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Down Mobile Way

2016• 11 minG

Synopsis

1,556 men were enrolled in the Civilian Conservation Corps by August 1, 1936, as they worked on state parks in Mobile, Alabama.

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Why Watch

  • See the vibrant aelia Trail in Mobile during peak bloom.
  • Find out about Mobile's unique architectural history.
  • Discover the role of the state-owned duck system in commerce.

Did You Know

  • Francois Ler Diard introduced aelia flowers to Mobile from France nearly 200 years ago.
  • Mobile was founded in 1711 and has been under five different flags.
  • The original cost of Mobile's state-owned duck system was $10 million.
  • In 1934, the Mobile District imported approximately 2 million bunches of bananas.

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Flower enthusiastsHistory buffsCoastal nature lovers
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who brought aelia to Mobile, Alabama?

Francois Ler Diard brought aelia in pink, purplish red, and white from Toulouse to Mobile, Alabama almost 200 years ago.

What is the original cost of the state-owned dock system in Mobile?

The original cost of the state-owned dock system in Mobile was $10 million.

How many bunches of bananas did the Mobile District import in 1934?

In 1934, the Mobile District imported approximately 2 million bunches of bananas.

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