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ok...this arm is not offical to Alabama...but i do see it this "Curved Truss" in alabama alot..Taken in Gadsden,Alabama
Noccalula Falls Park (originally known as the Black Creek Falls) is a 250-acre public park located in Gadsden, Alabama, United States. The main feature of the park is a 90-foot waterfall with a trail winding through Black Creek Gorge at its base past caves, an aboriginal fort, an abandoned dam, pioneer homestead, and Civil War carvings.
Former newspaper headquarters. Now used as a lawyers office.
Placed on NRHP 1983--No. 83002967.
Built 1904
Gadsden, Al.
At one time this was an independent town. Has since been incorporated into city limits of Gadsden, Al.
Was old Post Office and U.S. Courthouse. 600 Broad
Placed on NRHP 1976--No. 76000325.
Faced with Georgia marble and Italian Revival architectural style. It was completed in 1910 and was expanded to three stories in 1913. It was originally built to house a Post Office and is now a United States Courthouse.
Located as a stand alone in a shoping center. Must be used now as a warehouse to have a semi backed up to it.
Side view of Noccalula Falls from underneath the ledge. Noccalula Falls, originally known as Black Creek Falls cascades 90 feet into Black Creek Gorge. Noccalula Falls Park, 1450 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. September 7, 2020.
The hydraulic jaws are used to cut through the steel beams. The building had to be torn down instead of imploded because of its proximity to a Church (The Gathering), the former First Presbyterian Church in Gadsden.
admittingly Gadsden is one of the Prettiest Cities you could Visit,its really worth a Trip if your Heading that way...or just make plans to visit...and dont forget to see the city at night...its wonderful,as shown here the Downtown area is Lit Mainly with Metal Halide Lanterns.
This Parking Lot is where the Train Station & Depot once stood.
In the background at 124 Court Street is a 3 story warehouse building located on the original brick paved street that is it's namesake (Court Street District) because of its location next to the original Etowah County Court House. The property was owned by Joseph Hughes when the original survey of Gadsden was made during 1844-1845. Other early owners of this property were Lewis L. Rhea and John S. Moragne (One of the original founders of Gadsden. The property was later owned by Colonel R.B. Kyle who would later become the first mayor of Gadsden Kyle sold the property to the Zemmurray family who built and operated a large warehouse on the site. This building was constructed in the early 1900's.
Built circa 1904 for Col. Oliver Roland Hood.
Purchased in 1954 by the Gadsden Women's Club.
Placed on NRHP May 8, 1986---No. 86001000.
The interesting history of Emma, as a 15 year old girl helping Gen. Forrest. There is a large monument on the banks of the Coosa River in downtown Gadsden of this Confederate Herione.
Noccalula, a young Indian maiden was promised by her father to a brave she did't love. Legend has it that she jumped to her death in falls.
Former Kress Five and Dime Store. Now empty.
At one time there were over 200 Kress Stores operating in the United States. Fortunately many have survived.
Mfg. in Baltimore, Md. in 1896
This beautiful old bell is located at the James R. Speer Central Fire Station in Gadsden, al.
Acquired by the Sisters of the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity in 1925. At that time it was a 25 bed hospital named Gadsden General Hopital. The Sisters renamed this as the Holy Name of Jesus Hospital. This hospital had 281 licensed beds. The Sisters sold the hospital in 1991 and went on to another mission.
Gadsden, Al.
Today is India's 64th birthday (Independence Day), and I should have taken a photo related to that. Unfortunately, in Alabama, it's kind of hard to find any culture except for fried food and heat. Oh the heat.
I was so bored. I mean, REALLY bored. So bored, that I went to the Noccalula Falls Park (Yes, Trickle Falls) and I even paid money to get into the park.
It was awful. It's clearly for kids and maybe when it rains, the falls and the creeks and wading pools that exist in it would actually look good, but wow. It was just awful. They have deer you can stare at, an old covered bridge that looked like it was about to break apart, statues of pioneer people you can have your photo taken with, and the heat just made it more uncomfortable.
The way you get around the park is this train. It was about 3 feet tall, and as you can see, is really meant for one person in each seat instead of two.
Sometimes you just get taken. I guess I shouldn't be that upset. I knew what I was getting myself into. At least I'm only out $6...