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[[Image:Lyric proscenium mural.jpg|center|thumb|800px|Detail of proscenium mural at the [[Lyric Theatre]]. Photographed June 2010 by [http://www.flickr.com/photos/natedreger/ natedregerphoto].]] | |||
=Welcome to '''Bhamwiki'''= | |||
Bhamwiki, launched in [[2006]], is an ever-growing encyclopedic resource for anyone curious about [[Birmingham|Birmingham, Alabama]] and the [[Birmingham area|region around it]]. We [[Bhamwiki:Philosophy|aim for accuracy, objectivity, and accessibility]] as we work steadily to [[Bhamwiki:Policy#Content|expand our coverage]]. | |||
Bhamwiki has {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} individual entries to explore. There are several ways to navigate the site. Click on any blue link to read an article about that topic. Try perusing some of our [[Bhamwiki:Featured articles|featured articles]], or our [[:Special:Newpages|newest entries]]. Look at what happened [[{{LOCALMONTHNAME}} {{LOCALDAY}}|on this date in Birmingham's history]]. Take a chance by clicking on "[[Special:Random|Random page]]" to the left. If you know what you're looking for, try using the search box. Or you can even start at [[:Category:Root|the top]] and work your way in from there. Be aware that the information on Bhamwiki is contributed by its users, and [[Bhamwiki:General disclaimer|no guarantee can be made about its accuracy or fitness for any purpose]]. Our policy is for contributors to cite sources for all information contributed. The reader is advised to verify our content with those original sources. | |||
If you wish to notify us of errors, or to make comments, or suggest an idea for a new article, check out our [[Bhamwiki:Suggestion box]]. If you would like to join the project as an editor, please review our [[Bhamwiki:User agreement]]. Note that all contributions are reviewed for adherence to our [[Bhamwiki:Policy|content policy]] and are subject to correction and expansion by other editors. | |||
==[[Gallery of featured images|Featured images]]== | |||
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File:Ron Taylor Untitled tree mural.jpg|[[Untitled tree mural]] | |||
File:Center Point City Hall 2012.jpg|[[Center Point City Hall]] | |||
File:Willie Perry mural.jpg|[[Willie Perry mural]] | |||
File:Esther Cooper Jackson.jpg|[[Esther Cooper Jackson]] | |||
File:Otto Marx Residence 2004.jpg|[[Otto Marx residence]] | |||
File:Big Dixie cd cover.jpg|[[Big Dixie]] | |||
File:Shades Mountain Filter Plant construction.jpg|[[Shades Mountain Filter Plant]] | |||
File:Still Life with Male Figure.jpg|[[Still Life with Male Figure]] | |||
File:Rojo sidewalk.jpg|[[Rojo]] | |||
File:Joseph Gelders.jpg|[[Joseph Gelders]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
==In the news== | |||
[[File:AHA Dig Hist Awd.png|right|thumb|120px|[[Bhamwiki:Awards|2016 AHA Digital History Award]]]] | |||
Today is {{LOCALDAYNAME}} [[{{LOCALMONTHNAME}} {{LOCALDAY}}]], [[{{LOCALYEAR}}]]. | |||
* [[June 3]]: Ground was broken for construction of the [[Birmingham Amphitheater]]. | |||
* [[May 31]]: [[Birmingham-Southern College]] closed. | |||
* [[May 17]]: Workers at [[Mercedes-Benz US International]] voted not to organize for representation by United Auto Workers. | |||
* [[March 11]]: The [[City of Birmingham]] was awarded a $14.5 million grant to convert [[4th Avenue North]] to two-way traffic in the [[City Center]]. | |||
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==[[Special:Recentchanges|New articles]]== | |||
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* [[Concord Preparation Plant]] | |||
* [[Guinness World Record holders]] | |||
* [[2300 1st Avenue North]] | |||
* [[Alabama Farm Center]] | |||
* [[Fort Payne time capsule]] | |||
* [[Eureka School]] | |||
* [[Charles Zukoski]] | |||
* [[Mar-Jac Poultry Alabama]] | |||
* [[Pelham Fire Station No. 3]] | |||
* [[Valley Christian Church]] | |||
* [[James Roy]] | |||
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* [[New Hope Community Development Federal Credit Union]] | |||
* [[New St James Baptist Church]] | |||
* [[6th Street North]] | |||
* [[Toforest Johnson]] | |||
* [[Manchester Terrace]] | |||
* [[Guin Service]] | |||
* [[Walmart]] | |||
* [[West End Community Church]] | |||
* [[Birmingham Candy Co.]] | |||
* [[Lou Scripa Jr]] | |||
* [[Tuxedo (disambiguation)]] | |||
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* [[St John the Baptist Catholic Church]] | |||
* [[Frida's Garden Club]] | |||
* [[Mr Wang's Restaurant]] | |||
* [[Hootie Ingram]] | |||
* [[George Watson (ABC News)]] | |||
* [[School Service Center]] | |||
* [[1st Alabama Volunteer Infantry]] | |||
* [[Cycle Racing Association]] | |||
* [[New Bethel Baptist Church]] | |||
* [[Lakewood Baptist Church]] | |||
* [[Bandito (painting)]] | |||
|} | |||
==[[Bhamwiki:Did you know?|Did you know?]]== | |||
* ...that the [[1927]] [[Florentine Building]] was [[Henry Upson Sims]]' love letter to his art teacher, [[Hannah Elliott]]? | |||
