Download or read book Birmingham Landmarks written by Victoria Myers and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though the landscape has certainly changed, many of Birminghams early landmarkstestaments to the steelworkers who built the city after the Civil War, as well as those who have since prospered hereremain. In Birmingham Landmarks, Alabama native Victoria Myers explores the Magic Citys most prominent industrial and cultural features. Step back in time to discover Rickwood Field, one of Americas oldest baseball parks, and the Carver Theater, the only venue that allowed African Americans to view first-run movies before the civil rights movement. Find out why Birmingham is known as the Pittsburgh of the South at Sloss Furnaces and learn the secrets of Vulcan, who was commissioned for the 1904 Worlds Fair and has become one of the states most recognizable monuments.
Download or read book Birmingham Landmarks People and Places of the Magic City written by Victoria G. Myers and published by History Press Library Editions. This book was released on 2009-10 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though the landscape has certainly changed, many of Birmingham s early landmarks testaments to the steelworkers who built the city after the Civil War, as well as those who have since prospered here remain. In Birmingham Landmarks, Alabama native Victoria Myers explores the Magic City s most prominent industrial and cultural features. Step back in time to discover Rickwood Field, one of America s oldest baseball parks, and the Carver Theater, the only venue that allowed African Americans to view first-run movies before the civil rights movement. Find out why Birmingham is known as the Pittsburgh of the South at Sloss Furnaces and learn the secrets of Vulcan, who was commissioned for the 1904 World s Fair and has become one of the state s most recognizable monuments."
Download or read book Landmarks of Birmingham written by A.G. Prince and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Birmingham s Top 30 Landmarks written by Edmund Bealby-Wright and published by . This book was released on 1993-11-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Night Night Birmingham written by Freddie Leonard Stewart III and published by Freddie Leonard Stewart III. This book was released on 2009-08-13 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young girl reflects on her visit to local landmarks and attractions in and around Birmingham, Alabama.
Download or read book Lost Birmingham written by Beverly Crider and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013-04-30 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of Birmingham Alabama's history has been lost. This book takes a look at this lost history and brings it back to life. Birmingham has many notable historic landmarks today, but so many more are all but forgotten. The Bangor Cave Casino was once a world-renowned speakeasy. The Thomas Jefferson Hotel featured a zeppelin mooring station, drawing lots of attention from tourists. Other significant sites from the past, such as Hillman Hospital and the buildings on the "Heaviest Corner on Earth," are unknown even to natives now. Local author Beverly Crider presents an intriguing and educational tour through these and more hidden treasures.
Download or read book Birmingham written by Writing Souls' Travel Guides and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-12-07 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Birmingham; Cities, Sights & Other Places You Need To Visit Birmingham part of Great Brittain which is one of the most powerful countries in the world. Comprising of four Nations, it is without a second thought, the most popular country to spend your holidays with your loved ones. Right from the great food of different cultures to various exotic and thrilling tourist spots, this is the dream destination for the majority of the people all around the world.This country has a great diversity of culture and modernity which makes this place a must visit for each and everyone at least once in their lifetime. Situated in the North Western region of Europe, the United Kingdom gives you the birthplace of some of the most renowned personalities ever born in this world.So without delay check out this fascinating nation and explore the several amazing landmarks, natural scenery, museums and other places of sightseeing with your family and friends. Have a great trip! In this book, you will find all the information you're looking for about: Birmingham It's Culture It's most Beautiful Spots It's Top-Rated Tourist Attractions so much more! When you download Birmingham; Cities, Sights and Other Places you NEED to Visit You will be well prepared to visit the country of your dreams! Buy this book today! Would you like to start today? If you do, just scroll up and hit the BUY button. Enjoy!
