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[[Image:Altamont Park.jpg|right|thumb|275px|Gun at Altamont Park, September 1, 2009]] | |||
'''Altamont Park''' is a narrow, steep parcel on the northern slope of [[Red Mountain]] below [[Altamont Road]] and above [[13th Court South]] between [[Redmont Road]] and [[Cliff Road]]. | '''Altamont Park''' is a narrow, steep parcel on the northern slope of [[Red Mountain]] below [[Altamont Road]] and above [[13th Court South]] between [[Redmont Road]] and [[Cliff Road]]. | ||
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The concept preserving views from a "Red Mountain Parkway" by means of dedicated linear parkland was included in the Olmsted Brothers' report published in [[1925]] as [[A Park System for Birmingham]]. | The concept preserving views from a "Red Mountain Parkway" by means of dedicated linear parkland was included in the Olmsted Brothers' report published in [[1925]] as [[A Park System for Birmingham]]. | ||
In later years a sandstone overlook was constructed just off Altamont Road and a [[World War II]]-era gun was placed on the site. | In later years a sandstone overlook was constructed just off Altamont Road and a [[World War II]]-era gun was placed on the site. In [[2009]] the gun was surreptitiously painted pink. City workers re-painted it in an olive drab color soon later. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
* "[http://bplonline.cdmhost.com/u?/p4017coll2,499 Legal steps are in prospect to stop park deal]" (October 25, 1921) ''Birmingham News'' - via Birmingham Public Library Digital Collections | * "[http://bplonline.cdmhost.com/u?/p4017coll2,499 Legal steps are in prospect to stop park deal]" (October 25, 1921) ''Birmingham News'' - via Birmingham Public Library Digital Collections | ||
Revision as of 18:10, 23 October 2009
Altamont Park is a narrow, steep parcel on the northern slope of Red Mountain below Altamont Road and above 13th Court South between Redmont Road and Cliff Road.
The property was purchased by the city in 1921 from Jemison & Company for $64,000, with the purpose of preserving the view into Jones Valley. A group of eleven residents and real estate agents petitioned against the sale saying the the price was too dear and the steeply sloping property unsuited for park use.
The concept preserving views from a "Red Mountain Parkway" by means of dedicated linear parkland was included in the Olmsted Brothers' report published in 1925 as A Park System for Birmingham.
In later years a sandstone overlook was constructed just off Altamont Road and a World War II-era gun was placed on the site. In 2009 the gun was surreptitiously painted pink. City workers re-painted it in an olive drab color soon later.
References
- "Legal steps are in prospect to stop park deal" (October 25, 1921) Birmingham News - via Birmingham Public Library Digital Collections