In an earlier time, when heavy industry still dominated, the affluent citizens of Birmingham found open space and clean air "over the mountain" in Hoover, Mountain Brook, and Vestavia Hills. Nowadays, downtown's culture, vibrancy, and beautfiul lofts are luring a new wave of urban pioneers, while those long-established suburbs continue to offer luxurious homes and gracious Southern spirit. EUROPEAN MANSION IN BIRMINGHAMELEGANT COUNTRY FRENCH HOMEREAT HOUSE FOR ENTERTAINING INSIDE AND OUTSHOOK HILL ROAD HOME INCREDIBLE HOME WITH SPROTT LONG DESIGN 1929 GEORGIAN ESTATE ALWAYS ADMIREDELEGANT LATE 1950S GOODWIN HOMEARCHITECTURAL HOME ON OLD LEEDS ROAD