While the name may echo the classic television show Star Trek, there's nothing otherworldly about the Vulcan, the world's largest cast-iron sculpture. This visually compelling structure was created to pay tribute to the city's early iron industry. It weighs over 60 tons, stands over 55-feet-tall and was originally constructed for the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. Today the attraction stands next to an observation tower in the center of Vulcan Park that allows a somewhat closer look at this fascinating piece of history.
The Blue Willow in Birmingham is one of those rare gems that offers so many unique and appealing items for nearly every style and every taste. Whether it's a graduation, wedding, new baby, holiday or birthday, you're sure to find the perfect gift or item that will fittingly express not only your emotions and good wishes, but also your consummate good taste for choosing your gift from the Blue Willow. Candles, clothes, baby items, photo frames, various crafts and more can all be found in this truly special place.
The Birmingham Barons are an AA Minor League baseball team affiliated with the Chicago White Sox. They play their home games at Regions Park in Hoover. The sports team gained widespread but brief attention in 1994 when Michael Jordan became part of their team after he retired from the NBA.