Our History

The Birmingham Veterans Hall (BVH), is located at 6543 Corbin Avenue, Woodland Hills, CA 91367.

Established in 1947, the BVH, also known as Disabled American Veterans Birmingham Hospital Chapter 73, was recently added to the city’s list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

The 77-year-old Birmingham Veterans Hall and five-acre land were purchased and donated in 1947 by World War II disabled American veterans, their families and friends, including 1930s child star and former U.S. ambassador, Shirley Temple Black, whose brother was disabled in Hiroshima.

The property was recently added to the City of Los Angeles’s list of Historic-Cultural Monuments, an effort championed by Councilmember Bob Blumenfield.

Today, BVH chapter members lead veteran-to-veteran volunteer efforts that include donating 13,500 servings of soup to New Directions for Veterans, and delivering canned goods, sandwiches, clothing and more to homeless veterans living on the streets.

Additional efforts to support veterans include offering the facility as a quiet, supportive and comfortable study area for young veterans in college, and as an open mic space for veterans interested in stand-up comedy. By hosting events at BHVH, veterans hope to raise awareness about and generate community support for veterans’ causes.