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Electra: The Divinity of Light 1926-2016

at Alabama Power Company Archives Museum, Birmingham AL

May 19 2016
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Aug 19 2016
Electra: The Divinity of Light 1926-2016

Electra is the 23-foot-tall, golden statue atop the eastern end of the tiled roof of the Alabama Power Building at 600 18th Street North. Originally entitled “Divinity of Light,” the statue was sculpted by Edward Field Sanford, Jr of New York. His design consisted of a graceful nude female holding six lightning bolts over her head. The 4,000 pound bronze casting was covered in gold leaf.

The exhibit features photographs, historical stories and original art by Alabama artists in celebration of ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

The Museum is part of Alabama Power’s downtown Birmingham corporate headquarters. To get to the museum, enter through the main entrance at 600 North 18th St. ask for a pass from the front desk.

INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*

Additional time info:

The exhibit will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays.

* Event durations (if noted) are approximate. Please check with the presenting organization or venue to confirm start times and duration.

LOCATION

Alabama Power Company Archives Museum

600 North 18th Street, Birmingham, AL 35203