Tag: historic
The Choirs of Miles College to Perform at Carnegie Hall in...
www.miles.edu
The Choirs of Miles College are gearing up to take center stage at the iconic Carnegie Hall in New York City on April 13...
New Visitor’s Center to Open Next to Birmingham’s Historic 16th Street...
By Pat Byington
bhamnow.com
The city of Birmingham’s Design Review Committee this week approved the design of a new 16th Street Baptist Church Multi-Purpose Visitor and Educational Center...
Rosa Parks Among Famous Alabama Women Celebrated on New Mural Unveiled...
BY PAT BYINGTON
bhamnow.com
Main Street, Inc. unveiled this week their new interactive mural called Steel Magnolias.
The mural—which spans 260 feet in width and 20 feet in height—features...
Ron Mims, Birmingham Water Works Board Member and Former Chairman, dies...
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Ronald A. Mims, longtime Birmingham Water Works Board member and former General Manager passed away on October 14. He was...
Dr. David Hicks Takes Office as First Black Jefferson County (AL)...
By Sym Posey
The Birmingham Times
David Hicks, DO, on Monday officially took office as Jefferson County’s Health Officer, making him the first African American to...
Birmingham’s Historic A.G. Gaston Motel Opens to the Public This Week
birminghamal.gov
On Thursday, June 29, the historic A.G. Gaston Motel in downtown Birmingham will open to the public for a free visit for a limited...
Historic Masonic Temple in Birmingham Receives Mellon Grant to Preserve Artifacts
pearlbridgestrategies.com
The Prince Hall Legacy Foundation of Alabama was recently awarded a $670,000 grant by the Mellon Foundation to preserve artifacts and memorabilia from the...
Biden Appoints Birmingham’s Woodfin to Council on Historic Preservation; Mayor Sworn...
achp.gov
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Chair Sara C. Bronin on Friday administered the oath of office to the new ACHP...
Birmingham Councilor ‘Aghast’ at Plans to Give Up Historic School; City...
By Ryan Michaels
The Birmingham Times
After much debate, Birmingham City Council on Tuesday decided to hand over the future of the city’s oldest school to...
Mayor Woodfin Seeks $26 Million for New and Existing Venues in...
www.birminghamal.gov
Mayor Randall L. Woodfin this week presented a resolution of intent for a one-time $26 million investment to existing and new facilities within the...
