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Eternal Flame is “out of order” again

A photo of the Eternal Flame of Freedom after it has been dismantled for repair work.

Andre Natta/The Terminal

The Eternal Flame of Freedom has once again gone dark in Birmingham’s Linn Park – but with good reason. The monument, relit last month, had a gas leak according to a response received via email earlier today from the mayor’s office.

April Odom, the mayor’s director of communications, said in response to our email that “the city is working with Alagasco to repair the damaged part although the maintenance of the statue is the responsibility of the Jefferson County Commission.”

Random Shots: Freedom burns eternal in Linn Park

Eternal flame relit

André Natta/Flickr

The Eternal Flame of Freedom now burns again at the corner of 20th Street North and Park Place as a result of the efforts of one man, some stamina and one well-timed phone call. The Birmingham News shared the story on their blog yesterday afternoon.

Incidentally, the monument will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2009 on the same day that Bhamwiki will celebrate its 3rd year.