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Chickasaw Shipyard Village Historic District

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Upon the purchase of the shipyard and town by Gulf Shipbuilding in 1940, the existing homes were repaired and modified. Additional city improvements (such as street paving) were made. The business block was a popular shopping area, consisting of numerous buildings connected by a covered concrete
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Early in 1946, Leedy Investment Company purchased the entire company town for one million dollars. Current occupants were given the option to purchase the homes they had been renting. Many prior residents also purchased homes and moved back to the town. The city of Chickasaw was
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The company town of Chickasaw was built and owned in the early 20th century by Chickasaw Shipbuilding. In addition to well-built and attractive
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Many of the original homes still remain in Chickasaw and form the heart of a historic district. Primarily through the efforts of Gene Ford, an
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rights of individuals living in privately owned towns, because the towns were operated as public places. The district was added to the
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were also available in the town. When Chickasaw Shipbuilding closed its shipyard, many houses were moved or demolished.
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in 2004. The Chickasaw Historic Preservation Society has created a driving tour featuring the highlights of the area.
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sidewalk which ran the length of the block (approximately 250 feet or 75 meters). The establishments included a
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Armed with the Constitution: Jehovah's Witnesses in Alabama and the U.S. Supreme Court, 1939-1946
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In 1979, Halter Marine reactivated the shipbuilding facility to provide service vessels and
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University and college buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Alabama
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Bounded by Jefferson St., Jackson St., Yeend Ave., and Chickasaw Creek,
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National Register of Historic Places listings in Mobile County, Alabama
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plant). One exceptionally well-built building originally served as an
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National Register of Historic Places listings in Mobile, Alabama
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National Register of Historic Places in Mobile County, Alabama
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U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district

Chickasaw Shipyard Village Historic District is located in Alabama
Chickasaw Shipyard Village Historic District is located in the United States
Chickasaw, Alabama
30°45′49″N 88°04′28″W / 30.76361°N 88.07444°W / 30.76361; -88.07444
04000924
historic district
Chickasaw
Alabama
Mobile
Mobile County
company town
Gulf Shipbuilding Corporation
shipyard
United States Supreme Court
Marsh v. Alabama
First Amendment
National Register of Historic Places
houses
community center
school
health clinic
stores
water purification
sewage treatment
ice house
offices
hospital

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