“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,…
Shades Creek Flowing Through Time is rich in imagery and historical detail regarding Shades Creek and its surroundings. Produced by the Alabama Historical Society, Flowing Through Time offers insight and perspective on recent conservation efforts, the creek’s historical significance to industrial development and its continuing importance to the modern community. The book includes interesting details about…
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…
