Phenix City, in Alabama's Russell County, was infamous in the 1940s and 1950s as a haven for organized crime types, offering gambling and prostitution and was, for those years, known as “Sin City, USA.” The National Guard destroyed the crime syndicate in Phenix City in 1954, and in 1955, it was awarded the All-America City Award from the National Municipal League.
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Serves the calendar of current and upcoming events, information about the city council, and about the history of Phenix City. Also offers e-postcards, downloadable forms, and contact options.
http://www.phenixcityal.us/
Offers comfortable accommodations for business and leisure travelers in Phenix City, Alabama. The hotel is within easy reach of Coca-Cola Space Science Center and Peachtree Mall.
http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-phenix_city-alabama-AL297
This Rodeway Inn provides a detailed description of the guest rooms and common areas as well as amenities offered. Also includes photographs and Phenix City, Alabama points of interest as well as a way to check rates and availability.
http://www.rodewayinn.com/hotel-phenix_city-alabama-AL247
Up From the Ashes: The Rebirth of Phenix City
Outlines the public television documentary about the city that was once considered so full of evil that General Patton threatened to roll his tanks to the city to destroy it. The Justice Department filed 750 indictments involving the corruption in the city. The site includes background information, and photographs.
http://maxshores.com/phenixcity/
