Huntsville in Madison County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
The Chamber of Commerce Huntsville/Madison County
Established January 12, 1894
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 25, 2009
1. The Chamber of Commerce Huntsville/Madison County Marker
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Organized to enhance the economic growth and well~being of the community in order to provide employment opportunities and a superior quality of life for local residents. First known as the Huntsville Chamber of Commerce, the organization included Madison County in 1954 to more effectively promote the general prosperity of Huntsville/Madison County.
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Between 1894 and 1916, the Chamber met at various locations. The Chamber's first official address of record was the Elk Building on Eustis Street, from 1916~1923. Later locations including the O.M. Hundley House, the Tennessee Valley Bank, The Russell Erskin Hotel, and the Hotel Twickenham. In 1965, the Chamber moved to 305 Church Street. It remained there until 1986 when the organization built this facility at 225 Church Street.
Erected 2006 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery Boyhood Home Site (within shouting distance of this marker); St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Church Street Community (about 300 feet away); Original Site of Lakeside United Methodist Church (about 500 feet away); Saint Mary's Church of the Visitation (about 600 feet away); World War I (approx. 0.2 miles away); Passenger Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Memorial Fountains (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntsville.
Also see . . . Russell Erksine Apartments. Russell Erksine Apartments (Submitted on May 5, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 25, 2009
2. The Chamber of Commerce Huntsville/Madison County Marker
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 25, 2009
3. The Chamber of Commerce Huntsville/Madison County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 1,257 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on October 12, 2023, by Joy Rosales of Huntsville, Alabama. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 5, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
