The Historical Preservation Authority of the City of Birmingham

Reviving a Historic Site in Alabama’s Fight for Racial Justice

LocationBirmingham, Alabama, United States
Grantmaking areaHumanities in Place
AuthorHumanities in Place team with Lynn Ross, and West Wing Writers
DateSeptember 30, 2024
A vintage gas motel sign featuring a bright neon display that reads "A.G. Gas Motel" against a night sky backdrop.
Built by Arthur George Gaston, the A.G. Gaston Motel welcomed travelers and also became a site of change and advancements of civil rights for all Americans. Courtesy of The Historical Preservation Authority of the City of Birmingham

Grant insight

Restoring the Historic A. G. Gaston Motel - The Community Gathering Place

The Historical Preservation Authority of the City of Birmingham was awarded $1,100,000 in September 2021 through the Humanities in Place grantmaking area.

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