This original alley connects Fifth Street to the City parking lot behind the buildings. Notice the nicely landscaped walkway, which the City dedicated, in 1995, to the memory of Paul Coggin, a visionary in revitalization of the downtown area. He was instrumental in bringing the Main Street program to Mississippi and was Columbus’ first Main Street Director. Today, a state award is named in his honor for revitalization efforts. In 2014, the bright mural was painted by Main Street Columbus and LED lighting and beautiful florals were added throughout the alley to make it a more user-friendly passageway and a destination for many beautiful photos.
