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The building was known for its landmark rooftop [[Buffalo Rock sign]] (later converted into the [[Barber's clock]]), erected immediately after the building was completed, visible as southbound traffic approached the intersection. It has been home to several businesses, restaurants and bars, including [[Cadillac Cafe]], [[Louie Louie]], [[Bell Bottoms]], [[Hippodrome]], [[Dugan's]], [[Mancha's]], [[Klein Flowers]], [[Black Market Bar & Grill]] as well as others. | The building was known for its landmark rooftop [[Buffalo Rock sign]] (later converted into the [[Barber's clock]]), erected immediately after the building was completed, visible as southbound traffic approached the intersection. It has been home to several businesses, restaurants and bars, including [[Cadillac Cafe]], [[Louie Louie]], [[Bell Bottoms]], [[Hippodrome]], [[Dugan's]], [[Mancha's]], [[Klein Flowers]], [[Black Market Bar & Grill]] as well as others. | ||
In January [[2016]] Barber Companies announced that it planned to restore the exterior to its 1930s-1940s appearance utilizing the state's [[Historic Preservation Tax Credit]] program. | In January [[2016]] Barber Companies announced that it planned to restore the exterior to its 1930s-1940s appearance utilizing the state's [[Historic Preservation Tax Credit]] program. The renovated building was made available for lease in November [[2017]]/ | ||
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==Tenants== | ==Tenants== | ||
* 2001-2003: former location of [[King Drug Co.]] (1964) | * 2001-2003: former location of [[King Drug Co.]] (1964) | ||
* 2001-2005: [[Cadillac Cafe]] (1972-), [[Louie Louie]] (1982-1997), [[Bell Bottoms]] (1997-2008), [[Uranus]] (2009), [[Crush]] (2009-) | * 2001-2005: former location of [[Cadillac Cafe]] (1972-), [[Louie Louie]] (1982-1997), [[Bell Bottoms]] (1997-2008), [[Uranus]] (2009), [[Crush]] (2009-) | ||
* 2005: former location of [[White Swan Laundry]] (1950s) | * 2005: former location of [[White Swan Laundry]] (1950s) | ||
* 2007: former location of [[Medical Arts Brace Shop]] (1964), [[Hair]] | * 2007: former location of [[Medical Arts Brace Shop]] (1964), [[Hair]] | ||
* 2009: former location of [[Klein's Flowers]] (1964-1980s). [[Flamingo's]] | * 2009: former location of [[Klein's Flowers]] (1964-1980s). [[Flamingo's]] | ||
* 2011: | * 2011: former location of [[Electrik Maid Bake Shop]] bakery & restaurant (1946-1964), [[Dugan's]] pub (1973-2005), [[Little New Orleans]], [[Twist & Shout]], [[Black Market Bar]] (2012-2015), [[Buck Mulligan's]] (2015-2017) | ||
* 1207 20th Street South: [[Pop’s Neighborhood Grill]] (2010-), former location of [[Mancha's]] (1963-2003), [[Curry in a Hurry]] (2003-2005), [[Pyramid's]] (2005-2008), [[Kohinoor]] (2008-2010) | * 1207 20th Street South: [[Pop’s Neighborhood Grill]] (2010-), former location of [[Mancha's]] (1963-2003), [[Curry in a Hurry]] (2003-2005), [[Pyramid's]] (2005-2008), [[Kohinoor]] (2008-2010) | ||
Revision as of 22:20, 17 June 2017
Shepherd-Sloss Building is a terra-cotta retail block located on the southwest corner of 20th Street South and Highland Avenue in Five Points South. The 14,820 square-foot building was completed in 1928.
The building was known for its landmark rooftop Buffalo Rock sign (later converted into the Barber's clock), erected immediately after the building was completed, visible as southbound traffic approached the intersection. It has been home to several businesses, restaurants and bars, including Cadillac Cafe, Louie Louie, Bell Bottoms, Hippodrome, Dugan's, Mancha's, Klein Flowers, Black Market Bar & Grill as well as others.
In January 2016 Barber Companies announced that it planned to restore the exterior to its 1930s-1940s appearance utilizing the state's Historic Preservation Tax Credit program. The renovated building was made available for lease in November 2017/
Tenants
- 2001-2003: former location of King Drug Co. (1964)
- 2001-2005: former location of Cadillac Cafe (1972-), Louie Louie (1982-1997), Bell Bottoms (1997-2008), Uranus (2009), Crush (2009-)
- 2005: former location of White Swan Laundry (1950s)
- 2007: former location of Medical Arts Brace Shop (1964), Hair
- 2009: former location of Klein's Flowers (1964-1980s). Flamingo's
- 2011: former location of Electrik Maid Bake Shop bakery & restaurant (1946-1964), Dugan's pub (1973-2005), Little New Orleans, Twist & Shout, Black Market Bar (2012-2015), Buck Mulligan's (2015-2017)
- 1207 20th Street South: Pop’s Neighborhood Grill (2010-), former location of Mancha's (1963-2003), Curry in a Hurry (2003-2005), Pyramid's (2005-2008), Kohinoor (2008-2010)
References
- Jordan, Phillip (December 16, 2004) "Where has the time gone? Five Points symbol remains grounded." Birmingham Weekly
- Poe, Kelly (January 15, 2016) "Historic Highland Avenue building to be renovated." The Birmingham News