Historic Signage Project

A snapshot of possible locations.

As the city begins to look forward to its 350^th anniversary on May 13, 2025, the Board of Aldermen/Alderwomen and the Board of Apportionment and Taxation have given approval to a committee to begin a project to celebrate its historic downtown area once known as the Borough of Birmingham. The project is designed to include plaques commemorating people, places and events associated with the area. The concept calls for the placement of signage on buildings and grounds throughout the area. The graphic above shows some of the possibilities, but for a better understanding take a look at the interactive Google map at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1O4RYng1thGvzMCtGFV2RSEtO0q5Dh_zU&usp=sharing.

This is a sample design for a small plaque (8' X 10") that can easily be attached to a building with the language customized specifically for whatever description is needed. Each of the plaques would include the graphic of the city seal to indicate it being part of the program. The idea is to have all of the plaques installed in time for the official birthday in 2025. Owners of individual properties will be able to purchase appropriate plaques for their properties and the city will handle those on municipal properties. The program will officially begin on May 13, 2023. Watch for more information soon including how you might order one for your property.

For an earlier news article about the origins of this project, click here.

Story Updated on March 15 ,2023