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Tag Archives: World War I
A salute to Alabama’s landmark “Liberty Bell” village
Every now and then you learn a new tidbit about American history or a unique aspect of community planning lore. The subject of this blogpost would certainly qualify as both. During World War I, the United States was looking to … Continue reading
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Tagged Alabama, architecture, bungalow, craftsman, Florence, Harold Caparn, historic preservation, history, Liberty Bell, Mission Revival Style, Muscle Shoals, Nitrate Village #1, planning, Sheffield, Tennessee Valley Authority, The Village School Foundation, TVA, Wilson Dam, World War I
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