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Ask McGehee: What is the history of Mobile’s Admiral Hotel?

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.

Happy Flowers

Wedding flowers find a new purpose after the ceremony is over, thanks to Mobile native Debbie Richards.

Claire Monique Manas & Keenan Lee Mathis

Claire and Keenan were united in marriage at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on February 5, 2022.

Ask McGehee: Where did the name of the Leinkauf historic district originate?

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

Ask McGehee: Who was Emma Roche?

Emma Langdon Roche (1878 - 1945) once described herself as an “artist, writer, housekeeper and farmer.” In retrospect, she could well be termed Mobile’s “Renaissance Woman.”

Ask McGehee: What’s the story of the First National Bank building on St. Francis...

Although Mobile’s First National Bank will long be identified with the skyscraper which is now home to the New Year’s MoonPie, the bank had a few former homes.

Ask McGehee: Do any of the characters in HBO’s series “The Gilded Age” have...

The lead character, social climber Bertha Russell, was certainly inspired in part by Mobile-born Alva Smith Vanderbilt.

Remembering E.O. Wilson

Photographer Alex Harris reminisces on working with the Mobilian and world-famous naturalist, E.O. Wilson.

Mobile’s Original Floral Parade, 1905

A blossoming 1905 photograph offers a glimpse into the history of Mobile's Floral Parade.

Mardi Gras with the Experts

Six Mardi Gras superfans share their tips for enjoying the season.

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