International Longshoreman's Association Hall

The International Longshoreman's Association Hall in Mobile, Alabama, is a historic labor union meeting hall established in 1936 to support African American longshoremen. Built in 1949 in the Art Moderne style, it has hosted many notable African-American entertainers and served as a significant gathering place during the Civil Rights Movement. Notably, it was the only venue in Mobile to host a speaking engagement by Martin Luther King Jr. on January 1, 1959. The hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 27, 2011, making it a key site for those interested in labor history and civil rights.