Wes Frazer, an incredible local photographer, has been a staunch (and sometimes vocal) supporter of this site since its inception. If you didn’t click that last link, then you need to check out his stuff on Flickr.
We’re hoping that by sharing this bulletin (after the jump) that was sent out via MySpace profile yesterday by The Bottletree that we can help him get back in the saddle again when the event happens next month: Continue reading
Posted in 35222, Alabama, Art, Birmingham, Fundraiser, Take a moment
Photo credit: Bob Farley/f8photo
This is the scene looking west along 4th Avenue North as the News’ former home sees its last days on the northeast corner of 22nd Street & 4th Avenue North. Demolition of the 1917 structure is expected to be completed early next week.
Click on the image above to get a closer look.
Posted in 35203, Alabama, architecture, Birmingham, Random Shots
Those of us in town now just how often Dr. James Andrews is sought out in terms of first and second (hell, even third) opinions about the status of several high profile athletes. For those not familiar with Dr. Andrews, he’s considered one of (if not THE) preeminent orthopedic surgeons in the country; his offices are currently on the campus of St. Vincent’s Hospital at the Alabama Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center on Birmingham’s Southside.
This is the first time that I can remember that he’s been quoted in a release by a major sports franchise to combat published reports.
Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, Sports, Travelogue
1966:
8 finalists for the design of the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center were announced.
1992:
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute opened. Go on over and make a visit to a jewel in this hidden city.
Learn more about what happened today:
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