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

to support the restoration of the historic A. G. Gaston Motel coffee shop and dining room, and the construction of related support and exhibition spaces

Grantee
The Historical Preservation Authority of the City of Birmingham
Location
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Amount
$1,100,000
Date of award
September 13, 2021
Length
12 months
Grantmaking area
Humanities in Place
Guiding strategy
Keep and shape our places

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