Vulcan - Birmingham, Alabama
N 33° 29.499 W 086° 47.741
16S E 518979 N 3705812
The statue of Vulcan stand atop Red Mountain overlooking Birmingham, Alabama
Waymark Code: WM3NMF
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 04/25/2008
Views: 43
The statue of Vulcan is the largest cast iron statue in the World. The statue is located in Vulcan Park, which is located high atop Red Mountain. In addition to the Vulcan Statue the park features a visitors center, which features interactive exhibits about the City of Birmingham and the growth of the iron and steel industry. The statue itself was built in 1904 and stands 56-feet tall and is perched atop a 124-foot pedestal making it visible for miles.
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Street address:
1701 Valley View Drive
Valley Avenue and 21st Street South
Birmingham, AL United States
35209
County / Borough / Parish: Jefferson County (Birmingham)
Year listed: 1976
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture, Engineering
Periods of significance: 1900 - 1974
Historic function: Recreation, Culture, Work of Art
Current function: Recreation, Culture, Work of Art
Privately owned?: no
Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2008 To: 12/31/2008
Hours of operation: From: 7:00 AM To: 10:00 PM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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