The author of "Lost Birmingham, " Beverly Crider is an Alabama native and the founder of the Strange Alabama blog, in addition to a Facebook page and Twitter feed focused on the st...view moreThe author of "Lost Birmingham, " Beverly Crider is an Alabama native and the founder of the Strange Alabama blog, in addition to a Facebook page and Twitter feed focused on the state's curious and forgotten lore, interesting facts and fun places to visit. She has previously worked as editor and media relations coordinator for "Weird Alabama" magazine and as a writer for the University of Alabama, Birmingham.view less