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Birmingham Industrial Development and the Rise of the Magic City

Birmingham Industrial Development and the Rise of the Magic City The industrialization of the region's natural resources began on a small scale prior to the American Civil War. During tha...

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Coal Camps: The Evolution of Mining Communities

Coal Camps: The Evolution of Mining Communities In the early days of the mining industry, the creation of a coal mine necessitated the creation of a town. Because mines were typically est...

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