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The ''' | The '''Forestwood Corral''' was a supper club and honky-tonk located on [[U.S. Highway 78]] in the [[Hillview]] community, at the western limits of [[Birmingham]], headed toward [[Forestdale]]. The club, billed as "The South's Largest — Birmingham's Finest Country - Western Night Club," was owned by [[Tito Howard]] and [[John Formby]]. [[Cora Pitts]] served as hostess. | ||
In February [[1971]], shortly after part of the club was re-wired, a fire broke out, destroying the building. The [[Hillview 78 West Volunteer Fire Department]] was assisted by the [[Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service|Birmingham Fire Department]] in controlling the blaze. | In February [[1971]], shortly after part of the club was re-wired, a fire broke out, destroying the building. The [[Hillview 78 West Volunteer Fire Department]] was assisted by the [[Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service|Birmingham Fire Department]] in controlling the blaze. |
Revision as of 10:34, 22 March 2018
The Forestwood Corral was a supper club and honky-tonk located on U.S. Highway 78 in the Hillview community, at the western limits of Birmingham, headed toward Forestdale. The club, billed as "The South's Largest — Birmingham's Finest Country - Western Night Club," was owned by Tito Howard and John Formby. Cora Pitts served as hostess.
In February 1971, shortly after part of the club was re-wired, a fire broke out, destroying the building. The Hillview 78 West Volunteer Fire Department was assisted by the Birmingham Fire Department in controlling the blaze.
References
- Holland, Earle (February 1971) "Ashes sifted for clues in Forrestwood blaze" Birmingham News - via Birmingham Rewound