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The idea of building a Negro Leagues museum in [[Birmingham]] was proposed independently by the [[American Negro League Baseball Association]], which secured a contract on the [[Booker T. Washington Building]] at [[17th Street North|17th Street]] and [[3rd Avenue North]] and the [[Alabama Negro League Association]], which secured a promised donation of memorabilia from the Center for Negro League Baseball Research. | The idea of building a Negro Leagues museum in [[Birmingham]] was proposed independently by the [[American Negro League Baseball Association]], which secured a contract on the [[Booker T. Washington Building]] at [[17th Street North|17th Street]] and [[3rd Avenue North]] and the [[Alabama Negro League Association]], which secured a promised donation of memorabilia from the Center for Negro League Baseball Research. | ||
In May [[2008]], both groups agreed to combine their efforts and work with a city-authorized board to develop the museum. In April [[2009]] Mayor [[Larry Langford]] unveiled a proposal to build a museum encompassing all of Birmingham's baseball history adjacent to historic [[Rickwood Field]] in [[West End]]. Further restoration of the baseball park, would be included in the $7.5 million proposal. The City Council passed a resolution supporting the project, and promised to find funding for it in the 2010 city budget. Under pressure from the Mayor, the Council approved a motion to fund the project with unspent capital funds at their [[May 5]] meeting. | In May [[2008]], both groups agreed to combine their efforts and work with a city-authorized board to develop the museum. In April [[2009]] Mayor [[Larry Langford]] unveiled a proposal to build a museum encompassing all of Birmingham's baseball history adjacent to historic [[Rickwood Field]] in [[West End]]. Further restoration of the baseball park, would be included in the $7.5 million proposal. The City Council passed a resolution supporting the project, and promised to find funding for it in the 2010 city budget. Under pressure from the Mayor, the Council approved a motion to fund the project with unspent capital funds at their [[May 5]] meeting. On [[July 14]] the Council approved a $310,000 contract with [[Exford Architects]] to complete design and construction documents. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* Archibald, John (April 12, 2009) "John Archibald: Behind gunk, a diamond of an idea." ''Birmingham News'' | * Archibald, John (April 12, 2009) "John Archibald: Behind gunk, a diamond of an idea." ''Birmingham News'' | ||
* Bryant, Joseph D. (May 5, 2009) "Birmingham City Council OKs $7.5 million for museum, Rickwood Field improvements." ''Birmingham News'' | * Bryant, Joseph D. (May 5, 2009) "Birmingham City Council OKs $7.5 million for museum, Rickwood Field improvements." ''Birmingham News'' | ||
* Spencer, Thomas (July 14, 2009) "Birmingham City Council gives OK on Rickwood Field work." ''Birmingham News'' | |||
[[Category:Proposed developments]] | [[Category:Proposed developments]] | ||
[[Category:Museums]] | [[Category:Museums]] | ||
[[Category:Rickwood Field]] | [[Category:Rickwood Field]] | ||
Revision as of 17:52, 14 July 2009
The Negro and Southern Leagues Hall of Fame is a proposed educational museum and hall of fame honoring the Negro Leagues of professional baseball, of which the Birmingham Black Barons were a part, and the Southern League, which included the Birmingham Barons for most of the team's history.
The idea of building a Negro Leagues museum in Birmingham was proposed independently by the American Negro League Baseball Association, which secured a contract on the Booker T. Washington Building at 17th Street and 3rd Avenue North and the Alabama Negro League Association, which secured a promised donation of memorabilia from the Center for Negro League Baseball Research.
In May 2008, both groups agreed to combine their efforts and work with a city-authorized board to develop the museum. In April 2009 Mayor Larry Langford unveiled a proposal to build a museum encompassing all of Birmingham's baseball history adjacent to historic Rickwood Field in West End. Further restoration of the baseball park, would be included in the $7.5 million proposal. The City Council passed a resolution supporting the project, and promised to find funding for it in the 2010 city budget. Under pressure from the Mayor, the Council approved a motion to fund the project with unspent capital funds at their May 5 meeting. On July 14 the Council approved a $310,000 contract with Exford Architects to complete design and construction documents.
References
- Wolfson, Hannah (December 23, 2007) "Baseball veterans and supporters want to build a Negro Leagues museum in downtown Birmingham." Birmingham News
- Norris, Toraine (April 15, 2008) "Group wants to build museum to honor Negro League veterans from Alabama." Birmingham News
- Oberholzer, Kristin (May 14, 2008) "Groups unite to develop Negro Leagues museum." Birmingham News
- Bryant, Joseph D. (April 2, 2009) "Birmingham considering museum, restoration at Rickwood Field." Birmingham News
- Archibald, John (April 12, 2009) "John Archibald: Behind gunk, a diamond of an idea." Birmingham News
- Bryant, Joseph D. (May 5, 2009) "Birmingham City Council OKs $7.5 million for museum, Rickwood Field improvements." Birmingham News
- Spencer, Thomas (July 14, 2009) "Birmingham City Council gives OK on Rickwood Field work." Birmingham News