Sunday, August 23, 2020

Meet Under the Clock in Birmingham, Alabama in the 1950s – Do you remember these days?...

 
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Meet Under the Clock in Birmingham, Alabama in the 1950s – Do you remember these days?

(I remember dressing up in hats and gloves to go to downtown Birmingham and watch the double feature at the movies while my parents shopped – fun times – Donna Causey) MEET UNDER THE CLOCK by Jean Butterworth Every mid November I start thinking, "I can't believe it also most time to get ready for […]

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PATRON + Some quick facts and {vintage films} about the Alabama State Park System

Quick facts about Alabama’s state parks: In 2014, the Alabama State Parks system celebrated 75 years of service. The legislature passed the State Land Act in 1927 which created a Bureau of Parks and Recreation even though the state didn’t own in state parks at the time. The act set aside 940 acres between Double […]

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PATRON – Business news in Anniston, October 20, 1883

(Transcribed from Anniston Hot Blast, Anniston, Alabama, October 20, 1883) HOW IT WORKS Mr. Jno G. Brady, of Tuscaloosa, is in the city. He is prospecting for a home and will join his fortunes with our coming city. He has a cordial welcome – The Swamp Angel Our George Washington Swamp Angel contemporary is eminently […]

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AUTHOR SUNDAY: Steward's 10 Cent Store – A Childhood Memory

Steward's 10 Cent Store A Childhood Memory By Thelma Ann Smelser I was riding through Piedmont, Alabama, a while back when something caught my eye. I had no idea that after all these years it still existed. But there it was painted on the side of the building—Steward's 10¢ Store. Steward's 10¢ Store was owned […]

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