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=Welcome to | [[File:Quinlan Castle banner.jpg|thumb|center|800px|<small><div align="right">''[[Quinlan Castle]]. Photographed December 2021''</div></small>]] | ||
=Welcome to '''Bhamwiki'''= | |||
Bhamwiki, launched in [[2006]], is an ever-growing encyclopedic resource for anyone curious about [[Birmingham|Birmingham, Alabama]] and the [[Birmingham area|region around it]]. We [[Bhamwiki:Philosophy|aim for accuracy, objectivity, and accessibility]] as we work steadily to [[Bhamwiki:Policy#Content|expand our coverage]]. | |||
Bhamwiki has {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} individual entries to explore. There are several ways to navigate the site. Click on any blue link to read an article about that topic. Try perusing some of our [[Bhamwiki:Featured articles|featured articles]], or our [[:Special:Newpages|newest entries]]. Look at what happened [[{{LOCALMONTHNAME}} {{LOCALDAY}}|on this date in Birmingham's history]]. Take a chance by clicking on "[[Special:Random|Random page]]" to the left. If you know what you're looking for, try using the search box. Or you can even start at [[:Category:Root|the top]] and work your way in from there. Be aware that the information on Bhamwiki is contributed by its users, and [[Bhamwiki:General disclaimer|no guarantee can be made about its accuracy or fitness for any purpose]]. Our policy is for contributors to cite sources for all information contributed. The reader is advised to verify our content with those original sources. | |||
If you wish to notify us of errors, or to make comments, or suggest an idea for a new article, check out our [[Bhamwiki:Suggestion box]]. If you would like to join the project as an editor, please review our [[Bhamwiki:User agreement]]. Note that all contributions are reviewed for adherence to our [[Bhamwiki:Policy|content policy]] and are subject to correction and expansion by other editors. | |||
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==Featured | ==[[Gallery of featured images|Featured images]]== | ||
[[ | <gallery> | ||
File:Magic City 2023 cover.jpg|''[[Magic City (2023 book)|Magic City]]'' | |||
File:Jeanne Marrazzo.jpg|[[Jeanne Marrazzo]] | |||
File:Rosa Zinszer.jpg|[[Rosa Zinszer]] | |||
File:Charles Linn mausoleum.jpg|[[Charles Linn]] mausoleum | |||
File:Phil Finch.jpg|[[Phil Finch]] | |||
File:1960 Jacks stand.jpg|[[Jack's Hamburgers]] | |||
File:Horace Ware.jpg|[[Horace Ware]] | |||
File:1974-06-17 Time cover.jpg|[[J. Mason Davis]] | |||
File:1888 Hawes riot.jpg|[[Hawes riot]] | |||
File:Double Oak Park sign.jpg|[[Double Oak Park]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
== | ==In the news== | ||
{| | [[File:AHA Dig Hist Awd.png|right|thumb|120px|[[Bhamwiki:Awards|2016 AHA Digital History Award]]]] | ||
Today is {{LOCALDAYNAME}} [[{{LOCALMONTHNAME}} {{LOCALDAY}}]], [[{{LOCALYEAR}}]]. | |||
* [[March 11]]: The [[City of Birmingham]] was awarded a $14.5 million grant to convert [[4th Avenue North]] to two-way traffic in the [[City Center]]. | |||
* [[February 24]]: The [[Black Elks Lodge]] at 800 [[12th Street North]] burned down. | |||
* [[February 2]]: WWE Friday Night SmackDown was held at [[Legacy Arena]]. | |||
* [[January 10]]: [[Alabama Crimson Tide football team|Alabama]] head football coach [[Nick Saban]] announced his retirement. | |||
| [[ | <br><br> | ||
<div style="clear:left;"></div> | |||
==[[Special:Recentchanges|New articles]]== | |||
{|- | |||
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* [[Acton Memorial Cemetery]] | |||
* [[280 Station]] | |||
* [[K & J's Elegant Pastries]] | |||
* [[National Carbon Capture Center]] | |||
* [[Documerica]] | |||
* [[J. Frank White]] | |||
* [[2023 ZF Chassis Systems strike]] | |||
* [[BTNB Ensley branch]] | |||
* [[1909 Alabama State Fair]] | |||
* [[Damien Harris]] | |||
* [[Gus Stollenwerck]] | |||
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* [[Red, White and Blue(grass)]] | |||
* [[Hollis Museum of Popular Culture]] | |||
* [[Buddy Vines Camp]] | |||
* [[Baptist Hospital Nurses Home]] | |||
* [[M. Paul Phillips]] | |||
* [[Joseph Gayles Jr]] | |||
* [[Rising Star Baptist Church]] | |||
* [[Western Area YMCA]] | |||
* [[Act of Alabama 2016-18]] | |||
* [[Yellowhammer Creative]] | |||
* [[Richebourg McWilliams]] | |||
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* [[Ossie Ware Mitchell]] | |||
* [[1943]] | |||
* [[WJLX-AM]] | |||
* [[Julia Neely Finch]] | |||
* [[Trinity Lutheran Church]] | |||
* [[Southtown Senior]] | |||
* [[New South Center]] | |||
* [[William Fairley]] | |||
* [[Summit School]] | |||
* [[Kenneth Nail]] | |||
* [[Artists on the Bluff]] | |||
|} | |} | ||
== | ==[[Bhamwiki:Did you know?|Did you know?]]== | ||
* [[ | * ...that the [[1927]] [[Florentine Building]] was [[Henry Upson Sims]]' love letter to his art teacher, [[Hannah Elliott]]? | ||
* ...that George Washington's surveying tools are held by a [[Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington|museum]] in [[Columbiana]]? | |||
