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Ask McGehee: What is the history of the Waterman Building in downtown Mobile?
The Waterman Building was built in 1947 as a home for the largest privately owned shipping company in the world.
Ask McGehee: What is the history of the building housing the St. Francis Place...
The historic building, which has housed luxurious condominiums for well over 20 years, got its start in 1908 as the Convent of Mercy.
Ask McGehee: I heard one of the old homes that used to be in...
According to local folklore, the city’s oldest house stood at 190 St. Anthony St., with a portion of the house dating...
6 Must-Reads from Mobile’s Poet Laureate
Mobile’s inaugural Poet Laureate Charlotte Pence shares the role poems have played in her life and recommendations by her favorite poets.
The Unrealized Tower Fort of Mobile BayÂ
Discover Mobile Bay's unrealized Tower Fort, its ambitious plans, and the intriguing history behind why it was never built.
Mobile’s Chighizola House: The Patina and Perfection of Preservation
After years on MB’s list of places in peril, a landmark of downtown Mobile is poised for renovation and ready for
its next chapter.
Mobile Municipal Airport, 1952
Fly back to 1952 to a terminal at the Mobile Municipal Airport.
Ask McGehee: What was the cause of the great explosion in Mobile at the end...
Although the war had ended with Mobile largely unscathed, that all changed at 2:15 p.m. on May 26, 1865. An explosion larger than any imagined during the wars rocked the city.
New Mobile Tree Trail: Sharing the love for Mobile’s Nature and Past
See this updated trail featuring the 15 trees that best represent our beautiful and diverse city.
Ask McGehee: What is the history of Mobile’s old Spanish Guard Tower?
Explore the fascinating history of Mobile's Old Spanish Guard Tower, from its origins as a jailhouse to its iconic role as a symbol of vigilance and justice in the city's development.