1925
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1920 was the 54th year after the founding of the city of Birmingham.
Events
- Spring: The Ku Klux Klan sponsored a minstrel show at Municipal Auditorium to raise funds for Birmingham City Schools.
Business
- May 1: The Redmont Hotel opened to guests.
- July 1: The Central Park Family Theater opened.
Government
- August 18: The Birmingham City Commission officially adopted the Flag of Birmingham designed by Idyl King Sorsby and made "Birmingham Day", December 19, an official holiday.
- November 2: Jimmie Jones succeeded David McLendon as President of the Birmingham City Commission. William Cloe, William Dickson was re-elected Commissioner of Public Improvements and John H. Taylor succeeded William Cloe as Commissioner of Public Safety.
Sports
Works
Books
Buildings
- Barrett Elementary School, new wing
- Central Park Family Theater on Bessemer Road
- J. S. Jackson residence
- Mt Calvary Presbyterian Church sanctuary in Clay
- Phillips High School, second unit
- Redmont Hotel
Individuals
- Hugh Morrow became president of the Sloss-Sheffield Steel & Iron Company.
Births
- February 14: Buddy Lively, baseball player
- July 31: Harry Malmberg, baseball player
Marriages
Deaths
Context
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