August - Japan's first pulsator-type washing machine, SW-53, is launched, a milestone in Japan's consumer electronics boom. SANYO's first black-and-white television model, the 17-C231, is launched. 1956: Production of the first transistor radio, the model 6C-1, commenced. 1957: SANYO's first refrigerator model, the SR-350, is launched. 1958
You are here. Brundidge. Brundidge is located in Pike County in southeast Alabama; it is the county's second-largest city and has a mayor/council form of government. Brundidge markets itself as the Antique City, owing to the number of antique stores in its historic downtown area.
In 1976 the Bibb County Commission, at the urging of the Bibb County Historical Society, created a park containing 45 acres. This initial effort has evolved over the years into what is now the Brierfield Ironworks Historical State Park. Brierfield is located off Interstate 65 on Alabama Highway 25. From Birmingham take I-65 South or from Montgomery take I-65 North to Alabama Highway 25 exit (Exit 228). Go South on Hwy 25 approximately 15 miles. Park entrance is on the left.