New Legion Clubhouse Opened To Public

Fairhope, Alabama thefairhopetimes.blogspot.com 

 

 

Ribbon-cutting ceremony.

 

AMERICAN LEGION POST 199

State Representative Fidler watched as mayor Sullivan and post commander Dale Taylor cut the ribbon this afternoon officially opening their new $1.2 million clubhouse to the public -- after being closed for six months construction. (Proceeds from kitchen and bar sales help fund veterans services there.)

Their adjacent 100+ year old building was severely damaged by hurricane Sally in 2020 -- and members decided to build a smaller clubhouse for club activities and member services -- while still planning to refurbish the old one when/if funding becomes available.

The Gillis Family Foundation made a vital contribution for construction, according to Taylor. 


Cmdr. Taylor.
Mayor Sullivan.



Comments

Anonymous said…
When are they going to admit the old100 year old building is a tear down
Anonymous said…
I use to be a member there before moving away from the area. They do a lot of great things to support veterans and the community.
Great BBQ meals during holidays.
Anonymous said…
Love the BBQ that the Sons of the American Legion did and continue to serve!
Anonymous said…
Sad they let a historic building just fall in. They could have sold that property and moved to a much bigger place and banked a ton of cash. Now it needs to be knocked down for parking becuase that corner if dangerous. Matter of time before someone is killed there.
Anonymous said…
didn't just fall in. heavily damaged by hurricane sally
Anonymous said…
Easy does it, Henny Penny.