1938 flood photo in newspaper

A grave marker at Buena Vista

Beuna Vista

Old Brewer’s ad

Old Bek’s ad

Old A&P store ad

Buena Vista

Bessemer founder had ties to Daniel Pratt

Bessemer – Bessemer, Alabama is a suburb of Birmingham and is located in the southwestern section of Jefferson County. With a population of about 30,000 and nicknamed “The Marvel City” because of its rapid growth in its early days. Bessemer was founded by Henry Fairchild DeBardeleben in 1887 and was incorporated two years later. Henry [...]

Civil Rights Memorial reflects struggle worthy of dignity

Montgomery – The Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery holds the distinction of being the only monument honoring the forty men, women, and children who died in the Civil Rights Movement between the years of 1954 and 1968. Created by Vietnam Veterans Memorial designer, artist, and architect Maya Lin, the black granite memorial is located across [...]

Historic shotgun houses preserved

Prattville – Nestled in an area between Prattville City Hall and the Autauga County Courthouse are the last authentic shotgun-style houses in the city. Most of these type of houses usually were no more than twelve feet wide, with doors at each end, and normally consisted of three to five rooms in a row with [...]