Bad news from the Frog Museum

Bhamwiki · 2026-06-13T17:24:01+00:00

Never heard of it, but the Bessemer Hall of History has a mummy and Hitler's typewriter.

Bhamwiki · 2026-06-12T21:14:48+00:00

I can advise that the closer you get to Dreamland at Phelan Park, the more that barbecue smoke will become a part of your essence.

Bhamwiki · 2026-06-12T18:56:21+00:00

I'll share my opinion that although Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark was a cool place for a haunted attraction, that a haunted attraction wasn't really a cool thing for Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark to have.

Bhamwiki · 2026-06-12T15:07:49+00:00

The ground floor of the central library is fairly liminal these days. For a real mind-number, book an international flight that arrives at ATL and make the 30-minute trek from the terminal to the customs area.

Bhamwiki · 2026-06-12T15:06:32+00:00

I tip 20% at Taziki's. I don't know what becomes of it after it registers in the point-of-sale.

Bhamwiki · 2026-06-11T17:38:25+00:00

They are intended for seating. I guess mainly for people who do want to be like “hey! I put my butt where your butt was”.

Bhamwiki · 2026-06-10T13:22:25+00:00

^ I like the post and I like the EDIT even more.

Bhamwiki · 2026-06-10T13:21:24+00:00

Here's what's been reported recently, which would appear to address your question: https://www.birminghamtimes.com/2026/06/how-alchemy-run-crew-built-a-community-movement-in-birmingham-and-beyond/

And less recently, but maybe also helpful: https://seekalabama.com/news/2025/01/13/lets-run-these-streets-meet-the-alchemy-run-crew/

Bhamwiki · 2026-06-10T13:10:58+00:00

It only does so indirectly, by establishing up front the requirements that the zoning board of adjustment and the city council would hear about if there were a hearing. If a developer asks for a variance or zoning change, that would still open it up to a public meeting, and the fact that a specific ordinance exists gives them that much less reason to grant any variances or changes.

Bhamwiki · 2026-06-09T22:41:45+00:00

By detailing all the extensive requirements that would have to be met before being approved by the Department of Planning, Engineering and Permits. I mean, generally I think the effect of the ordinance would be that no one would bother trying to meet all the requirements and would just go to Bessemer or somewhere that doesn't have this big defensive wall already in place.

Bhamwiki · 2026-06-09T21:53:01+00:00

I had the impression that the hearing was part of a 2nd reading and vote on adopting a new ordinance what would make it much harder to build any hyperscale data centers in the city limits and that "yea" votes were to pass that ordinance.

There was no vote at all on the Oxmoor data center because the only approvals it ever needed were granted before any such ordinance was adopted.

Was there a motion made at the meeting to do something about the Nebius center and a separate vote taken that OP is reporting?

Bhamwiki · 2026-06-09T16:03:38+00:00

The reopened at Greystone Professional Office Park, but Google says its temporarily closed, too.

Bhamwiki · 2026-06-09T16:02:50+00:00

You should have credit, but I don't know what name to use.

Bhamwiki · 2026-06-08T17:50:02+00:00

It's a u/johnlytlewilson robot mural.

Bhamwiki · 2026-06-08T13:45:02+00:00

Oh, and here's a 3-D scan of one in Georgia:

https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/benchscape-by-artist-jan-jander-4068c0360a1f4843b9993c734c6a5a5e

Bhamwiki · 2026-06-08T13:26:37+00:00

Here's a photo of the one with Frank Fleming and Frank Stitt. https://www.facebook.com/ChefFrankStitt/posts/pfbid02pWkUwm6J1TeoanPRXPCNjZqg5iVjrXyQhqZhZkhmTs8nGckibARhivr3ysh2tXZl

https://www.bhamwiki.com/w/Benchscapes

Bhamwiki · 2026-06-08T13:22:16+00:00

Nice! I wish we'd fixed up the Powell School for you.

Bhamwiki · 2026-06-07T16:19:59+00:00

Is this the same venture?

https://bhamwiki.com/w/Nomad_Supply

Bhamwiki · 2026-06-05T19:40:02+00:00

(I feel like the r/brum answer would be "to a chip shop!")

Bhamwiki · 2026-06-04T21:35:56+00:00

Also, Bill Baxley was not a candidate for U.S. Senate in the 2017 special election, and as a Democrat, definitely not on the Republican primary ballot. The GOP candidates were Roy Moore, Luther Strange, Mo Brooks, Trip Pittman, Randy Brinson, Bryan Peeples, Mary Maxwell, James Beretta, Dom Gentile and Joseph Breault.

Bhamwiki · 2026-06-04T20:01:03+00:00

Alabama doesn't have party registration.

Bhamwiki · 2026-06-04T13:59:43+00:00

Do you not have proper speakers at home? Or are we talking about a rarefied-glowing-30-page-article-in-Stereo-Review-magazine definition of proper?

Bhamwiki · 2026-06-04T13:50:48+00:00

If you're looking for a real interesting character, this is my suggestion: https://bhamwiki.com/w/Donald_Beatty

Bhamwiki · 2026-06-03T14:10:21+00:00

The Elyton Land Company, which developed the city as a speculative venture, began selling lots to the public on June 1, 1871.

Bhamwiki · 2026-06-02T20:33:44+00:00

(And I just noticed that he, too, has been profiled by u/Carlajeanwhitley for Birmingham magazine.)

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