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Birmingham Region Overview
In 1870 Birmingham began its transformation from farmland into a major industrial center at the junction of two principal rail routes.
The Birmingham Telephone Area Code = 205.
Points of interest:
- Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
22nd St and Tenth Ave North.
Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM / Sun 1-5PM - Musuem of Art
2000 Eighth Ave North
Tues-Sat 10AM-5PM / Sun 12-5PM
Free Admission
Emphasis on Oriental art, American landscapes and Wedgwood pottery. - Sloss Furnaces
First Ave North and 32nd St.
Massive work sheds and tall chimney stacks of the city's major iron foundery and mills that operated from 1882 to 1971. Self-guided tours and open to the public. - Red Mountain
Major forge with a giant 124 foot iron statue of Vulcan, a Roman God, the largest cast iron statue ever made. Open to the public to climb to the top for an amazing vista of the city. - Five Points South
At the foot of Red Mountain, primary entertainment, dining and nightspot of Birmingham. Very active every weekend. - Bessemer - located just west of Birmingham.
- Tuscaloosa - located 35 miles southwest and main campus of the University of Alabama.
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- AmericanHomes.com - Condo Rentals - Real Estate Listings
- BellWeather Group - Meeting & Convention Planners
- Maps.com - Digital & Print Maps, Atlases, Almanacs
- InfoHub Specialty Travel Guide - Free Local Travel Brochures
- Travelroads - More Free Local Travel Brochures
- 24/7 Ticket Service - Entertainment and Sports Events
- Holiday Timeshares - Timeshare Properties Resales
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Birmingham Region Hotels
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