Dublin Core
Title
Sheffield, Alabama
Subject
Sheffield, Alabama; Colbert County; Jewish Settlement in Alabama; Alfred Moses
Description
Alfred Huger Moses and his brother, Mordecai, were largely responsible for the founding of Sheffield, Alabama. They named the city after Sheffield, England hoping for similar success in industrialization.
The sales of 500 lots for the establishment of Sheffield, Alabama was a three day event starting on May 8th, 1884. The sale realized sales of $350,000.
The sales of 500 lots for the establishment of Sheffield, Alabama was a three day event starting on May 8th, 1884. The sale realized sales of $350,000.
Creator
Pam Kingsbury, University of North Alabama.
Source
Sheffield Historical Society.
Publisher
Alabama Cultural Resource Center.
Date
circa 1884
Contributor
Pam Kingsbury
Rights
Sheffield Historical Societry
Type
Text and illustration.