Most people of think of Selma, Alabama, as a foundation of the Civil Rights Movement. Little is known of its architectural splendor. This book brings that splendor to the hands of the reader through richly detailed descriptions of Selma's two key historic districts and other culturally important sites. Use this book to explore Selma's diverse and surprisingly numerous architectural gems whether on foot, by car or in your imagination. Learn about the architects and craftsmen who designed, built and lived in these houses and made Selma a glorious city from pre-civil war through the 1920s and 1930s.