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'''Kingston''' is a neighborhood in the [[East Birmingham community]] of [[Birmingham]]. It has been a historically African-American neighborhood, once surrounded by predominantly white neighborhoods. | '''Kingston''' is a neighborhood in the [[East Birmingham community]] of [[Birmingham]]. It has been a historically African-American neighborhood, once surrounded by predominantly white neighborhoods. | ||
The 500-unit [[Morton Simpson Homes]] public housing project was constructed in Kingston in the 1950s. [[Jerry's Convenience Store]] in Kingston was the scene of the police shooting that killed [[Bonita Carter]] in June [[1979]]. | The 500-unit [[Morton Simpson Homes]] public housing project was constructed in Kingston in the 1950s. By [[1968]] it was the home of about 7,000 residents in 2,000 households with an average income of $4,700. The neighborhood was served by [[Dupuy Elementary School]], [[Gibson Elementary School]] and [[Kingston Elementary School]], all of which have since closed. Currently students in Kingston attend [[Hayes K-8 School]]. [[Stockham Park]] is the only public park in the neighborhood, which is also crossed by [[Village Creek]] , separating it from [[Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport]] on the north. | ||
[[Jerry's Convenience Store]] in Kingston was the scene of the police shooting that killed [[Bonita Carter]] in June [[1979]]. | |||
The '''Kingston Neighborhood Association''' meets on the 4th Monday of each month at the [[JCCEO]]'s offices in the former [[Kingston School]]. It is presided over by [[Lillie Cole]]. Former presidents include [[Emmet Lockett]]. | The '''Kingston Neighborhood Association''' meets on the 4th Monday of each month at the [[JCCEO]]'s offices in the former [[Kingston School]]. It is presided over by [[Lillie Cole]]. Former presidents include [[Emmet Lockett]]. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
* "[http://bplonline.cdmhost.com/cdm/ref/collection/p4017coll2/id/355 Blight in Kingston gets attention]" (August 31, 1979) {{BN}} - via {{BPLDC}} | * "[http://bplonline.cdmhost.com/cdm/ref/collection/p4017coll2/id/355 Blight in Kingston gets attention]" (August 31, 1979) {{BN}} - via {{BPLDC}} | ||
* Roberson, Peggy (June 19, 1968) "[http://bplonline.cdmhost.com/cdm/ref/collection/p4017coll2/id/353 Most homes shadowed by industry]" {{BN}} - via {{BPLDC}} | |||
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Revision as of 17:28, 26 February 2017
| Kingston | |
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Birmingham neighborhoods |
| District(s) | 4, 5 |
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| Community | East Birmingham |
| Population | 1,855 |
| Area | N/A |
| President | Lillie Cole |
| Meeting site | Kingston School, (map) |
| Meeting day | 4th Monday |
| Website | |
| Neighborhood map | Kingston |
Kingston is a neighborhood in the East Birmingham community of Birmingham. It has been a historically African-American neighborhood, once surrounded by predominantly white neighborhoods.
The 500-unit Morton Simpson Homes public housing project was constructed in Kingston in the 1950s. By 1968 it was the home of about 7,000 residents in 2,000 households with an average income of $4,700. The neighborhood was served by Dupuy Elementary School, Gibson Elementary School and Kingston Elementary School, all of which have since closed. Currently students in Kingston attend Hayes K-8 School. Stockham Park is the only public park in the neighborhood, which is also crossed by Village Creek , separating it from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport on the north.
Jerry's Convenience Store in Kingston was the scene of the police shooting that killed Bonita Carter in June 1979.
The Kingston Neighborhood Association meets on the 4th Monday of each month at the JCCEO's offices in the former Kingston School. It is presided over by Lillie Cole. Former presidents include Emmet Lockett.
References
- "Blight in Kingston gets attention" (August 31, 1979) The Birmingham News - via Birmingham Public Library Digital Collections
- Roberson, Peggy (June 19, 1968) "Most homes shadowed by industry" The Birmingham News - via Birmingham Public Library Digital Collections