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The '''Fairfield Civic Center''' was a public events facility managed by the '''Fairfield Civic Center Authority''' and funded by the city of [[Fairfield]].  
The '''Fairfield Civic Center''' was a public events facility located at 6509 [[E. J. Oliver Road]] in [[Fairfiled]]. Constructed in [[1993]] as an [[List of initiatives proposed by Larry Langford|initiative]] of then-[[Mayor of Fairfield|Mayor]] [[Larry Langford]], it was managed by the '''Fairfield Civic Center Authority''' and funded by the city.  


The facility closed in [[2011]] in a dispute between the authority, the [[Fairfield City Council]] and the [[Mayor of Fairfield]]. Manager [[Johnnie Wyatt]] resigned on [[September 21]] and issued pink slips to 16 part-time employees.
The center featured a ballroom with tiered seating for 500 diners or up to 700 seated theater-style. Three conference rooms and the 240-seat '''Glory's Family Dining''' were also part of the facility.
 
The Civic Center housed the [[Alabama Historical Radio Society]]'s public exhibits and also housed two clothing stores and a gift shop.
 
The facility closed in [[2011]] in a dispute between Mayor [[Kenneth Coachman]], who chairs the authority, and the [[Fairfield City Council]]. Manager [[Johnnie Wyatt]] resigned on [[September 21]] and issued pink slips to 16 part-time employees.


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==References==
==References==
* Norris, Toraine (September 21, 2011) "Fairfield Civic Center closes after facility manager resigns." ''Birmingham News''
* Norris, Toraine (September 21, 2011) "Fairfield Civic Center closes after facility manager resigns." {{BN}}
 
==External links==
* [http://www.fairfieldciviccenter.com/ Fairfield Civic Center] website


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Latest revision as of 09:12, 11 August 2023

The Fairfield Civic Center was a public events facility located at 6509 E. J. Oliver Road in Fairfiled. Constructed in 1993 as an initiative of then-Mayor Larry Langford, it was managed by the Fairfield Civic Center Authority and funded by the city.

The center featured a ballroom with tiered seating for 500 diners or up to 700 seated theater-style. Three conference rooms and the 240-seat Glory's Family Dining were also part of the facility.

The Civic Center housed the Alabama Historical Radio Society's public exhibits and also housed two clothing stores and a gift shop.

The facility closed in 2011 in a dispute between Mayor Kenneth Coachman, who chairs the authority, and the Fairfield City Council. Manager Johnnie Wyatt resigned on September 21 and issued pink slips to 16 part-time employees.

References

  • Norris, Toraine (September 21, 2011) "Fairfield Civic Center closes after facility manager resigns." The Birmingham News

External links