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Birmingham is the most populous city in Alabama with an estimated population of 209,880 as of 2019. Located in central Alabama, Birmingham is the seat of Jefferson County and serves as the cultural and economic center of the Birmingham–Hoover–Talladega metropolitan area.

History

Birmingham was founded in 1871 as an industrial center for the iron and steel industry. It was named after Birmingham, England and quickly emerged as a hub of railroad transportation and an industrial boomtown in the post-Civil War South. Birmingham experienced rapid growth through the 1920s. Major historic events include the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church during the Civil Rights Movement.

Today, Birmingham is working to transition to a more diversified economy centered around banking, education, medical research, and technology. However, the city still celebrates its industrial past through attractions like the Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark.

Economy

As mentioned, Birmingham's early economy was based on the steel and iron industries. Major employers included U.S. Steel and ABC Coke. While manufacturing is still important, the largest employers today are in healthcare, education, and finance:

• University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) - 20,000 employees
• Children's of Alabama - 17,000 employees
• BBVA Compass - 2,300 employees

Major corporations headquartered in Birmingham include medical supplier Surgical Care Affiliates, railroad operator Genesee & Wyoming, and fast food chain Milwaukee's Best.

The city's central location in the southeastern U.S. makes it a hub for banking, telecommunications, transportation, and distribution. The Birmingham metropolitan area has a GDP of over $60 billion.

Attractions

Some of Birmingham's top attractions include:

• Birmingham Civil Rights Institute - Museum dedicated to the history of the American Civil Rights Movement located in the historic 16th Street Baptist Church.
• Birmingham Zoo - One of the largest zoos in the southeast with over 900 animal specimens.
• Vulcan Park and Museum - Park and history museum built around the largest cast iron statue in the world, depicting the Roman god Vulcan. A symbol of the city's industrial past.
• Sloss Furnaces - Historic blast furnace site and museum.
• Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum - The world's largest motorcycle museum with over 1600 vintage motorcycles and race cars.

Sports

Birmingham is home to several professional and college sports teams:

• Birmingham Iron - Football team in the Alliance of American Football league. They play at Legion Field.
• Birmingham Barons - Minor league baseball team affiliated with the Chicago White Sox. They play at Regions Field downtown.
• UAB Blazers - The athletic program of the University of Alabama Birmingham competes in Division I of the NCAA.

Government

Birmingham is an independent city with a mayor-council form of government. The current mayor is Randall Woodfin. The city council consists of 9 members representing 9 districts. City Hall address: Birmingham City Hall
710 20th Street North
Birmingham, AL 35203 Phone: (205) 254-2294 Website: https://www.birminghamal.gov/

County

Birmingham is located primarily in Jefferson County in north-central Alabama. The Jefferson County Courthouse is located at: Jefferson County Courthouse
716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N
Birmingham, AL 35203 Website: https://jeffersoncountyal.gov/

Public Library

The Birmingham Public Library system operates 19 branch locations providing services to the residents of Birmingham. The central library is located at: Birmingham Public Library 2100 Park Place Birmingham, AL 35203 Phone: (205) 226-3600 Website: https://www.bplonline.org/

Public Transportation

Public transportation in Birmingham is provided by the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority, operating buses and paratransit vehicles throughout the metro area. Information at: BJCTA Central Station
1819 Morris Ave
Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone: (205) 521-0101 Website: https://maxtransit.org/

School Districts

Public education is managed by the Birmingham City School District at: Birmingham City Schools
2015 Park Place North
Birmingham, AL 35203 Phone: (205) 231-4600 Website: https://www.bhm.k12.al.us/ There are also over 20 private schools located within the city of Birmingham.

Landmarks

Here are some of Birmingham's most famous landmarks:

Vulcan Statue

The Vulcan statue is a 56-foot tall cast iron statue depicting the Roman god Vulcan, god of the forge and fire. It was created for the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair and moved to Birmingham in 1939. The statue and museum are located in Vulcan Park on top of Red Mountain. Vulcan Park and Museum
1701 Valley View Dr
Birmingham, AL 35209 GPS Coordinates: 33.5205452, -86.81985498

16th Street Baptist Church

16th Street Baptist Church was a rallying point for civil rights activists in the 1960s and was bombed by the Ku Klux Klan in 1963, killing four young girls. Today it houses the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. 16th Street Baptist Church
1530 6th Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35203 GPS Coordinates: 33.5186264, -86.80350128

Sloss Furnaces

Sloss Furnaces is a former pig iron-producing blast furnace that operated from 1882 to 1971. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 and became a National Historic Landmark in 1981. It now operates as an industrial museum. Sloss Furnaces
20 32nd St N
Birmingham, AL 35222 GPS Coordinates: 33.5224412, -86.78860368

Additional Resources

• City of Birmingham Facebook
• Visit Birmingham Tourism
• Birmingham Business Alliance
• Alabama Tourism Birmingham

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