Tag: History
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.
Mobile’s “Rum Ring”
In honor of Mobile’s rum-running history, MB shares a refreshing cocktail recipe that was made for sipping beside the shores of the Gulf of Mexico all summer long.
Aaron Burr, Arrested in South Alabama for Treason
The third vice president of the United States met his match in Alabama near the Tombigbee River.
Fairhope Pier Landview
Step back into a 1927 summer on the Fairhope Pier.