Getting to know Downtown BHM: A district-by-district guide ?

Downtown Birmingham is bigger (and more layered) than many people realize. The map above offers a bird’s-eye view of the city’s urban core, highlighting the nine districts that together shape what we call Downtown BHM.  Each district has its own personality, history and a mix of amenities. Understanding how they fit together can make exploring downtown feel far […]

Listing history, building legacy: The National Register’s role in downtown’s historic districts?

Think of the National Register of Historic Places as the nation’s scrapbook — a thoughtfully curated list of the buildings, districts and landmarks that tell the story of who we are and where we’ve been. Established by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and managed by the National Park Service, the Register helps communities across the country (and right here in Birmingham) identify, celebrate and care for the places that make their history tangible.