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The Birth of the Sloss Furnaces Association: Preserving Birmingham's Industrial Legacy | City of Birmingham, Alabama
7+ hour, 1+ min ago (434+ words) On Thursday, May 27, 1976, the State Fair Authority opened the Sloss Furnaces site for an informal public tour. Approximately 100 people attended, eager to walk through the massive ironmaking complex that had powered Birmingham's growth for nearly a century. At the end…...
Negro Southern League Museum Celebrates the Life of Baseball Legend Eugene Scruggs | City of Birmingham, Alabama
2+ week, 3+ day ago (217+ words) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. " The Negro Southern League Museum celebrates the life and mourns the passing of Eugene "Dick" Scruggs, Sr. (May17, 1938 " May4, 2026). "Scruggs was an American pitcher in the Negro Leagues whose career, community leadership, and professional achievements left a lasting mark on…...
Forged in Fire: The Birth of an Industrial Giant (May 4, 1881) | City of Birmingham, Alabama
3+ week, 4+ day ago (377+ words) The late 19th century was a turning point for American industry. Railroads were expanding, cities were growing, and the demand for iron was exploding. Birmingham had something special: all the raw materials needed for iron production within just a few miles....
The City of Birmingham celebrates Historic Preservation Month with events and community engagement throughout May | City of Birmingham, Alabama
4+ week, 1+ day ago (183+ words) The City of Birmingham celebrates Historic Preservation Month with events and community engagement throughout May'City of Birmingham, Alabama (. gov) The City of Birmingham celebrates Historic Preservation Month with events and community engagement throughout May - Historic Walking Tour: Rickwood Field May…...
Birmingham's Walk At Lunch Day Is Back, And Teri Sewell's Transformation Shows Why It Matters | City of Birmingham, Alabama
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (722+ words) In February 2025, Teri Sewell made a commitment to move more." Instead of just pulling things from the printer at her desk, she took extra steps to walk to a printer in another location at her office. She cut out sugar....
The City of Birmingham launches Black Male Initiative to invest early in the lives of Black boys | City of Birmingham, Alabama
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (55+ words) The City of Birmingham launches Black Male Initiative to invest early in the lives of Black boys'City of Birmingham, Alabama (. gov) The City of Birmingham launches Black Male Initiative to invest early in the lives of Black boys - Community-based outreach…...
From Your Voice to Vision: Introducing the Birmingham Civil Rights Crossroads Design Concepts | City of Birmingham, Alabama
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (470+ words) In 2025, hundreds of Birmingham residents helped shape the future of the Civil Rights Crossroads Corridor. Through'Community Studio Week #1 and'Community Studio Week #2, 32 pop-up events, 134 survey responses, and countless conversations" The design concepts below respond directly to these priorities. Each street serves…...