1895

1895 was the 24th year after the founding of the City of Birmingham.

Events

• November 23: The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama defeated the University of Alabama 48-0 in what would later be known as the Iron Bowl, the first one played at Tuscaloosa.
• The Apollo Club opera troupe founded by E. E. Williams.
• The Birmingham Conservatory of Music was founded by Benjamin Guckenberger.
• The Nineteenth Century Club literary society was founded by Hannah Elliot.

Business

• Industrial manufacturer Hardie-Tynes was founded.

Individuals

Births

• Frank Cross, Sr, pastor of Ensley Highlands Presbyterian Church
• Glenn Messer, aviation pioneer

Deaths

• August 7: Henry Caldwell, president of the Elyton Land Company
• December 3: John Cullmann, founder of Cullman

Works

Buildings

• C. T. Davidson residence
• Powell Avenue Steam Plant
• G. H. Stevenson residence
• The original Woodlawn City Hall

1890s

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