Around Town
Antebellum Homes and Spring Blooms
Antebellum Homes and Spring Blooms
Spring in the south comes early and with March the transition begins. First, leading the way for spring as early as February, like this year, my favorite flower the daffodil bursts forth with it's happy yellow bobbing head.
As the weather warms the gardens begin to blossom and trees begin to bud. I love the flowering ornamental pear with its white blooms. By mid or the end of March comes the cherry blossoms and dogwood. And finally, the glorious azalea blooms. It is officially spring.
The Jemison-Van De Graaf Mansion
A gift of
Cherry Trees
Sharing a love for these beautiful cherry trees, a gift from one of Tuscaloosa's sister cities, Narashino, Japan
Sharing a love for these beautiful cherry trees, a gift from one of Tuscaloosa's sister cities, Narashino, Japan
Sorry, I only took a photo of this side of the history of the house
The
Dogwood
Tree
The Battle-Friedman House and Gardens
The house was built in 1835 by Alfred Battle and his wife, Millicent Battle. The house grounds include the only remaining documented antebellum garden in the state. -Wikipedia
The house was built in 1835 by Alfred Battle and his wife, Millicent Battle. The house grounds include the only remaining documented antebellum garden in the state. -Wikipedia
Across the street
First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Our son and daughter in law were married here
Pink Dogwood
University Club
President's Mansion (University of Alabama)
A historic Greek Revival style mansion on the campus of the University of Alabama. It has served as the official residence of university presidents since completion in 1841. The structure narrowly avoided destruction during the American Civil War, making it one of the oldest surviving buildings on campus today. The mansion was added to the National register of Historic Places due to its architectural and historical significance.
-Wikipedia
A historic Greek Revival style mansion on the campus of the University of Alabama. It has served as the official residence of university presidents since completion in 1841. The structure narrowly avoided destruction during the American Civil War, making it one of the oldest surviving buildings on campus today. The mansion was added to the National register of Historic Places due to its architectural and historical significance.
-Wikipedia
Camellia's are still blooming
If you are still here thank you. I hope you enjoyed touring the gardens of these lovely antebellum homes. Just a few of the many homes around town but you get the idea. What better way to celebrate the new season than a glorious garden tour. Thank you for your visit, I hope you will leave a comment, it's the only way I know you stopped by.
