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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. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
* Holland, Earle (February 1971) "[http://www.birminghamrewound.com/features/ForestwoodFire(2-71).jpg Ashes sifted for clues in Forrestwood blaze]" | * Holland, Earle (February 1971) "[http://www.birminghamrewound.com/features/ForestwoodFire(2-71).jpg Ashes sifted for clues in Forrestwood blaze]" {{BN}} - via [[Birmingham Rewound]] | ||
[[Category:Supper clubs]] | [[Category:Supper clubs]] | ||
[[Category:Former music clubs]] | [[Category:Former music clubs]] | ||
[[Category:1971 disestablishments]] | [[Category:1971 disestablishments]] | ||
[[Category:U.S. Highway 78]] | [[Category:U.S. Highway 78]] | ||
[[Category:1971 demolitions]] | |||
Latest revision as of 09:51, 3 May 2019
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" The Birmingham News - via Birmingham Rewound
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