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Abandoned Birmingham: Exploring the Magic City
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Abandoned Birmingham: Exploring the Magic City

Author(s): Leland Kent
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Abandoned Birmingham: Exploring the Magic City takes readers deep inside the forgotten places that once shaped Birmingham, Alabama.

Through vivid photography and carefully researched history, author Leland Kent documents the silent remnants of schools, churches, mansions, civic buildings, and community landmarks that now stand abandoned across the city.

From the haunting halls of Bush Middle School and Elyton Elementary School to the fading grandeur of the Bradley-Smith Mansion and C. O. Chambless Mansion, each location reveals a unique chapter in Birmingham’s complex past. The book also explores historically significant sites such as the Black Elks Lodge, the Ensley Police Precinct, and the Dr. Joel Callins Dental Clinic, preserving stories that might otherwise be lost to time and decay.

Blending urban exploration with historical preservation, Abandoned Birmingham offers an unforgettable journey through the hidden corners of the Magic City, capturing both the beauty of abandonment and the enduring spirit of the communities that once filled these spaces with life.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR(S)

Leland Kent grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, where his family still resides. He completed a bachelor's degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and later became a self-taught photographer. Leland created a blog, Abandoned Southeast, in 2016 to document and share the urban ruins he has explored. Leland feels it is important to preserve these places for future generations through photography. His photos have been featured and can regularly be seen in a variety of worldwide publications. Leland enjoys historical research, road trips, and sharing his finds through his blog. He currently lives in Florida with his wife. Check out more of Leland's work at www.abandonedsoutheast.com.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781634996327
Publisher: America Through Time
Date: 08/30/2026
State: Alabama
Series: Abandoned Union
Images: 150 Color
Pages: 96
Dimensions: 6.75 (w) x 9.75 (h)
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