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Author: Victoria Myers Publisher: Arcadia Publishing ISBN: 1625842724 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 160
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Though the landscape has certainly changed, many of Birminghams early landmarkstestaments to the steelworkers who built the city after the Civil War, as well as those who have since prospered hereremain. In Birmingham Landmarks, Alabama native Victoria Myers explores the Magic Citys most prominent industrial and cultural features. Step back in time to discover Rickwood Field, one of Americas oldest baseball parks, and the Carver Theater, the only venue that allowed African Americans to view first-run movies before the civil rights movement. Find out why Birmingham is known as the Pittsburgh of the South at Sloss Furnaces and learn the secrets of Vulcan, who was commissioned for the 1904 Worlds Fair and has become one of the states most recognizable monuments.
Author: Victoria Myers Publisher: Arcadia Publishing ISBN: 1625842724 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 160
Book Description
Though the landscape has certainly changed, many of Birminghams early landmarkstestaments to the steelworkers who built the city after the Civil War, as well as those who have since prospered hereremain. In Birmingham Landmarks, Alabama native Victoria Myers explores the Magic Citys most prominent industrial and cultural features. Step back in time to discover Rickwood Field, one of Americas oldest baseball parks, and the Carver Theater, the only venue that allowed African Americans to view first-run movies before the civil rights movement. Find out why Birmingham is known as the Pittsburgh of the South at Sloss Furnaces and learn the secrets of Vulcan, who was commissioned for the 1904 Worlds Fair and has become one of the states most recognizable monuments.
Author: Victoria G. Myers Publisher: History Press Library Editions ISBN: 9781540220295 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 130
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Though the landscape has certainly changed, many of Birmingham s early landmarks testaments to the steelworkers who built the city after the Civil War, as well as those who have since prospered here remain. In Birmingham Landmarks, Alabama native Victoria Myers explores the Magic City s most prominent industrial and cultural features. Step back in time to discover Rickwood Field, one of America s oldest baseball parks, and the Carver Theater, the only venue that allowed African Americans to view first-run movies before the civil rights movement. Find out why Birmingham is known as the Pittsburgh of the South at Sloss Furnaces and learn the secrets of Vulcan, who was commissioned for the 1904 World s Fair and has become one of the state s most recognizable monuments."
Author: Beverly Crider Publisher: Arcadia Publishing ISBN: 162584056X Category : History Languages : en Pages : 160
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Some of Birmingham Alabama's history has been lost. This book takes a look at this lost history and brings it back to life. Birmingham has many notable historic landmarks today, but so many more are all but forgotten. The Bangor Cave Casino was once a world-renowned speakeasy. The Thomas Jefferson Hotel featured a zeppelin mooring station, drawing lots of attention from tourists. Other significant sites from the past, such as Hillman Hospital and the buildings on the "Heaviest Corner on Earth," are unknown even to natives now. Local author Beverly Crider presents an intriguing and educational tour through these and more hidden treasures.
Author: Tim Hollis Publisher: Arcadia Publishing ISBN: 1625846975 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 154
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The bright lights of Birmingham's theater and retail district have shone over the Magic City for nearly one hundred years during the good times and the bad. During the early 1900s, small businesses, largely founded by immigrants who arrived in Birmingham with almost nothing, exploded into immensely popular shopping and entertainment destinations. The stories of entrepreneurs and immigrants like Louis Pizitz and his business rival, Adolph Loveman, exemplify the kind of rags-to-riches tales that make up much of the city's character. The theaters in the district, some with themed restrooms, inspired the head of Paramount Pictures to dub Birmingham's Alabama Theatre the "Showplace of the South." Author Tim Hollis celebrates and revives the spirit of the beloved department stores and famous theaters from the era of silent movies to the days of integration and change to today.
Author: Kit de Waal Publisher: Comma Press ISBN: 1912697165 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 144
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Few cities have undergone such a radical transformation over the last few decades as Birmingham. Culturally and architecturally, it has been in a state of perpetual flux and regeneration, with new communities moving in, then out, and iconic post-war landmarks making way for brighter-coloured, 21st century flourishes. Much like the city itself, the characters in the stories gathered here are often living through moments of profound change, closing in on a personal or societal turning point, that carries as much threat as it does promise. Set against key moments of history – from Malcolm X’s visit to Smethwick in 1965, to the Handsworth riots two decades later, from the demise of the city’s manufacturing in the 70s and 80s, to the on-going tensions between communities in recent years – these stories celebrate the cultural dynamism that makes this complex, often divided ‘second city’ far more than just the sum of its parts.
Author: Writing Souls' Travel Guides Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781981379583 Category : Languages : en Pages : 54
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Birmingham; Cities, Sights & Other Places You Need To Visit Birmingham part of Great Brittain which is one of the most powerful countries in the world. Comprising of four Nations, it is without a second thought, the most popular country to spend your holidays with your loved ones. Right from the great food of different cultures to various exotic and thrilling tourist spots, this is the dream destination for the majority of the people all around the world.This country has a great diversity of culture and modernity which makes this place a must visit for each and everyone at least once in their lifetime. Situated in the North Western region of Europe, the United Kingdom gives you the birthplace of some of the most renowned personalities ever born in this world.So without delay check out this fascinating nation and explore the several amazing landmarks, natural scenery, museums and other places of sightseeing with your family and friends. Have a great trip! In this book, you will find all the information you're looking for about: Birmingham It's Culture It's most Beautiful Spots It's Top-Rated Tourist Attractions so much more! When you download Birmingham; Cities, Sights and Other Places you NEED to Visit You will be well prepared to visit the country of your dreams! Buy this book today! Would you like to start today? If you do, just scroll up and hit the BUY button. Enjoy!
Author: Tim Hollis Publisher: Arcadia Publishing ISBN: 9780738553764 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 132
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Most people do not stop to realize how many of their fond memories involve advertising signs. Although these neon spectaculars, billboards, and even signs painted directly onto brick walls were created expressly to persuade customers to buy products or patronize businesses, many such signs remained in place for so long that they became beloved landmarks in their own right. For Images of America: Vintage Birmingham Signs, Tim Hollis has scoured the archives of Birmingham's former sign companies, as well as other private collections, to compile some of the best remembered or most obscure signs that dotted the urban and suburban landscape. Here readers will again see the Buffalo Rock bottle pouring its ginger ale into a glass, the Golden Flake clown smiling down at passersby, the Barber's milk clock at the Five Points South intersection, and many more. Through these vintage photographs, readers can once again visit such once-thriving destinations as Eastwood Mall, Burger in a Hurry, and the Kiddieland amusement park.
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