Tag: History
Dauphin Street Grocer, circa 1900
Robert O. Harris poses before his grocery shop which, today, is the location of another Mobile staple.
Tub Night
Before indoor plumbing was popularized in Mobile, Saturday night bathing was a grueling tradition.
Spolia
Explore the story, magic and chic of architectural salvage in Mobile.
Droppin’ a Line, circa 1935
Lazy days are best spent on the pond with a fishing pole in hand, as demonstrated by this barefooted youngster from years gone by.
Ask McGehee
What’s the history of the Cheese Cottage building?
The Can’t Get Away Club
During some of Mobile’s darkest days, a special group of citizens stared into the face of death for the sake of the greater good.
Change of Course
In 1916, a new golf course for the Country Club of Mobile changed the face of Spring Hill.
Ask McGehee
Do any Mobile buildings have cast-iron facades?
The Blizzard Carnival
The Mardi Gras of 1899 put the resolve of Mobile revelers to the ultimate test.
The Arson Ladies
In 19th-century Mobile, one household of well-to-do women had mischief up their sleeves.