Alberta City, Tuscaloosa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alberta City
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Tuscaloosa Suburb
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University Boulevard traveling east through Alberta City in 2003.
Much of the suburb was reduced to vacant lots after the tornado outbreak of 2011. |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| City | Tuscaloosa |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
35404
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| Area codes | 205, 659 |
Alberta City, sometimes called "the ABC" by people who live there, is a neighborhood in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in the United States. It's located in the northeastern part of Tuscaloosa. You can find it east of U.S. Route 82 (McFarland Boulevard). It's also west of Holt, south of the Black Warrior River, and north of Veterans Memorial Parkway.
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History of Alberta City
Alberta City was founded in 1912. Much of its early growth happened in the early 1900s. It officially became part of Tuscaloosa on September 21, 1948. This process is called annexation, which means a city expands its borders to include a nearby area.
The 2011 Tornado Impact
On April 27, 2011, a very strong tornado hit Alberta City. This tornado caused a lot of damage across Tuscaloosa. Alberta City was one of the hardest-hit areas. About 12% of the greater Tuscaloosa area was destroyed.
Many homes, churches, and stores in Alberta City were completely ruined. After the tornado, these buildings were torn down and the debris was cleaned up. This left many empty lots where buildings once stood. Even two police stations, a postal office, and several schools were badly damaged or destroyed.
Rebuilding Efforts After the Tornado
Since the tornado, Alberta City has been slowly rebuilt. The city government of Tuscaloosa has helped with revitalization efforts. Private businesses and investors have also seen potential in the area. This is partly because Alberta City is close to the University of Alabama's main campus.
By 2021, the rebuilding was still happening slowly. Some parts of Alberta City still looked run down. This was due to less private investment and empty lots that hadn't been developed. However, continued public money and the presence of large stores, called anchor stores, have helped with recovery.
Getting Around Alberta City
Transportation and Roads
Two main roads serve Alberta City. These are Alabama State Route 215 (known as University Boulevard) and U.S. Route 82 (known as McFarland Boulevard).
For public transportation, residents can use the public bus service. The Tuscaloosa Transit Authority provides this service on its Holt Route.