* ...that George Washington's surveying tools are held by a [[Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington|museum]] in [[Columbiana]]? | |||
* ...that Birmingham's [[Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School]] was originally built with funds donated by Saint Katherine Drexel? | |||
* ...that the owners of [[Rocco & Cheater's Speed Shop]] used their real names? | |||
==[[Bhamwiki:Milestones|Status]]== | |||
Bhamwiki has been running since [[March 15]], [[2006]]. The project currently has {{NUMBEROFUSERS}} registered user accounts and contains approximately {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles. See [[Bhamwiki:Milestones]] for more information on the growth of the site. You can also join us on [http://facebook.com/Bhamwiki facebook] or follow along on [http://twitter.com/bhamwiki twitter] or [https://www.instagram.com/bhamwiki/?hl=en instagram]. | |||
==Major categories== | |||
{| style="width:625px" | |||
| [[:Category:Art|Art]] | |||
| [[:Category:Buildings|Buildings]] | |||
| [[:Category:Business|Business]] | |||
| [[:Category:Events|Events]] | |||
| [[:Category:Religion|Religion]] | |||
| [[:Category:History|History]] | |||
|- | |||
| [[:Category:Industry|Industry]] | |||
| [[:Category:Music|Music]] | |||
| [[:Category:People|People]] | |||
| [[:Category:Media|Media]] | |||
| [[:Category:Culture|Culture]] | |||
| [[:Category:Neighborhoods|Neighborhoods]] | |||
|} | |||
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::<small><center>'''''Bhamwiki''' is inspired by the [http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia] model and runs on [http://www.mediawiki.org/ MediaWiki] software, but is not affiliated with the Wikimedia Foundation. <br> All content is contributed by users. See [[Bhamwiki:General disclaimer]]. <br>All content, unless noted otherwise, is published under a [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Creative Commons license], see [[Bhamwiki:Copyrights]].''</center></small> | |||
[[Category:Root|*]] | [[Category:Root|*]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:31, 4 June 2024
Welcome to Bhamwiki
Bhamwiki, launched in 2006, is an ever-growing encyclopedic resource for anyone curious about Birmingham, Alabama and the region around it. We aim for accuracy, objectivity, and accessibility as we work steadily to expand our coverage.
Bhamwiki has 17,819 individual entries to explore. There are several ways to navigate the site. Click on any blue link to read an article about that topic. Try perusing some of our featured articles, or our newest entries. Look at what happened on this date in Birmingham's history. Take a chance by clicking on "Random page" to the left. If you know what you're looking for, try using the search box. Or you can even start at the top and work your way in from there. Be aware that the information on Bhamwiki is contributed by its users, and no guarantee can be made about its accuracy or fitness for any purpose. Our policy is for contributors to cite sources for all information contributed. The reader is advised to verify our content with those original sources.
If you wish to notify us of errors, or to make comments, or suggest an idea for a new article, check out our Bhamwiki:Suggestion box. If you would like to join the project as an editor, please review our Bhamwiki:User agreement. Note that all contributions are reviewed for adherence to our content policy and are subject to correction and expansion by other editors.
Featured images
In the news
Today is Tuesday June 11, 2024.
- June 3: Ground was broken for construction of the Birmingham Amphitheater.
- May 31: Birmingham-Southern College closed.
- May 17: Workers at Mercedes-Benz US International voted not to organize for representation by United Auto Workers.
- March 11: The City of Birmingham was awarded a $14.5 million grant to convert 4th Avenue North to two-way traffic in the City Center.
New articles
Did you know?
- ...that the 1927 Florentine Building was Henry Upson Sims' love letter to his art teacher, Hannah Elliott?
- ...that George Washington's surveying tools are held by a museum in Columbiana?
- ...that Birmingham's Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School was originally built with funds donated by Saint Katherine Drexel?
- ...that the owners of Rocco & Cheater's Speed Shop used their real names?
Status
Bhamwiki has been running since March 15, 2006. The project currently has 573 registered user accounts and contains approximately 17,819 articles. See Bhamwiki:Milestones for more information on the growth of the site. You can also join us on facebook or follow along on twitter or instagram.
Major categories
| Art | Buildings | Business | Events | Religion | History |
| Industry | Music | People | Media | Culture | Neighborhoods |
Bhamwiki is inspired by the Wikipedia model and runs on MediaWiki software, but is not affiliated with the Wikimedia Foundation.
All content is contributed by users. See Bhamwiki:General disclaimer.
All content, unless noted otherwise, is published under a Creative Commons license, see Bhamwiki:Copyrights.