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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNQQ_u-s-s-tuscaloosa-ca-37_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
Built: New York Shipbuilding Co. - Camden, NJCommissioned August 17, 1934
Type: New Orleans Class Heavy CruiserDisplacement: 9,975 tonPropulsion: 107,000 HP Stream TurbinesSpeed: 32.7 knotsLength: 588 feetCrew size: 708Armament: nine 8 inch / 5…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNQM_gun-from-the-u-s-s-tuscaloosa_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
5 inch / 25 caliber"Dual Purpose" secondary artillery gun
The U.S.S. Tuscaloosa was equipped with eight such guns, located in single turrets, four on either side of the ship. Developed in the 1920's, its purpose was for both antiaircraft and su…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNQL_french-75-millimeter-feldhase_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
This 1916 gun was used by the American Expeditionary Forces in World War 1 as part of a horse drawn caisson. During the war, American forces were loaned guns, planes, and other equipment from the French arsenal.
This gun was moved to Veterans M…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNPW_bell-uh-1-iroquois-huey_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
Manufacturer: Bell Aircraft
Engine: Lycoming T-53-L13 single turbineType: UtilityLength: 41' - 10.5'Gross weight: 9,500 lbsCruise speed: 127 mphRange: 318 milesCrew: 3Armament: two M-60D 7.62 mm door mounted machine guns
The UH-1, or Huey, i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNPR_tuscaloosa-county-veterans-memorial_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
Provided by local veterans and other dedicated citizens, this memorial pays tribute to all veterans of Tuscaloosa County who were engaged in the nine major American wars, 1776-1976. Rising centrally is the mainmast of World War II heavy cruiser US…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNPN_the-university-of-alabama-school-of-law_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
Founded in 1872 as the first law school in Alabama. Henderson M. Somerville was the first professor and later an Alabama Supreme Court Justice. The first dean was William L. Thorington (1897-1908). The school occupied, in turn, parts of Woods, Man…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNPJ_castle-hill-daly-bottom-community_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
In 1883 the Castle Hill Real Estate and Manufacturing Company began the first eastern expansion of the original 1821 Tuscaloosa city limits. Hoping to stimulate development in the area, the company created a popular amusement park centered around …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNNF_margaret-m-dupont_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
Margaret McLeod DuPont was born and raised in Tuscaloosa and graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in Home Economics Education. She worked as a secretary for the Vice President of Reichhold Chemical and as a Stenographer for Mayor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNNC_tuscaloosa-city-hall_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
Constructed in 1909 as US Post Office. First occupied April 1910, with Mrs. Maggie Miller as Postmistress. Federal courtroom, now City Council Chamber, with magnificent design and detail, on second floor, 1910-1968 Thomas A. Jones first Federal pr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNNB_historic-site_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
Tuscaloosa's oldest house, The McGuire-Strickland, was built on this site ca. 1820; first occupant, Moses McGuire, Tuscaloosa County's first Probate Judge, State Representative 1845; sold to Dr. Rueben Searcy 1849; to the Presbyterian Church 1851 …