Tom McGehee
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.
Ask McGehee: What is the history of the site of the planned Aldi on...
Uncover the fascinating story behind the site of Mobile’s future Aldi on Government Street, a corner steeped in over 150 years of history, from the Weinacker family’s 19th-century grocery to a bustling retail hub.
Ask McGehee: Didn’t Mobile’s Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception suffer a bad fire?
Tom McGehee delves into the Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception’s most devastating fire and the extraordinary efforts that brought this historic Mobile landmark back to life.
Ask McGehee: Where was the Albright and Wood Drug Store in Mobile?
Discover the story behind the Albright and Wood Drug Store, once a cornerstone of Mobile's busiest intersections.
Ask McGehee: Why was the recently-restored fountain in Bienville Square dedicated to George Ketchum?
Discover the history behind Bienville Square's recently-restored fountain and its dedication to Dr. George Ketchum, a key figure in Mobile's public health and water supply advancements.
Ask McGehee: What is the history of Mobile’s Lafayette Hotel?
Explore the rich history of Mobile's Lafayette Hotel, from hosting a Revolutionary War hero to its transformation into a newspaper office and later a popular café before its demise in a 1953 fire.
Ask McGehee: When did Mobile have a red light district?
The rise and fall of Mobile’s red light district from its origins to its 1918 prohibition.