“Vulcan Park and Museum is the front porch that welcomes visitors and members of the community to come and learn about the city's fascinating history and visit Vulcan, which is the world’s largest cast iron statue. The 56-foot tall statue portrays the Roman god Vulcan, god of the fire and forge, with ironworking equipment. The statue was designed by Italian artist Giuseppe Moretti and cast from local iron in 1904. The museum features the history of Vulcan and Birmingham's story. In 1999, the statue was removed from its pedestal for repair and restored it in the park. The museum also creates a dynamic educational park complex interpreting Alabama’s rich industrial history for both residents and visitors from across the globe. The museum also received a National Preservation Honor Award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 2006. Now, Vulcan Park and Museum is operated by Vulcan Park Foundation, a non-profit organization to preserve and promote Vulcan as the symbol for the Birmingham region, to advance knowledge and understanding of Birmingham’s diverse history and culture, and to encourage exploration of the region.”
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