Built as a place of luxury for minorities during the days of segregation, the gaston stood at the center of several significant chapters of the civil rights movement. Gaston motel in birmingham also director of student media uab marie a. The motel was named for arthur george gaston, whose ragstoriches story has inspired many people in and outside of birmingham. But now that the motel has been revisited and renovations are planned, the legacy gets to live on, said sutton. A civil rights landmark, delves into the hazardous traveling conditions african americans.
Gaston motel national trust for historic preservation. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Gaston motel represents the ingenuity and vitality of the african american community in the city of birmingham. Gaston, a white little frenchie, is raised in a family of poodles. Gaston motel, a birmingham civil rights landmark that was a source of refuge for blacks during the movement.
Available as an e book available wherever books are sold. Author marie sutton chronicles the fascinating story of the motel and how it. Gaston motel restoration the official website for the. It was our firstclass motel owned and operated by one of our people. Traveling throughout the south during the 1950s was hazardous for african americans. Author marie sutton chronicles the fascinating story of the motel and how it became a refuge during a time when african americans could find. Gaston motel on a site adjoining kelly ingram park. Plan your visit birmingham civil rights national monument. Read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership. Gaston motel in birmingham tells the riveting story of how a blackowned motel became the.
We value your privacy this site uses cookies and similar technologies to analyse traffic, personalise content and ads, and provide social media features. Arthur george gaston was an american businessman who established a number of. On the eve of mothers day 1963, alabamas ku klux klan planted a bomb in the one place where civil rights activists, worldfamous journalists and africanamerican celebrities regularly came for refuge. Author marie sutton recalls gaston motels civil rights. It served as the headquarters for birminghams civil rights movement and became a revolving door for famous entertainers, activists, politicians and other pillars. Birmingham civil rights national monument was established in 2017, and encompasses roughly four city blocks in downtown birmingham, alabama. Gaston motel restoration the official website for the city of. The block between 15th street north and 16th street north now reads a.
Gaston by kelly dipucchio meet your next favorite book. Gaston honored as historic birmingham motel celebrates 65th. The book chronicles the story of how birmingham black entrepreneur and eventual millionaire a. In celebration of black history month and birminghams role in the civil rights movement, authors marie sutton the a. Gaston construction company, smith and gaston funeral home, and a financial institution, cfs bancshares. I regularly check out nonfiction books at the library that i am really excited about and after struggling for 3 days to get through 15 pages of the book i give up. Gaston motel is a former motel located at 1510 5th avenue north, now part of birminghams civil rights district. The city of birmingham owns the motel, which it plans to make into an annex to. A civil rights landmark by marie sutton 2014, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Author marie sutton recalls gaston motels civil rights history in new. Marie sutton will sign copies of her new book the a. This destination may have covid19 travel restrictions in place, including specific restrictions for lodging. Jul 01, 2019 the block between 15th street north and 16th street north now reads a.
A civil rights landmark today at homewoods little professor. Wifi and parking are free, and this motel also features a front desk. Thorne last chance for justice, will be joined by kwani carson, mayors liaison to community development, city of birmingham to discuss the rich history of our downtown monuments and the upcoming plans to celebrate and. A civil rights landmark, a new book that explores the history and cultural. Mar 10, 2015 author marie sutton will discuss her book on the a. A civil rights landmark, writes in birmingham, alabama while serving her two beautiful children, simone and stephen, and husband james. Gaston was a wonderful man with a widereaching impact that had a ripple effect for the africanamerican community. Apr 01, 2014 whatever the lesson, gaston always worked the hardest, practiced the longest, and smiled the biggest. When the motel was closed and seemingly forgotten and abandoned, it felt like such a loss. Though the motel had fallen into disrepair after sitting. July 2, 2019 birmingham, al marvin and brenda jones, december 24, 1972 at the a. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the a. Sutton hotels discover the top 10 hotels in sutton and book.
Sutton dam is a local landmark, and the areas natural beauty can be seen at bee run swimming area and bulltown swim beach. But in birmingham, black entrepreneur and eventual millionaire a. Oct 04, 2017 but in birmingham, black entrepreneur and eventual millionaire a. A stay at this motel places you within half a mile 1 km of flatwoods outlet mall and 6 miles 10 km of sutton lake marina. Gaston created a firstclass motel and lounge for african americans that became a symbol of pride of his community. A civil rights landmark american heritage paperback november 4, 2014 by marie a.
A civil rights landmark american heritage sutton, marie a. It was recommended on goodreads and was finally marked down as a kindle book a couple of weeks ago so i bought it right away. A civil rights landmark, a new book that explores the history and cultural significance of the motel. I rented this one via the ebook app libby, and have to say it totally exceeded my expectations. She is a writer with a passion for immortalizing the africanamerican experience, married to the rev. The following chapter is an excerpt from birmingham author marie sutton s the a. It served as the headquarters for birminghams civil rights movement and became a revolving door for famous entertainers, activists, politicians and other. The namesake arthur george gaston was born in demopolis, alabama, in 1892 and moved to birmingham as a teen. Built as a place of luxury for minorities during the days of segregation, the gaston stood at the center of several significant chapters of. Sutton participated in prophet with a pencil workgroup. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails.
Gaston to provide higherclass service to black visitors during the citys decades of strictlysegregated business and recreation. Sutton is an awardwinning freelance writer with a passion for immortalizing the african american experience. I rented this one via the e book app libby, and have to say it totally exceeded my expectations. A civil rights landmark today at homewoods little professor bookstore. Jan 04, 2015 marie sutton will participate in the 2015 local authors expo and book fair, signing the a. Suttons profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. She will sign copies of it and discuss writing history during an appearance at the authors expo and book fair on saturday, feb. James sutton with two children, simone and stephen. Gaston created a firstclass motel and lounge for african americans.
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