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Alabama Mining Museum, Dora School, Gymnasium, Between U.S. 78 & Burlington Northern Railroad, Dora, Walker County, AL



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HB45421
HB45422


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Item Title


Location
Between U.S. 78 & Burlington Northern Railroad, Dora, AL

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Created/Published
Documentation compiled after 1933.

Notes
Survey number HABS AL-978-A
Significance: State's only museum devoted to preservation of coal mining collections and heritage. / The Alabama Mining Museum, established in 1982 "to develop a museum and appropriate service to compliment this museum" is housed in the former Dora High School Gymnasium. The museum facility and rolling stock are in good condition. Restoration of Wyatt Elementary has just been completed and restoration of the depot is currently ongoing.

Subjects
Gymnasiums
Schools
Exhibition Facilities


Collection
Historic American Buildings Survey (Library of Congress)

Contents
Photograph caption(s): 
1. EXTERIOR VIEW, FRONT (EAST) ELEVATION
2. INTERIOR VIEW, LOOKING NORTHWEST, WITH ARTIFACT DISPLAYS


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