The Brickyard

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Nichole W. | C. 1979 | 4 years old

Nichole and her toothless smile is accompanied by her older sister and two uncles. The four are enjoying a moment together at the apartment complex known at Tuxedo Terrace, also known as “The Brickyard”.

More About The Brickyard:

“The Brickyard” known officially as Tuxedo Court was built in 1961 in the Tuxedo neighborhood. At its peak, it housed 488 units. Court was closed in 2006 and reopened in 2009 as Tuxedo Terrace.

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The late seventies were a pivotal moment in Ensley: Ensley works had closed its final furnace, marking the end of the industrial era. The removal of Ensley’s heart, in combination with factors such as limited job opportunities, white flight, and affluent flight started the decline of Ensley’s population.