Download or read book Memories of Downtown Birmingham written by Tim Hollis and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bright lights of Birmingham's theater and retail district have shone over the Magic City for nearly one hundred years during the good times and the bad. During the early 1900s, small businesses, largely founded by immigrants who arrived in Birmingham with almost nothing, exploded into immensely popular shopping and entertainment destinations. The stories of entrepreneurs and immigrants like Louis Pizitz and his business rival, Adolph Loveman, exemplify the kind of rags-to-riches tales that make up much of the city's character. The theaters in the district, some with themed restrooms, inspired the head of Paramount Pictures to dub Birmingham's Alabama Theatre the "Showplace of the South." Author Tim Hollis celebrates and revives the spirit of the beloved department stores and famous theaters from the era of silent movies to the days of integration and change to today.
Download or read book The Book of Birmingham written by Kit de Waal and published by Comma Press. This book was released on 2018-09-27 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few cities have undergone such a radical transformation over the last few decades as Birmingham. Culturally and architecturally, it has been in a state of perpetual flux and regeneration, with new communities moving in, then out, and iconic post-war landmarks making way for brighter-coloured, 21st century flourishes. Much like the city itself, the characters in the stories gathered here are often living through moments of profound change, closing in on a personal or societal turning point, that carries as much threat as it does promise. Set against key moments of history – from Malcolm X’s visit to Smethwick in 1965, to the Handsworth riots two decades later, from the demise of the city’s manufacturing in the 70s and 80s, to the on-going tensions between communities in recent years – these stories celebrate the cultural dynamism that makes this complex, often divided ‘second city’ far more than just the sum of its parts.
Download or read book Birmingham s Lost Landmarks on Old Picture Postcards written by John Marks and published by . This book was released on 1995-12-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Iron and Steel written by James R. Bennett and published by University of Alabama Press. This book was released on 2010-07-19 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to Birmingham area industrial heritage sites.
Download or read book Birmingham Top 194 Spots written by Cristiano Nogueira and published by Guidelet travel guides. This book was released on 2015-05-04 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want an easy-to-read travel guide to Birmingham? This book shows the top 195 best spots in this unique destination in United Kingdom. Local Love Travel Publishing works exclusively with local travel experts to guide and help you make the most of your vacation.
'Birmingham Top 195 Spots' is your menu to all the 'must-visit' spots in this destination in United Kingdom.
Quickly get the lay of the land, understanding all your day, food and night-life options.Enjoy your days at places like: Touchwood Shopping Centre, Jewellery Quarter, Bullring Shopping Centre, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Cathedral and Churchyard, Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses, The Rotunda, Hotel Indigo, Brindleyplace, National Sea Life Centre, Hotel du Vin & Bistro, Sarehole Mill, Thinktank, The Pen Museum, International Convention Centre (ICC), Millennium Point, Birmingham Central Mosque, Birmingham City Council House, Soho House Museum, ... amongst tons of other interesting nooks in Birmingham!
Enjoy local cuisine at top notch restaurants like: Bullring Shopping Centre, Tom , Hotel Indigo, Brindleyplace, National Sea Life Centre, Hotel du Vin & Bistro, 24 Carat Bistro, Big Wok, Hen and Chickens, Ju Ju, Purnell’s Bistro and Ginger’s Bar, Millennium Point, Forest of Arden Marriott, Purnima, B26 Food Of India, Char Wallah, The Karczma, Franzls Austrian Restaurant, Simpsons, ... amongst many other food spots!
Party at local hangouts like: Alexandra Theatre, Hotel Indigo, Brindleyplace, National Sea Life Centre, Hotel du Vin & Bistro, The Jam House, Symphony Hall, Millennium Point, Forest of Arden Marriott, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, The Mailbox, Custard Factory Theatre Space, mac birmingham, Nailcote Hall Hotel, The Electric, The Glee Club, Brewdog Birmingham, Broad Street, Cineworld, ... amongst dozens of others!
This guide also covers Birmingham spots like shopping areas, museums, parks,outdoor adventures, nightclubs and street foods. For each and every point of interest you`ll get:
- Illustrative photo
- Address and phone
- Link to your Google Maps
- Link to Website (when pertinent)
- And a quick explanation as to why it deserves a visit.
No needless fluff, no boring anthropological lessons! Just everything we love!
We don`t stuff our travel content with working hours, credit-cards accepted, nearby transportation and user-reviews as it tends to bulk up the writing and are subject to change since the time of publishing. Once you decide the places you want to visit, these infos can easily be found at your hotel concierge, on-line or on Google Maps.No user-review based content!
