Monday, January 26, 2015
Monday, January 5, 2015
A little Bama B and B History . . .
Marc and Kim Roberts have always had “open arms” when it
comes to their home. Shortly after they
were married, in their early 20’s, Marc and Kim chose to open their home to
foster children. For over 20 years, they
have fostered more than 40 children.
Today, they have five grown children, from the “baby” boy at 18 to the
eldest at 37. In addition to foster
children, they have worked closely with the University of Alabama English
Language Institute and have hosted many students from all over the globe. In 2011, they opened their home to Bama fans
from across the US, turning their home into a part time Bed &
Breakfast. In December of 2013, Marc and
Kim both decided to retire as teachers and do some much needed relaxing . . .
or not. Instead, they chose to do what
they love most: open their home to others.
Today, the Bama Bed & Breakfast is a family affair. From cooking and cleaning to the marketing
and technology genius, everyone is involved.
As a family, we are always finding ways to make our guests feel more at
home . . . except for the baby brother.
We have no idea what he does.
www.BamaBedandBreakfast.com
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
University of Alabama History - Smith Hall
Smith Hall is home to the Alabama Museum of Natural History. The building has extensive displays of geology, zoology, mineralogy, paleontology, ethnology, history, and photography. On display are also the Hodges meteorite, the only meteorite confirmed to have struck a human, and the State Fossil of Alabama: Basilosaurus cetoides.
A lecture hall exists on the upper floor along with a teaching laboratory, offices, and three classrooms. Two more classrooms exist on the ground floor along with the museum which also takes up the upper floor’s center area.
Smith Hall, constructed in 1910, was named for Eugene Allen Smith, a UA professor and State Geologist. The building's Beaux-Arts architecture was meant to reflect, on a smaller scale, the grandiose national history museums built in Chicago, New York, and Washington. The Grand Gallery and Mezzanine areas have recently received fresh paint, new lighting and restored wood floors.
A lecture hall exists on the upper floor along with a teaching laboratory, offices, and three classrooms. Two more classrooms exist on the ground floor along with the museum which also takes up the upper floor’s center area.
Smith Hall, constructed in 1910, was named for Eugene Allen Smith, a UA professor and State Geologist. The building's Beaux-Arts architecture was meant to reflect, on a smaller scale, the grandiose national history museums built in Chicago, New York, and Washington. The Grand Gallery and Mezzanine areas have recently received fresh paint, new lighting and restored wood floors.
 |
| Eugene Allen Smith |
 |
| Laying the cornerstone of Smith Hall |
 |
| Smith Hall |
 |
| Smith Hall |
 |
| Smith Hall |
 |
| Construction on Smith Hall |
 |
| Smith Hall |
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)