1961 City of Six Flags Seal Mobile Anniversary AL Postcard

About This Postcard

Step into a moment of great southern pride with this vibrant tribute to the "City of Six Flags." Issued in 1961, this anniversary keepsake celebrates Mobile’s unique heritage. Mobile is a place where enchanting colonial traditions meet the bold, enduring progress of a historic port city. From the proud display of its diverse history to the golden promise of its 250th year, this card is a colorful window into the soul of Alabama’s oldest city during its most celebratory era.

Details

Era: Chrome, 1960s (1961)
City: Mobile
State: Alabama
Country: United States of America
Topic: Anniversaries, Seals & Emblems, Flags, City History
Artist/Photographer: Unstated (Official Anniversary Design)
Condition: Uncirculated
Orientation: Vertical (Portrait)
Publisher: Mobile 250th Anniv. Celeb. Corp. (Art Service / Dexter Press)

Historical Significance

This commemorative piece honors Mobile’s rich history, from its founding on the bay by Jean Baptiste Lemoyne Bienville in 1711 to its status as one of America's fastest-growing cities in 1961. The central medallion is a "silent monument" to the city's journey, surrounded by the six flags that have flown over its soil: France, Great Britain, Spain, the Republic of Alabama, the Confederacy, and the United States. It stands as a beautiful testament to a city built on "Enchanting Tradition" and "Enduring Progress."