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Birmingham: Waking the resting giant of Vulcan

Mark Naggar
Mark Naggar

ComebackTown is published by David Sher & Phyllis Neill to begin a discussion on a better Birmingham.

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Birmingham will forever have a special place in my heart – it’s my hometown.  My parents, both immigrants, relocated to Birmingham in the 70’s and I have both the pleasure and privilege to say I’m a Magic City native.  My father owned and operated a retail business on 2nd Avenue North just steps away from what is now the McWane Center.  I spent much of my childhood downtown helping (and playing) in that store and exploring downtown.

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