10/23/2026
This Day (October 23) in History from the Huntsville Newspapers
Compiled by Thomas Hutchens
Today's Photograph is of the Belk-Hudson Co. on Washington Street in the 1950's. See the entry for October 23, 1951 for the rest of the story.
Saturday, October 23, 1976-The Huntsville Times-Metropolitan Opera star Roberta Peters goes over the music with Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Conductor Marx Pales during Friday's rehearsal for a concert with the symphony tonight. Miss Peters rehearsed with the symphony in the Von Braun Civic Center Concert Hall.
Great Meal. Great Deal. Good Sun. Only-October 24, 1976-Shrimp Dinner-$1.99. Eat In or Take Home. Captain D's. A great little seafood place. Huntsville Locations Only: 660 North Parkway (Next to Handy Dan's) Phone 539-5751, 4314 University Drive (Across from U.A.H.) Phone 837-6780, 1009 Airport Road-Westbury Shopping Center-Phone 881-5551.
Tuesday, October 23, 1951-The Huntsville Times- Shop Belk's For Wednesday Bargains- Repeat Sale-Last Shipment Was A Quick Sellout. 10-Rib Umbrellas-$1.98-Colorful Rayon, Solid Colors, Patterns-Main Floor. Ladies' Raincoats-$1.98-Detachable Hood, Roomy Pockets, Choice of 6 colors-Main Floor. Belk-Hudson. (See Photograph)
Tuesday October 23, 1928-The Huntsville Daily Times-Smith-men and Hooverites stand shoulder trying on these fine suits and o'coats. This stock is loyal to both parties and men from both parties are its guests. There is much to be done in selection before election-both sides realize it and both democrats and republicans are grooming themselves for triumph. Victorious styles in suits and over-garments coupled with courageous values- $20 to $35. New Style Hats-$4, $5 to $8. Arrow Shirts-$1.50, $1.95 and $2.50. Fall weight Oxfords-$5, $6 to $9.50. Sweaters-Underwear. Fowler Brothers-Jefferson Street.
The First Frost Is Due In Huntsville Tomorrow! Better select your suit and overcoat Now. We have for your approval the biggest showing of quality merchandise ever shown in Huntsville. Suits, Overcoats and Hats that are fashioned by the world's foremost clothiers-Hickey-Freeman, Braeburn, Clothcraft, Heldman, Michael Sterns. Lumberjacks, Sweaters, Shoes, Shirts. Dunnavant's-Clothing-Shoes-Everything To Wear For The Whole Family. We sell you good merchandise as cheaply as good merchandise can be sold.
Saturday, October 23, 1886-The Huntsville Gazette-New Residence on Adams Avenue-During his recent visit to the city, Col. James F. O'Shaughnessey , purchased the lot on the corner of Locust and Adams Avenue and wiill erect an elegant and handsome residence. We are informed , 15 months ago, this lot was valued at $1,700 and was sold the other day at advance of several thousand dollars.
Saturday, October 23, 1819-The Alabama Republican-The Greatest Curiosity now exhibited in America- A Living Elephant will be exhibited in Huntsville , on Wednesday, the 27 inst. and continue one week only. Hours of exhibition from Nine in the morning till Five in the evening. Admittance- 50 cents -Children -half price.
Huntsville Library-The stockholders in the Huntsville Library, are informed that the Books are opened at the office of J.N. S. Jones, Esq. next door to the Printing Office, on the street leading to Ditto's Landing. The Library will be opened and Books delivered, every Tuesday and Friday from half past 11 o'clock A.M. to half past 12. John Boardman, Librarian.