It has helped restoration plans at Talladega College by funding an architectural study, and has landed numerous federal and state grants for such things as revamping and expanding the city's Design Guidelines Manual. Before we got really involved in preservation, we lost buildings we'd kill to have back today. We advocate being a historic city, and we need to build on our history here. The Landmarks Foundation of Talladega has been instrumental in buying and restoring several older homes, decorating for the April in Talladega event and helping Silk Stocking District homeowners with outdoor period decorations during the Christmas season. Antique Talladega, an association of antiques merchants, has worked hard to establish the city as a vital mecca for tourists and natives alike.
People like to come here for lots of reasons.
They go to the track, to the Davey Allison Memorial Park, and then visit the Silk Stocking District. Groups will come and spend the day, shopping a little, going to the tearoom, and visiting the district. We've become a destination. All Rights Reserved Design and programming by Tallent Communications Group .