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Every major American city was once defined by its fine department stores.  Mobile originally had two: Gayfer’s and Hammel’s.

In honor of our first-ever history-themed issue, MB asked Mobile Bay-area historians and researchers to share unusual, amazing or almost-forgotten stories that make up our rich history.

School may not officially be out yet, but the warm temps are here and we are ready for some major F.U.N. It’s easy to feel like a kid again with this list of the coolest ways to kick summer vacation off with a splash!

William Strickland, the new director of Mobile Baykeeper, has big ideas — and the leadership skills to see them through.

A decade ago, MB asked historian John Sledge to share his personal restoration wish list. Happily, the intervening decade has been a strong one for historic preservation in Mobile. Allow us as a brief review of the successes of the past 10 years and a look at what remains in peril.

From concrete to heavy equipment, five local women take care of business in traditionally male-dominated industries.

Trinity is the second oldest Episcopal church in Mobile, and the only one to have the distinction of having been consecrated twice by two different bishops. Much of its long history, however, did not take place at its present location.

The 12-story hotel was opened in November 1940, and named in honor of Mobile’s Admiral Raphael Semmes. It had been constructed over a course of 15 months at a total cost of $1 million — well over $21 million in today’s dollars.

That designated district, located south of Government Street, is named for the historic public school located on Church Street.

Meet the midwife who battled Bienville when Mobile was the capital of French Louisiana.