What Alabama's Major Cities Looked Like In The 1930s May Shock You. Birmingham Especially.
It’s amazing how much things change as time goes by. For example, many cities throughout Alabama didn’t always look like they do today. Many stores have changed, and of course the automobiles lining our city streets look much different today, too. The following historic photos showcase what many of Alabama’s major cities looked like in the 1930s.
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Pictured: Winter Building, 1934
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Pictured: Cotton Warehouse, 1939
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Pictured: Downtown Greensboro, circa 1935-1936
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Pictured: Magnolia Grove, 1934
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Pictured: U.S. Post Office and Court House, 1935
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Pictured: Southern Hotel (Gulf City Hotel) on Water Street, 1934
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Pictured: Government Street Presbyterian Church, 1934
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Pictured: Old Firehouse, 1937
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Pictured: U.S. Post Office, 1937
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Pictured: Main Street, 1935
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Pictured: Auburn High School, 1937
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Pictured: B.R. Sconiers Funeral Home, 1939
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Pictured: Farmers Exchange, 1939
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Pictured: Middle Class Houses, 1936
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Pictured: Coal Miners, 1937
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Pictured: Roadside Stand, 1936
What do you think about these historic photos? Do you have a favorite? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
*Also, if you have any photos from the 1930s, feel free to share those in the comments, too. We’d love to see them!
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