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BIRMINGHAM — the city in Southern ' s backyard — the city which has become one of the South ' s leading metropolitan areas. Its development took hard work and strong determination by those who saw a potential in the land. Not until the late 1 800 ' s did travelers learn the richness of coal and other minerals in the area. It was soon realized that the red rook was high grade iron ore. Thus, the development of a min- ing industry to support the making of steel was en- visioned by those around. The mining of natural resources in Jefferson County had begun, but development was limited by in- adequate transportation. Without a means for trans- porting goods between other cities, industry was un- able to flourish and take full advantage of the area ' s abundant natural resources. It was not until after the Civil War that two major railroads were joined provid- ing the transportation that paved the way for the rapid development of a new city. An increase in mining attracted the attention of the Elyton Land Company. The company soon recog- nized the potential which the Birmingham area pos- sessed. On December 19, 1871, with a population of 1 ,200, the city was officially incorporated. Shortly after the iron boom began, it was signaled that Birming- ■ l S. -kA. 1 ham was to be a city dependent on the stee industry. Within the city ' s first twenty years, the population Increased to 26,000. In recognition o
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451 this increase, the city was given the nick- name The Magic City, This Magic City has grown from 1 ,200 to a thriving metropolis of nearly 500,000. Ma- jor industry remains dependent on the rich- ness of the earth. However, the city has be- come a major center for financial, educa- tional and medical institutions. A full range of recreational activities are now available to area residents and many places of histor- ical interest may be visited.
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