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HRPT Day 3: Birmingham, AL to Gulfport, MS

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This was our favorite day. By Day 3 we were in the groove and ready to hit the road in the morning. From unexpected thrift stores to a beautiful venue by the beach with plenty of shade trees, it was hard to beat.

Before leaving Birmingham, we paid a visit to Chick-Fil-A. After all, they’ve got Chik-n, surprisingly good coffee for a fast food joint, and excellent customer service –

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Of course, the results of our on-road paparazzi efforts:

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We stopped to get gas at Fast Stop in Enterprise, MS and scooted across the street to the old Texaco station to snap some nostalgia shots.

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Then it was time for a snack –

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Miles down the road we encountered this sweet shop and stopped to peruse – To-Days Finds in Wiggins, MS on HWY 39, owned by Robin Gannon –

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Just a short while longer from Wiggins and we turned into the coastline and merged with the line waiting to get into Centennial Plaza.

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Centennial Plaza boasts a rich history along with its broad oak trees and Spanish Colonial architecture. Originally selected in 1916 as the site for a centennial celebration, plans were put on hold as the space was utilized to support World War 1 efforts; first as a Navy training center and then as a hospital for military servicemen.

Finally, after decades of waiting and negotiating, Centennial Plaza has been zoned to be built as a mixed-use traditional neighborhood development and placed in the National Register of Historic Places as “The Gulfport Veterans Administration Medical Center Historic District.” We’re looking forward to seeing its development into a key historical landmark and economic hub in the years to come.

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As it is right now, it was a scenic and unique venue for a car show.

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The ambience seemed to mellow everything out and bring out the personality of the cars, old and new.

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We were excited to run into Jerry Painter and his crew from Chicago, with Jerry giving his Ford GT some road time. Great guys, great car!!

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We ended the day at the beautiful Blowfly Inn with hearty food and our friend Allie the baby alligator.

Gorgeous view of the bayou
Gorgeous view of the bayou

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Great drive, great venue, great people, great cars, great food. Power Tour, this is what it’s all about.

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