Tag: Civil Rights District
Historic Fourth Ave. Business District Key Part of Birmingham’s 150-year History
By Michael Sznajderman
Alabama Newscenter
As Birmingham residents pause to reflect during this 150th year since the city’s founding, there’s been no halt to the evolution of...
‘The Show Goes On’ — Birmingham’s Carver Theatre is Back
By Michael Sznajderman’
Alabama Newscenter
Creig Hoskins has walked “every inch” of the Carver Theatre.
The architect in charge of the theatre’s transformation, Hoskins walked the place...
The Historical Importance of Birmingham’s Famed Masonic Temple
By Michael Sznajderman
Alabama Newscenter
Walking through the grand auditorium and other spaces inside the long-closed Masonic Temple on Birmingham’s Fourth Avenue, it’s easy to picture the bustle...
Danielle Hines: The Visionary Behind Coworking Space in Civil Rights District
By Javacia Harris Bowser
For The Birmingham Times
Downtown Birmingham has a new coworking space that’s both steeped in history and focused on the future, thanks...
‘Freedom Walk’: A Stroll Through the Civil Rights District of the...
www.urbanimpactbirmingham.org
Freedom Walk is Urban Impact’s vision to link the Historic 4th Avenue Business District, Birmingham Civil Rights District and Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument...
Upcoming plans for Fourth Avenue Historic District. Here are some.
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
Plans are underway or in the works to revitalize downtown Birmingham’s historic Fourth Avenue Business District and Civil Rights District....
These family businesses have a long history in Fourth Avenue District
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
More than 40 years ago, Ashley Pritchett’s grandfather opened one of the most well-known barber businesses in the city of...
Ferrill African Wear: Part of the new look in Fourth Avenue...
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
Shirley Ferrill may be one of the new kids on the block in downtown Birmingham’s historic Fourth Avenue Business District,...