2006-09-07 14:31:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
We moved here from Chicago and have been very pleasantly surprised by what we have found. A vibrant arts scene, great dining, graceful scenery, and kind welcoming people.
Several of our friends were horrified that we were moving here. But, after visiting, they've all been astounded at what they found. One couple even started looking at houses here. If they could sell theirs in Chicago they would move here in a heartbeat.
2006-09-09 03:03:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Birmingham (bûr'mÄnghÄm') City (1990 pop. 265,968), seat of Jefferson co., N central Ala., in the Jones Valley near the southern end of the Appalachian system; founded and inc. 1871. The largest city in the state, it was long a leading iron and steel center, the “Pittsburgh of the South.” Industry has diversified since the 1970s to include textiles, chemicals, automotive parts, and aircraft production. Health-care services, commerce, banking, insurance, research, and government are also important. A leading “New South” city, Birmingham developed rapidly with the expansion of railroads and, connected with the Gulf of Mexico by canal, became a trade and communications center. The city was the scene of unrest during the civil-rights struggles of the 1960s; on Sept. 15, 1963, four young black girls were killed in a church bombing. In 1979 the city elected its first African-American mayor. The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, comprising a museum, archives of the period, and research facilities, opened in 1992. Local educational institutions include the Univ. of Alabama Medical Center, Birmingham-Southern College, Miles College, and Samford Univ. Overlooking the city, on nearby Red Mt., is a huge iron statue of Vulcan, the Roman god of the forge.
2006-09-08 03:32:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's big! I drive through there on my trips from NY to TX and back. Lots of traffic! Seems to be a nice city though. I only stayed there overnight once. I guess when I think of Birmingham, other than traffic, I think southern. (-: I spent most of my life in Tx and it's always nice to get down south and hear that accent and see those friendly faces.
2006-09-07 21:39:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been there three times and the people were very nice.
2006-09-07 21:33:22 · answer #4 · answered by Isis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When i hear burmingham i instantly think really country and boring.
2006-09-07 21:36:05 · answer #5 · answered by gogetter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