Rumors swirled in Fairhope as an unusual new building took shape along Scenic Highway 98. Even hidden behind the trees, its angular silhouette — so different from the traditional homes in the Montrose historic district — sparked questions. Some saw its sloping roofline and thought someone was building an amphitheater. Others heard that a big-time L.A. record producer was behind the mystery project.
The second guess wasn’t entirely wrong.
“We do have a little record label. And we do live in L.A.,” acknowledged Suzanne Zimmer. The record label is Baldwin County Public Records, more passion project than big business, and “L.A.” is Lower Alabama — not Los Angeles, but still. Partial credit to the rumor mill…