Here is the third episode of Homestead Headlines, which takes a look at the Feb. 17, 1939 edition of The Cahaba Hub.
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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.
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’”
Real estate developer, historic district realtor to speak at CHHF public meeting July 20
TRUSSVILLE – The Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation, Inc. will hold its third public meeting Tuesday, July 20 at the Trussville Civic Center. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. The meeting will feature two guest speakers: Chris Rogers – registered architect in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and Georgia who will speak on sense of place andContinue reading “Real estate developer, historic district realtor to speak at CHHF public meeting July 20”
WATCH: CHHF, Inc. holds second public meeting
The Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation, Inc. held its second public meeting June 15, 2021 at the pavilion on The Mall in Trussville. The foundation’s president, Amy Peterson O’Brien, and local architect James Sransky discussed Cahaba Project architecture, property values and the future of the historic neighborhood. In case you missed the meeting and would likeContinue reading “WATCH: CHHF, Inc. holds second public meeting”
2 Cahaba Project homes named Beautification Award winners
The Trussville Beautification Board has revealed its annual Beautification Awards, and two Cahaba Project homes (bolded below) were named winners. The board met May 17 to judge local homes and businesses to determine the winners. The 2021 Trussville Beautification Board Award winners are: Best Use of Color: Billy Morrison, 407 Rockridge Avenue Best Landscape Design:Continue reading “2 Cahaba Project homes named Beautification Award winners”
Second CHHF meeting set for June 15
The Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation, Inc. will hold its second public meeting Tuesday, June 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the pavilion on The Mall. The meeting will include guest speakers, who will speak about Cahaba Project architecture; video presentations; and discussion about the future of the historic area. Food trucks will be on site nearContinue reading “Second CHHF meeting set for June 15”
Let’s talk about slag
Let’s talk some about the slag found in the Cahaba Project! Watch the video and read the historical information below about why slag can still be found today in the Cahaba Project. The most significant addition to Trussville by 1870 during the Reconstruction era was the railroad, which reached Trussville in 1870. The Alabama andContinue reading “Let’s talk about slag”
A Photos Project for the Cahaba Project
As I was sweeping up around my house this morning, a house that is a bit dustier than most because it is old (or at least that is my excuse), I had time for quiet reflection. When I posted last month on social media about collecting vintage home photos for my neighbors, I didn’t knowContinue reading “A Photos Project for the Cahaba Project”
Presentation: Trussville’s Cahaba Project
Please check out our presentation, Trussville’s Cahaba Project, which provides a high-level overview of the creation and early days of the Cahaba Project neighborhood. As always, much more to come on this historic district. This presentation is also available on our Resources page.
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