Tag: Tom McGehee
Ask McGehee: What is the history of Mobile’s Southern Hotel?
Historian Tom McGehee dives into the storied history of Mobile's Southern Hotel located at the corner of Water and Conti streets.
Ask McGehee: What happened to the auditorium atop the Battle House?
Historian Tom McGehee walks through the old auditorium atop downtown Mobile's Battle House Hotel in the early 1900s.
Ask McGehee: What’s the history of the little chapel beside St. Francis at the...
Historian Tom McGehee explores the history of the Barnwell chapel constructed in 1898.
Celebrating 20 Years of ‘Ask McGehee’ with Historian Tom McGehee
In celebration of 20 years of Ask McGehee, MB sat down with historian Tom McGehee to learn about his favorite historical moments, best audience reactions and secrets behind his successful monthly column.
Ask McGehee: What’s the history of The Stables Bar building?
Explore the history of the old Van Wanroy home that now houses The Stables Bar on St. Francis Street.
When Mobile Bay Froze Over
Though a rare occurrence, Mobile Bay has, on occasion, been covered in ice.
Ask McGehee: Didn’t Mobile’s Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception suffer a bad fire?
Tom McGehee delves into the Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception’s most devastating fire and the extraordinary efforts that brought this historic Mobile landmark back to life.
Ask McGehee: Why was the recently-restored fountain in Bienville Square dedicated to George Ketchum?
Discover the history behind Bienville Square's recently-restored fountain and its dedication to Dr. George Ketchum, a key figure in Mobile's public health and water supply advancements.
Who says you can’t wear white after Labor Day?
An age-old fashion tenet gets the once-over.
Ask McGehee: What is the history of Mobile’s Lafayette Hotel?
Explore the rich history of Mobile's Lafayette Hotel, from hosting a Revolutionary War hero to its transformation into a newspaper office and later a popular café before its demise in a 1953 fire.
