“In the fall of 1903, industry in Birmingham was in full bloom. The opportunity to advertise Birmingham to the nation and the world with an exhibit at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair presented itself, eventually taking the form of a sculpture of iron, the largest in the world.”* From these circumstances, Vulcan was formed,…
Cinderella Stories; Transformations of Historic Birmingham Buildings is an illustrated guide showcasing the city center’s commercial preservation success during the 1980’s. Cinderella Stories recounts the ways that public policy, dedicated public education and many individual acts have made a difference in the quality of the city, significantly impacting economic development and historical preservation. A total…
Designs on Birmingham: A Landscape History of a Southern City and Its Suburbs This illustrated, seventy-page publication of the Birmingham Historical Society offers perspective on the city’s planning and development, from its earliest phases through 1989. This guide to designed landscapes of metropolitan Birmingham includes a collection of essays, photographs, plans, drawings, and maps, providing…
