Birmingham By The Book: A Guide To The Magic City

By the Birmingham Historical Society

Birmingham by the Book introduces our city and our region, offering historical background and description of sites neighborhoods, and landscapes. Drawing on the wealth of historical knowledge amassed by Birmingham Historical Society over the years, the guide combines insightful narrative and more than 360 captivating photographs and 69 detailed maps.

Readers embark on a journey through time, exploring the landmarks, districts, neighborhoods, parks, and preserves in the city and its surroundings. The guide provides links to individual sites for further information and to the Birmingham Convention & Visitor Bureau’s inbirmingham.com for guidance on where to eat, sleep, and shop.