsville Magazine. They were taken from Volume One of a three volume set. Each CD has over 400 pictures on it. There are hundreds of rare photographs from Huntsville's past--from both public sources and private collections--including photos of the Civil War era, the Cotton Mills, WWII, all the way up to when Huntsville became the Space Capital of the Universe. For more info on buying the photo albums from Old Huntsville Magazine, you can email them at Old Huntsville or call (256) 534-0502.

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Chamber of Commerce 1950's

Chamber of Commerce building, circa 1950’s.
Used with permission of © Old Huntsville Inc.

These photos are used with permission from Old Huntsville Magazine. They were taken from Volume One of a three volume set. Each CD has over 400 pictures on it. There are hundreds of rare photographs from Huntsville's past--from both public sources and private collections--including photos of the Civil War era, the Cotton Mills, WWII, all the way up to when Huntsville became the Space Capital of the Universe. For more info on buying the photo albums from Old Huntsville Magazine, you can email them at Old Huntsville or call (256) 534-0502.

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Confederate Veterans

Madison County Confederate Veterans in 1938.
Used with permission of © Old Huntsville Inc.

These photos are used with permission from Old Huntsville Magazine. They were taken from Volume One of a three volume set. Each CD has over 400 pictures on it. There are hundreds of rare photographs from Huntsville's past--from both public sources and private collections--including photos of the Civil War era, the Cotton Mills, WWII, all the way up to when Huntsville became the Space Capital of the Universe. For more info on buying the photo albums from Old Huntsville Magazine, you can email them at Old Huntsville or call (256) 534-0502.

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517 West Holmes Ave in 1912.

517 West Holmes Avenue in 1912.
Used with permission of © Old Huntsville Inc.

These photos are used with permission from Old Huntsville Magazine. They were taken from Volume One of a three volume set. Each CD has over 400 pictures on it. There are hundreds of rare photographs from Huntsville's past--from both public sources and private collections--including photos of the Civil War era, the Cotton Mills, WWII, all the way up to when Huntsville became the Space Capital of the Universe. For more info on buying the photo albums from Old Huntsville Magazine, you can email them at Old Huntsville or call (256) 534-0502.

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Aerial view of downtown Huntsville

Aerial view of Downtown taken from the Federal Post Office in the 1890’s.
Used with permission of © Old Huntsville Inc.

These photos are used with permission from Old Huntsville Magazine. They were taken from Volume One of a three volume set. Each CD has over 400 pictures on it. There are hundreds of rare photographs from Huntsville's past--from both public sources and private collections--including photos of the Civil War era, the Cotton Mills, WWII, all the way up to when Huntsville became the Space Capital of the Universe. For more info on buying the photo albums from Old Huntsville Magazine, you can email them at Old Huntsville or call (256) 534-0502.

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Airline Christening

Christening of a new airline service, circa 1950’s.
Used with permission of © Old Huntsville Inc.

These photos are used with permission from Old Huntsville Magazine. They were taken from Volume One of a three volume set. Each CD has over 400 pictures on it. There are hundreds of rare photographs from Huntsville's past--from both public sources and private collections--including photos of the Civil War era, the Cotton Mills, WWII, all the way up to when Huntsville became the Space Capital of the Universe. For more info on buying the photo albums from Old Huntsville Magazine, you can email them at Old Huntsville or call (256) 534-0502.

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Alabama Playboys

Vance Morris and the Alabama Playboys.
Used with permission of © Old Huntsville Inc.

These photos are used with permission from Old Huntsville Magazine. They were taken from Volume One of a three volume set. Each CD has over 400 pictures on it. There are hundreds of rare photographs from Huntsville's past--from both public sources and private collections--including photos of the Civil War era, the Cotton Mills, WWII, all the way up to when Huntsville became the Space Capital of the Universe. For more info on buying the photo albums from Old Huntsville Magazine, you can email them at Old Huntsville or call (256) 534-0502.

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Baptizing

A baptizing at the Big Spring in 1895 by Saint Bartley’s Church.
Used with permission of © Old Huntsville Inc.

These photos are used with permission from Old Huntsville Magazine. They were taken from Volume One of a three volume set. Each CD has over 400 pictures on it. There are hundreds of rare photographs from Huntsville's past--from both public sources and private collections--including photos of the Civil War era, the Cotton Mills, WWII, all the way up to when Huntsville became the Space Capital of the Universe. For more info on buying the photo albums from Old Huntsville Magazine, you can email them at Old Huntsville or call (256) 534-0502.

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Women at Redstone Arsenal

Employees of Redstone Arsenal during WWII.
Used with permission of © Old Huntsville Inc.

These photos are used with permission from Old Huntsville Magazine. They were taken from Volume One of a three volume set. Each CD has over 400 pictures on it. There are hundreds of rare photographs from Huntsville's past--from both public sources and private collections--including photos of the Civil War era, the Cotton Mills, WWII, all the way up to when Huntsville became the Space Capital of the Universe. For more info on buying the photo albums from Old Huntsville Magazine, you can email them at Old Huntsville or call (256) 534-0502.

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