1909: Terra-cotta cladding for the Empire Building was completed. 2006: HealthSouth filed its 1st quarter financials, regaining currency with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Courtesy:

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It seems that unless the offices of governor or president are on the ballot, most people tend to stay home on Primary Day. Eight Democratic groups in the greater Birmingham metro area are hoping to make people aware of the … Continue reading →

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Bob Farley/f8Photo Renovations and continue on the old Federal Reserve Building at the corner of 5th Avenue and 18th Street North by Melaver, Inc. of Savannah, GA. According to the developer’s, website, “…the Federal Reserve Building’s historic façade will be … Continue reading →

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1887: The Birmingham Chamber of Commerce was founded at a meeting at O’Brien’s Opera House. 1961: A Greyhound Bus carrying Freedom Riders was met by a violent mob and no police in downtown Birmingham on Mother’s Day. Check out this … Continue reading →

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Screenshot of Rebuild Bethel campaign website.  We haven’t heard a lot about historic Bethel Baptist Church in recent months – the historic building granted National Historic Landmark status in 2005 – not the congregation’s current structure – despite a pledge … Continue reading →

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As a photographer I’m always trying to find a different vantage point, looking for a new angle on a common subject. I recently had the opportunity to make some photographs from the unique view a helicopter provides. From my view … Continue reading →

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This morning’s council agenda reminds us that the festival season is already here. Two items on the agenda cover two of Birmingham’s more popular festivals. Item 21 is on consent (and hopefully it stays there) and provides the Function at … Continue reading →

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