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A Sanctuary for Black Catholics

This month, Shrine of the Holy Cross in Daphne celebrates its 75th anniversary.

Ask McGehee: I enjoyed the recent article about prohibition in Mobile. Wasn’t a civic...

Discover the amusing tale of the Rotary Club of Mobile's epic Prohibition-era prank in 1915 that made national headlines.

George’s Carriage Factory

Explore the history of an early-1900s carriage business on Theatre Street.

The Mobile Centinel

Two young publishers print a newspaper just outside the Port City as the United States attempts to claim Mobile from Spain.

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.

Gulf Shores’ Ancient Canoe Canal

A rediscovered Native American canoe canal sheds light on the history of ancient inhabitants in the local area.

Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo

Explore the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo during the 1960s.

Ask McGehee: What is the history of Hammel’s Department Store?

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

Mr. Star Class

Part adrenaline-chasing sailor, part ground-breaking float artist, George Criminale Sr. was as Mobile as it gets.

Sook and Sarah

Truman Capote’s writing resurrects memories of those dearly missed.

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