The Trussville Tribune is reporting that the new look of both the Trussville City Hall and Utilities buildings will evoke aspects of the Cahaba Project, Trussville’s historic district. Trussville Mayor Buddy Choat announced the plans at his recent State of the City address. As for Trussville City Hall, the exterior and landscaping would take onContinue reading “CHHF comments on future plans for City Hall, Utilities buildings related to Trussville’s historic district”
Author Archives: Cahaba Heritage Homestead Foundation
Letter from the CHHF President
HAPPY FALL! AS I WALK UNDER THE OAKS and crunch acorns underfoot, I am reminded that eighty-five autumns have seasoned the one-of-a-kind Cahaba Project neighborhood I call home. WE LOVE TRUSSVILLE’S HISTORIC DISTRICT. We understand it’s an asset to the Trussville community at large. As Trussville nears the Cahaba Homestead Village’s 100th anniversary, the Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation looksContinue reading “Letter from the CHHF President”
Homestead Headlines Ep. 4
Here is the fourth episode of Homestead Headlines, which takes a look at the March 17, 1939 edition of The Cahaba Hub.
Homestead Headlines Ep. 3
Here is the third episode of Homestead Headlines, which takes a look at the Feb. 17, 1939 edition of The Cahaba Hub.
Homestead Headlines Ep. 2
Here is the second episode of Homestead Headlines, which takes a look at the Jan. 13, 1939 edition of The Cahaba Hub.
Homestead Headlines Ep. 1
Here is the first episode of Homestead Headlines, which takes a look at the Dec. 9, 1938 edition of The Cahaba Hub.
Introducing ‘Homestead Headlines’
Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation, Inc. historian Gary Lloyd introduces Homestead Headlines, a new series exploring The Cahaba Hub, the community newspaper that served the area from 1938-1942. These videos will publish every Wednesday. The first episode is set to publish Wednesday, Oct. 6. All episodes will be available here on our website and on ourContinue reading “Introducing ‘Homestead Headlines’”
CHHF, Inc. President appears on Trussville Tribune ‘Unscripted’
The Trussville Tribune “Unscripted” Interview: I was invited as a guest today for an interview on The Trussville Tribune’s live show “Unscripted.” You can watch the link to the video here in full. Or skip ahead 16 minutes for the interview about the Cahaba Project. Please share. We hope this clears up some questions peopleContinue reading “CHHF, Inc. President appears on Trussville Tribune ‘Unscripted’”
Aug. 20, 2021 Statement from the CHHF President
The Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation, Inc., would like to thank the Trussville City Council for setting a constructive tone at the workshop on August 19th. We thank all Trussville residents who attended and all who spoke. It is clear that residents share similar convictions and concerns. To reiterate what was said in our presentation, the CahabaContinue reading “Aug. 20, 2021 Statement from the CHHF President”
A Message about Aug. 19 Public Meeting
A statement from Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation, Inc. President Amy Peterson O’Brien addressing questions and concerns regarding the Aug. 19 meeting and CHHF’s intentions: We have been public about all of our efforts and research. That includes research on our own unique Cahaba Project History and on specific aspects of historic preservation and development. WeContinue reading “A Message about Aug. 19 Public Meeting”
Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation, Inc. 