Similarly, our philosophy has been that user-reviewed travel sites are subjective, as they tend to top-rank places that manage their reputation on those sites. So little corner bakeries, unique shops by local artisans, secluded beaches and hidden bars don't show up in those sites as visibly as places that have an on-line marketer or social media specialist. Similarly, we believe the opinion of one well-informed local expert should outweigh the opinion of hundreds of first-time visitors to Birmingham. First-time visitors tend to flock to famous tourist attractions, creating a vicious circle, accentuating just the popular places. Our local experts know the entire city, and know what deserves a visit, whether a famous attraction or a quaint corner.'Birmingham Top 195 Spots' is the first travel guide to Birmingham you ought to read.
It quickly helps you define your short-list of places you want to visit, so you don`t have to spend hours reading hundreds of pages of dense writing. All for less than the price of a sandwich. Tags: Birmingham, United Kingdom , travel, travel guide, city handbook, history, historic landmarks, English, Birmingham Restaurants, restaurants, tourist attractions, Birmingham's tourist attractions, Birmingham handbook, Shopping districts, Birmingham's night life, Best of Birmingham, Travelers Guide to Birmingham
Download or read book Birmingham written by Craig Jolly and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long before it became a premier residential community and a social, cultural, and commercial center, Birmingham was a pioneer village in search of an identity. The first three settlers, John West Hunter, Elijah Willits, and John Hamilton, established taverns within shouting distance of one another on a trail used by Native Americans and trappers. The isolated outpost was soon a fledgling village with a railroad, mill, and foundry. Early leaders had high hopes that Birmingham would one day become an industrial center to rival its namesake in England. But the Industrial Revolution largely bypassed Birmingham, instead landing on four wheels at nearby Detroit and Pontiac. By the 1920s, the quiet and cozy village of church bells, ice-cream socials, and tidy storefronts was well on its way to becoming one of the most desirable communities in the country.
Download or read book Lost Birmingham written by Beverly Crider and published by History Press Library Editions. This book was released on 2013-04-30 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Birmingham has many notable historic landmarks today, but so many more are all but forgotten. The Bangor Cave Casino was once a world-renowned speakeasy. The Thomas Jefferson Hotel featured a zeppelin mooring station, drawing lots of attention from tourists. Other significant sites from the past, such as Hillman Hospital and the buildings on the "Heaviest Corner on Earth," are unknown even to natives now. Local author Beverly Crider presents an intriguing and educational tour through these and more hidden treasures.
Download or read book This Is My South written by Caroline Eubanks and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You may think you know the South for its food, its people, its past, and its stories, but if there’s one thing that’s certain, it’s that the region tells far more than one tale. It is ever-evolving, open to interpretation, steeped in history and tradition, yet defined differently based on who you ask. This Is My South inspires the reader to explore the Southern States––Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia––like never before. No other guide pulls together these states into one book in quite this way with a fresh perspective on can’t-miss landmarks, off the beaten path gems, tours for every interest, unique places to sleep, and classic restaurants. So come see for yourself and create your own experiences along the way!
Download or read book Vintage Birmingham Signs written by Tim Hollis and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2008-04-21 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people do not stop to realize how many of their fond memories involve advertising signs. Although these neon spectaculars, billboards, and even signs painted directly onto brick walls were created expressly to persuade customers to buy products or patronize businesses, many such signs remained in place for so long that they became beloved landmarks in their own right. For Images of America: Vintage Birmingham Signs, Tim Hollis has scoured the archives of Birminghams former sign companies, as well as other private collections, to compile some of the best remembered or most obscure signs that dotted the urban and suburban landscape. Here readers will again see the Buffalo Rock bottle pouring its ginger ale into a glass, the Golden Flake clown smiling down at passersby, the Barbers milk clock at the Five Points South intersection, and many more. Through these vintage photographs, readers can once again visit such once-thriving destinations as Eastwood Mall, Burger in a Hurry, and the Kiddieland amusement park.
