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- Collection: Phenix City Historical Photo Collection (SMC 152)
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5th Ave street view, 1958
A view of one side of 5th Avenue. Some visible businesses include: Witt's Department Store, Elite Cafe, Phenix Restaurant, the Palace Theater. The date has been identified by the movie being screened at the Palace, 1958's THE BIG COUNTRY.
aerial photo of downtown Phenix City during a flood
aerial photo of downtown Phenix City during a flood. Double lane road is 14th Street. The building on the lower right with "PHENIX CITY" on the roof is the old Russell County Court House.
Biff Burger Restaurant
Color photograph of Biff Burger, a popular early local fast food restaurant.
Broad Street and Phenix City City Hall flooded
undated photo of Phenix City's city hall and other buildings on broad street during a flood.
Caregiver with Snapping Turtle (?) at Zoo
A caregiver with what seems to be a snapping turtle at a zoo. Possibly from the Zoo at Idle Hour Park.
Demolition of old Phenix City City Hall
The old Phenix City City Hall building stands in partial ruins in front of the newer city hall building (currently, in 2020, the Police Department).
