Title
Alabama State Capitol at Tuscaloosa, 1826-1847
Subject
Old State Capitol
Nichols, William, 1777-1853
Description
Drawing of the Alabama State Capitol building that was located in Tuscaloosa from 1826-1845. Originally in Cahaba, the capitol was moved to Tuscaloosa because of flooding in Cahaba. The Capitol Building was designed by William Nichols, Alabama State Architect, who also designed buildings at the University of Alabama. After the Capitol was moved to Montgomery in 1845, the Capitol building was used as the Tuscaloosa Female College from 1856 until 1923 when the building burned. The remains of the Capitol building now serve as a park for the City of Tuscaloosa.
Creator
Union Furniture Company
Source
Union Furniture Company
Publisher
Union Furniture Company
Date
1993
Contributor
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Betty Slowe (Description)
Rights
Union Furniture Company
Type
Drawing
Identifier
1027
Coverage
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Original Format
Drawing
Physical Dimensions
8.5 inches x 11 inches