Tag Archives: Great Depression

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. Third Public Meeting (VIDEOS)

The Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation, Inc. held its third public meeting on July 20 at the Trussville Civic Center. Below are videos of our guest speakers, architect Chris Rogers and realtor Jeffrey Klinner, speaking about sense of place, historic homes and property values. The videos also include various questions and answers from the audience.

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”

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.