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Linton's Barber and Beauty Shop
Updated Jul 28 2023
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Summary
In this public-private partnership, the city is collaborating with the Tuscaloosa Civil Rights History & Reconciliation Foundation to improve Linton's Barber Shop, a site of historical significance in Tuscaloosa on the Civil Rights Trail. A strategic plan and vision will be created for the site that will provide educational opportunities, enhance the Civil Rights Trail, and encourage meaningful connections and interaction in our community.
Linton's Barber Shop served as community gathering space and as a refuge for Autherine Lucy-Foster, the first African-American to attend the University of Alabama. Lucy-Foster was rushed away from the campus after protestors began throwing rotten food at her as she walked to class. Once she arrived at the barber shop, which also contained a beauty parlor, the beauticians cleaned Lucy-Foster and sheltered her until the protestors dissipated. Rev. Thomas Linton owned and operated the barber shop until his death in 2020. The City of Tuscaloosa acquired the property and its contents in 2021.
Goals and Impact
Preserve civil rights history
Promote educational opportunities
Encourage meaningful gatherings, collaboration, and interactions
Promote tourism at civil rights landmarks
Project Updates
Timeline
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Key Milestones & Events
Completed:
Categorization of historic artifacts from Linton's Barbershop was completed in September of 2022
RFQ for architectural and related services posted in January of 2023
Up Next:
Engage professional consultants for development of a strategic plan and conceptual design
Project Materials
Financial Information
Costs
Cost Summary
Spent:
$163,335
Approved:
$237,835
Budget:
Pending Planning/Design
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Spent: The amount paid on this project to-date.
Approved: The amount that has been approved by the City Council to be spent for a specific contract or purpose on this project. In city accounting terms, this is spent + encumbered.
Budget: The total amount of money that the City expects to be spent to complete this project. This amount is only finalized once sufficient planning on the project has been completed.
Cost Details
Elevate Tuscaloosa Fund: City funds dedicated to Elevate Tuscaloosa which are allocated to this project.
Other City Funds: City funds from non-Elevate Tuscaloosa sources allocated to this project.
External Funding: Amounts from sources outside of the city, such as grants, or donations from citizens or private companies.
Overall Funding
Funding Summary
Elevate Tuscaloosa Fund:
$750,000
Other City Funds:
$148,070
External Funding:
$0
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