Tom McGehee
Ask McGehee: What is the history of Mobile’s Southern Hotel?
Historian Tom McGehee dives into the storied history of Mobile's Southern Hotel located at the corner of Water and Conti streets.
Ask McGehee: What happened to the auditorium atop the Battle House?
Historian Tom McGehee walks through the old auditorium atop downtown Mobile's Battle House Hotel in the early 1900s.
Ask McGehee: What’s the history of the little chapel beside St. Francis at the...
Historian Tom McGehee explores the history of the Barnwell chapel constructed in 1898.
Ask McGehee: Who was Disa Stone?
Historian Tom McGehee shares the story of Disa Stone, the editor of the children's page of the Mobile Press Register from 1929 to 1949.
Ask McGehee: What’s the history of The Stables Bar building?
Explore the history of the old Van Wanroy home that now houses The Stables Bar on St. Francis Street.
Ask McGehee: What’s the history of the Masonic Temple building that burned several years...
Historian Tom McGehee explores the history of the Masonic Temple building on the east side of Bienville Square that burned down.
Ask McGehee: What is the history of Mobile’s Spanish Plaza?
Explore the history of Mobile's Spanish Plaza and how the local landmark has been updated in recent years.
Ask McGehee: What is the history of Mobile’s Blue College?
Uncover the story of Mobile’s Blue College, its scholarly founder and its unexpected fate after the Civil War.
Ask McGehee: What was Bloodgood’s Row?
Discover the history of Bloodgood’s Row, Mobile’s elegant 19th-century row houses, and their journey from high society to demolition in 1971.
When Mobile Bay Froze Over
Though a rare occurrence, Mobile Bay has, on occasion, been covered in ice.
