Our History
Our History
The History of St. Martin’s in the Pines
1954 – The Beginning
Rev. David Cady Wright wanted his parishioners to have a better place to live out their later years than what he was visiting in Birmingham, AL.
1954 – Funding the Dream
By the end of that same year, Rev. David Cady Wright had reached out to wealthy friends outside of Alabama to assist in funding his dream.
1955 – Signing the Charter
Clergy and layman from 7 Episcopal Parishes signed the charter to set Rev. Wright’s dream into motion.
1955 – Episcopal Support
The Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama signed that the Episcopal name could be used, but due to the great depression, the church could not assist financially.
1957 – Funds are raised
Funds were raised, the land was purchased, and construction began.
1959 – Construction begins
Construction began on Alabama’s first large-scale modern home designed solely for housing senior citizens.
1959 – Doors Open
Doors opened in August to the first residents of St. Martin’s in the Pines.
1959 – Dedication
In September, the New Episcopal Home for Aged, St. Martin’s in the Pines was dedicated.
1965 – Friends Fund
Friends Fund was created in 1965.
1979 – Woodside
Woodside dedicated July 15, 1979.
1986 – The Arbors
The Arbors is dedicated on October 23, 1986.
2002 – Evergreen
Evergreen dedication May 2002.
2008 – The Cottages Phase 1
October 2008 Opening of Phase 1
2012 – The Cottages Phase 2
November 2012 Opening of Phase 2
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