Tom McGehee
Ask McGehee: Who was John Craft?
Historian Tom McGehee shares the story of John Craft, a four-term state senator who began his political career as the youngest member of the Mobile City Council.
Ask McGehee: Did the actress Sarah Bernhardt ever visit Mobile?
Of all the famous actors to visit Mobile during the 1800s, none of them had quite the experience here that French actress Sarah Bernhardt had during her 1881 visit.
Ask McGehee: What’s the History of the Mid-century Modern Building Housing Mobile’s Police Headquarters?
Historian Tom McGehee explores the history of the Mobile Police Headquarters building on Government Street.
Ask McGehee: What happened to the Neisner’s store on South Royal Street?
Learn more about the once-popular variety store in Mobile's first "bargain basement."
Ask McGehee: Who was Pat Lyons?
Historian Tom McGehee shares the life story of one of Mobile's most popular mayors, Pat Lyons.
Hoffman Furniture: The Last Furniture Store on Dauphin Street
Explore Mobile’s furniture store history and its longest-running landmark.
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.