The City of Andalusia erected a 50-foot tall by 28-foot cross at Andalusia Memorial Cemetery on Wednesday. The cross weighs 9 tons. A similar cross will be erected at Marshall Cemetery in the future. The steel is Birmingham-made and assembled by S&K Fabrication in Andalusia’s Industrial Park. This is the latest in a series of cemetery enhancements the city has been implementing.
The Alabama Historical Commission (AHC) recently added three Andalusia structures to the Alabama Register of Landmarks & Heritage.
Church Street School, Springdale, and the Alabama Textile Products Corp.(ALATEX) office building were added to the register in October.
Church Street School, recently renovated as the Church Street Cultural Arts Center and now the home to the Andalusia Ballet, is the oldest of the three buildings. The school, built in 1923, served as the city high school until about 1941, and was an elementary school until 2000.
Architects Frederick Ausfield and Carl C. Cooper designed the school at the request of the Andalusia Development Co. during the administration of Mayor Trammell Henderson.
The AHC said the Church Street School is an excellent example of Mission Revival architecture.
Springdale was built in 1937 as the home of John G. Scherf. Scherf founded the Alabama Textile Products Corp. and also served four terms as mayor, and made major contributions to the city’s economic growth.
Springdale sits on four acres. The estate includes the main house, a large four-car garage, a guesthouse, a small lake, several fountains, and beautifully landscaped lawns. The City of Andalusia now owns it.
The Alabama Textile Products Corporation (ALATEX) office building is a good example of an early 20th century manufacturing company. Founded in 1923 as the ANDALA Co., it was organized primarily as a contract manufacturer for Arrow Shirts, a division of Cluett, Peabody and Co.
The office building is currently being renovated for use by the Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce. It was the ALATEX corporate headquarters until 1985.
John Greene, communications coordinator for the Alabama Historical Commission, said the buildings were nominated by the City of Andalusia. Nominations must be documented with photographs and historical facts about the properties, he said.
“These are really good examples,” he said of the Andalusia structures added to the register this month.
The AHC considers the notable historic properties in this register to be particularly worthy of preservation and appreciation, and therefore deserving of this special recognition.
The designation is honorary and carries no restrictions on property and offers no financial incentives. However, properties on the register are eligible for state historic markers if funding is available for them.
The Coterie Club of Andalusia is rounding out October with two upcoming events – a “
Movie Under the Stars” event Fri., Oct. 21, and the annual kids’ “Fun Run” on Oct. 29.
Coterie member Heather Owen said Friday’s movie is made possible through a partnership with the Southern Peanut Growers and will feature “Zookeeper” on the Springdale lawn. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m.
“In honor of the Halloween season, we’ll open with a pre-movie cartoon, ‘It’s a Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown,’” Owen said. “The movie will begin at sundown, which according to the Farmer’s Almanac, is about 6:30 p.m.”
Admission is free.
Owen said concessions will be sold, so no coolers or outside food will be allowed.
“Come out with your family and friends, bring your lawn chairs and blankets and get ready for a great Movie Under the Stars,” she said. “For us, October is a very busy month. We’ve got the movie on Friday and our annual fun run the very next weekend.”
Owen said this is the 11th year the local civic club has sponsored the run, which, this year, will be held on Oct. 29.
Registration will be held on Fri., Oct. 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at city hall or the day of the race beginning at 7 a.m.
“This 5K run/walk is for all ages and starts at 9 a.m. in front of the First United Methodist Church,” Owen said. “At 10 a.m., the Coterie Club will host Meredith’s Mile for children ages 3 to 16, starting in the CCB parking lot. Then, at 10:30 a.m. the tot trot for children ages 0 to 4 will be held behind the city hall. It’s going to be a great fun-filled day.”
The registration fees are as follows: 5K pre-race $12, day of race $15; Meredith’s Mile pre-race $10, day of $12; and the Tot Trot is free. T-shirts are available for purchase without race participation for $15.
Racers will be awarded trophies, medallions and door prizes. Coterie members are also selling $1 chances where five lucky raffle winners will take home $50 cash on Saturday.
“The Coterie Club of Andalusia has contributed thousands of dollars to improve the quality of life for all children in Covington County,” Owen said. “Last year’s event raised $12,492 for a total of $106,842 over the last 10 years.”
For more information about the upcoming race, contact Debbie Maraman, race coordinator, at 222-8511.
The Alabama Historical Commission (AHC) recently added three Andalusia structures to the Alabama Register of Landmarks & Heritage.
Church Street School, Springdale, and the Alabama Textile Products Corp.(ALATEX) office building were added to the register in October.
Church Street School, recently renovated as the Church Street Cultural Arts Center and now the home to the Andalusia Ballet, is the oldest of the three buildings. The school, built in 1923, served as the city high school until about 1941, and was an elementary school until 2000.
Architects Frederick Ausfield and Carl C. Cooper designed the school at the request of the Andalusia Development Co. during the administration of Mayor Trammell Henderson.
The AHC said the Church Street School is an excellent example of Mission Revival architecture.
Springdale was built in 1937 as the home of John G. Scherf. Scherf founded the Alabama Textile Products Corp. and also served four terms as mayor, and made major contributions to the city’s economic growth.
Springdale sits on four acres. The estate includes the main house, a large four-car garage, a guesthouse, a small lake, several fountains, and beautifully landscaped lawns. The City of Andalusia now owns it.
The Alabama Textile Products Corporation (ALATEX) office building is a good example of an early 20th century manufacturing company. Founded in 1923 as the ANDALA Co., it was organized primarily as a contract manufacturer for Arrow Shirts, a division of Cluett, Peabody and Co.
The office building is currently being renovated for use by the Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce. It was the ALATEX corporate headquarters until 1985.
John Greene, communications coordinator for the Alabama Historical Commission, said the buildings were nominated by the City of Andalusia. Nominations must be documented with photographs and historical facts about the properties, he said.
“These are really good examples,” he said of the Andalusia structures added to the register this month.
The AHC considers the notable historic properties in this register to be particularly worthy of preservation and appreciation, and therefore deserving of this special recognition.
The designation is honorary and carries no restrictions on property and offers no financial incentives. However, properties on the register are eligible for state historic markers if funding is available for them.
It was all about fun when the Kiwanis Covington County Fair opened Monday. Above: Alaina Nettles and Dalton and Ryan Palmer felt the wind rush through their hair and has smiles on their faces. Today, Tues., Oct. 18, the Midway will be open with free admission for disabled citizens only. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; close at 10 p.m. The Tiny Miss Covington County Fair pageant, for ages 4 and 5, is set for 6:30 p.m