Former Slave Link to Pratt Subject of History Program
He was Alabama's master bridge builder, but former slave Horace King may have combined his talent with Prattville industrialist Daniel Pratt on other projects. By Jim Plott Montgomery Advertiser…
Neighborhood at a Crossroads
Historic Area looks to Return to Past Glory By Robin Bradley Litchfield, Montgomery Advertiser Drive through the neighborhood along Rosa L. Parks Avenue, and you'll catch a glimpse every now…
History of Centennial Hill comes to life at Sunday lecture
The history and people of one of Montgomery's oldest neighborhoods were the focus of a special Sunday lecture. Richard Bailey presented the lecture "An Afternoon in Centennial Hill" Sunday at…
Marker Tells Stories of Slave Trade, Freedom
History converges at square By Ken L. Spear, Montgomery Advertiser A historic marker unveiled in the town square on Dexter Tuesday took a crowd of Montgomerians back to more than a century…
Impact Touches Many Areas
Blacks have long contributed to state By Richard Bailey Jesse Owens, Nat King Cole, Joe Louis. African-Americans with Alabama ties have rendered an invaluable service to the state and nation.…
Past Present Meet At Crossroads
The intersection of West Jeff Davis and Rosa L. Parks avenues has modern problems. People from out of town comment on it or see it as an ironic geographic statement…