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'''2216 2nd Avenue North''' is a 3-story commercial building located on [[Block 83]] at 2216 [[2nd Avenue North (Downtown)|2nd Avenue North]] in [[downtown Birmingham]]. | '''2216 2nd Avenue North''' is a 6,950 square-foot, 3-story commercial building located on [[Block 83]] at 2216 [[2nd Avenue North (Downtown)|2nd Avenue North]] in [[downtown Birmingham]]. | ||
The building was constructed of brick circa [[1915]]. A single large recess is framed between the projecting corner piers and the cornice, highlighted by stacked and soldier courses of brown brick. The piers are further ornamented by metal conductor heads at the roof drain scupper, with downspout leaders below. The spandrels are recessed along with the windows. A projecting cornice separates the upper floors from the ground floor and mezzanine. | The building was constructed of brick circa [[1915]]. A single large recess is framed between the projecting corner piers and the cornice, highlighted by stacked and soldier courses of brown brick. The piers are further ornamented by metal conductor heads at the roof drain scupper, with downspout leaders below. The spandrels are recessed along with the windows. A projecting cornice separates the upper floors from the ground floor and mezzanine. | ||
In June [[2023]] [[Sidney Conn|Sidney]] and [[Elenor Conn]] sold the building to [[Jay Pigford]] for $1.45 million. | |||
==Tenants== | ==Tenants== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
* Stella, Stephen W. (June 1981) "[https://npgallery.nps.gov/GetAsset/9b4ede4c-6473-43a3-9ca7-a29625bf7905 Downtown Birmingham Historic District]". National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form - listed March 11, 1982 | * Stella, Stephen W. (June 1981) "[https://npgallery.nps.gov/GetAsset/9b4ede4c-6473-43a3-9ca7-a29625bf7905 Downtown Birmingham Historic District]". National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form - listed March 11, 1982 | ||
* Parker, Illyshia (July 14, 2023) "Key mixed-use Second Avenue North property sells downtown." {{BBJ}} | |||
[[Category:2216 2nd Avenue North|*]] | [[Category:2216 2nd Avenue North|*]] | ||
[[Category:1915 buildings]] | [[Category:1915 buildings]] | ||
[[Category:Downtown Birmingham Historic District]] | [[Category:Downtown Birmingham Historic District]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:17, 19 July 2023
2216 2nd Avenue North is a 6,950 square-foot, 3-story commercial building located on Block 83 at 2216 2nd Avenue North in downtown Birmingham.
The building was constructed of brick circa 1915. A single large recess is framed between the projecting corner piers and the cornice, highlighted by stacked and soldier courses of brown brick. The piers are further ornamented by metal conductor heads at the roof drain scupper, with downspout leaders below. The spandrels are recessed along with the windows. A projecting cornice separates the upper floors from the ground floor and mezzanine.
In June 2023 Sidney and Elenor Conn sold the building to Jay Pigford for $1.45 million.
Tenants
- William Benson watchmaker & photographer (1916–1920)
- J. G. Armstrong photographer (1920)
- R. P. Foster restaurant (1924)
- Weatherly Furniture Co. (1928–1935)
- E. L. Klinner Furniture Co. (1981)
- Instant Copies (2000)
References
- Stella, Stephen W. (June 1981) "Downtown Birmingham Historic District". National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form - listed March 11, 1982
- Parker, Illyshia (July 14, 2023) "Key mixed-use Second Avenue North property sells downtown." Birmingham Business Journal