We're celebrating the letter G over at ABC Wednesday
as Selma hotels and motels GET ready for GUESTS
this weekend due to the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee.
We hear that the vice president is coming, and if so,
then the national news media can't be far behind!
So, let's hope they don't GARBLE the truth about our town!
Back in 2000, when President Bill Clinton came for the 35th anniversary,
I read one article from an out-of-state writer who complained
that Selma's storefronts looked out of date...as if they
were from the previous century! Well, they ARE from the previous century,
and merchants worked hard back in the 1980s to remove
unattractive modern metal facades and return the buildings to their
original, architecturally beautiful appearances.
Linking to ABC Wednesday and City Daily Photo Blogs
22 comments:
lol, what a stupid comment, "the storefronts look out of date" uhhh yeah, that's what's so wonderful about your town! love this hotel!
has a flair of New Orleans. awesome!! ( :
I've eaten at several St. James Hotels in different states, and all of them have been good experiences. Must have good kharma for the GUESTS. GOOD choice of the day! Kate, ABC Team
Tanya, unfortunately most media people already have their minds made up about Selma before they ever get here. Thanks for your comment!
a stylish structure
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
I want to more. LOVE em.
Well I'd love to be a guest!! If our Vice President says anything--theres no telling what it will be. Maybe he will be so impressed he will be speechless!!
Ann
Leave it to the media to screw things up. Pretty hotel.
Great shot for G and inviting place ~ ^_^
Interesting post for G. I liked your butterfly photos in your other blog too.
Why would people complain about a cute, old-timey city like Selma? That's just strange. Hope the bridge crossing goes well and you only get good press!!!
That's what I wondered too, Halcyon.
beautiful grille-work!
Classic looking hotel and cute idea for 'G'. I bet they sell Baby Ruth candy in their gift shop :). Selma looks interesting. I will be back!
No Baby Ruth candy that I know about, LOL!
Geez, those goofy goofball writers went gonzo on Selma.
Y'all should be proud of the St. James, goldarnit!
I love the old buildings. And that metal work is beautiful!
The balcony looks looks the the one on the Rankin Hotel building (which is no longer a hotel) in Columbus. Very attractive building.
Nostalgic style! I actually like both old and new architecture.
Gorgeous facade.
Gums and Gummies
Rose, ABC Wednesday Team.
Whoever said that about the storefronts being out of date is an idiot... I love to visit a city that isn't a cookie cutter mall! Lovely picture ....
Charming building and great post for G day. Carver, ABC Wed. Team
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