Florence in Lauderdale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
William Burch (Billy) Reid
City of Florence Walk of Honor
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, January 26, 2014
1. William Burch (Billy) Reid Marker
The Council of Fashion Designers of America recognized Billy Reid as the Best New Menswear Designer in 2001, followed by the Gentleman's Quarterly, the Vogue Fashion Fund and the Best Menswear Designer Awards.
Erected 2013 by City of Florence.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 2001.
Location. 34° 48.373′ N, 87° 37.884′ W. Marker is in Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. Marker can be reached from Hightower Place south of Veterans Drive (Alabama Route 133), on the left when traveling south. Beginning with marker one, this marker is on pole 15 left side. It is one of 18 poles each has four sides that is located behind the Marriott Hotel in River Heritage Park. Beyond trees out of site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Florence AL 35630, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rear Admiral Fran McKee (here, next to this marker); Lynn Middleton Sibley (here, next to this marker); Thomas Sigismund Stribling (here, next to this marker); Homer J. Givens (here, next to this marker); James Thomas Rapier (here, next to this marker); Rear Adm. John Murray Hood
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Also see . . .
1. Billy Reid (fashion designer). Wikipedia biography (Submitted on May 12, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. "Top Honors: Florence Inducts Four into City’s Walk". Florence Courier Journal website entry:
including William Burch “Billy” Reid (Submitted on February 3, 2014, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)
3. Billy Reid’s Muse Is ‘An Incredible Hostess’. The Cut website entry (Submitted on February 3, 2014, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, January 26, 2014
2. William Burch (Billy) Reid Marker
Via Fashionista, unknown
3. William Burch (Billy) Reid
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2014, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 563 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on March 31, 2023, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 26, 2014, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 3. submitted on May 12, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