* [[ | * ...that Birmingham's [[Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School]] was originally built with funds donated by Saint Katherine Drexel? | ||
* [[ | * ...that the owners of [[Rocco & Cheater's Speed Shop]] used their real names? | ||
* [[ | |||
== | ==[[Bhamwiki:Milestones|Status]]== | ||
{| style="width: | Bhamwiki has been running since [[March 15]], [[2006]]. The project currently has {{NUMBEROFUSERS}} registered user accounts and contains approximately {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles. See [[Bhamwiki:Milestones]] for more information on the growth of the site. You can also join us on [http://facebook.com/Bhamwiki facebook] or follow along on [http://twitter.com/bhamwiki twitter] or [https://www.instagram.com/bhamwiki/?hl=en instagram]. | ||
==Major categories== | |||
{| style="width:625px" | |||
| [[:Category:Art|Art]] | | [[:Category:Art|Art]] | ||
| [[:Category:Buildings|Buildings]] | |||
| [[:Category:Business|Business]] | | [[:Category:Business|Business]] | ||
| [[:Category:Events|Events]] | | [[:Category:Events|Events]] | ||
| [[:Category:Religion|Religion]] | | [[:Category:Religion|Religion]] | ||
| [[:Category: | | [[:Category:History|History]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[:Category:Industry|Industry]] | | [[:Category:Industry|Industry]] | ||
| [[:Category:Music|Music]] | | [[:Category:Music|Music]] | ||
| [[:Category:People|People]] | | [[:Category:People|People]] | ||
| [[:Category:Media|Media]] | | [[:Category:Media|Media]] | ||
| [[:Category:Culture|Culture]] | |||
| [[:Category:Neighborhoods|Neighborhoods]] | |||
|} | |} | ||
::<small><center>'''''Bhamwiki''' is based on the [http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia] model and runs on [http://www.mediawiki.org/ MediaWiki] software. <br> All content is contributed by users. See [[Bhamwiki:General disclaimer]]. <br>All content, unless noted otherwise, is published under a [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Creative Commons license], see [[Bhamwiki:Copyrights]].''</center></small> | |||
[[Category:Root|*]] | [[Category:Root|*]] | ||
Revision as of 14:31, 18 March 2024
Quinlan Castle. Photographed December 2021
Welcome to Bhamwiki
Bhamwiki, launched in 2006, is an ever-growing encyclopedic resource for anyone curious about Birmingham, Alabama and the region around it. We aim for accuracy, objectivity, and accessibility as we work steadily to expand our coverage.
Bhamwiki has 17,775 individual entries to explore. There are several ways to navigate the site. Click on any blue link to read an article about that topic. Try perusing some of our featured articles, or our newest entries. Look at what happened on this date in Birmingham's history. Take a chance by clicking on "Random page" to the left. If you know what you're looking for, try using the search box. Or you can even start at the top and work your way in from there. Be aware that the information on Bhamwiki is contributed by its users, and no guarantee can be made about its accuracy or fitness for any purpose. Our policy is for contributors to cite sources for all information contributed. The reader is advised to verify our content with those original sources.
If you wish to notify us of errors, or to make comments, or suggest an idea for a new article, check out our Bhamwiki:Suggestion box. If you would like to join the project as an editor, please review our Bhamwiki:User agreement. Note that all contributions are reviewed for adherence to our content policy and are subject to correction and expansion by other editors.
Featured images
Charles Linn mausoleum
In the news
Today is Saturday June 1, 2024.
- March 11: The City of Birmingham was awarded a $14.5 million grant to convert 4th Avenue North to two-way traffic in the City Center.
- February 24: The Black Elks Lodge at 800 12th Street North burned down.
- February 2: WWE Friday Night SmackDown was held at Legacy Arena.
- January 10: Alabama head football coach Nick Saban announced his retirement.
New articles
Did you know?
- ...that the 1927 Florentine Building was Henry Upson Sims' love letter to his art teacher, Hannah Elliott?
- ...that George Washington's surveying tools are held by a museum in Columbiana?
- ...that Birmingham's Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School was originally built with funds donated by Saint Katherine Drexel?
- ...that the owners of Rocco & Cheater's Speed Shop used their real names?
Status
Bhamwiki has been running since March 15, 2006. The project currently has 573 registered user accounts and contains approximately 17,775 articles. See Bhamwiki:Milestones for more information on the growth of the site. You can also join us on facebook or follow along on twitter or instagram.
Major categories
| Art | Buildings | Business | Events | Religion | History |
| Industry | Music | People | Media | Culture | Neighborhoods |
Bhamwiki is based on the Wikipedia model and runs on MediaWiki software.
All content is contributed by users. See Bhamwiki:General disclaimer.
All content, unless noted otherwise, is published under a Creative Commons license, see Bhamwiki:Copyrights.