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'''218 20th Street North''' 3-story red-brick building located between [[2nd Avenue North]] and [[3rd Avenue North]] on the west side of [[20th Street North]]. The site originally boasted a boarding house, constructed in [[1873]]. The current brick building, constructed around [[1905]], has housed numerous businesses, including the current occupant, [[Michael Saab]]'s [[Bistro 218]]. | '''218 20th Street North''' 3-story red-brick building located between [[2nd Avenue North]] and [[3rd Avenue North]] on the west side of [[20th Street North]]. The site originally boasted a boarding house, constructed in [[1873]]. The current brick building, constructed around [[1905]], has housed numerous businesses, including the current occupant, [[Michael Saab (restaurateur)|Michael Saab]]'s [[Bistro 218]]. | ||
[Harsha Hatti]] purchased the vacant building in November [[2002]] from developer [[Joseph McClure]]. He stripped the interior to its original brick walls, restored the ceilings, and installed a Mahogany storefront. | |||
==Tenants== | ==Tenants== | ||
* [[Bromberg's|Bromberg's Jewelers]]: [[1920]]–[[1946]]. The upper floors housed [[Bromberg's|Bromberg Galleries]] "china, glassware, gifts and artware" | * [[Bromberg's|Bromberg's Jewelers]]: [[1920]]–[[1946]]. The upper floors housed [[Bromberg's|Bromberg Galleries]] "china, glassware, gifts and artware" | ||
* A [[1925]] view shows other businesses sharing the building included the [[Vanity Boot Shop]], a billiards hall, and the [[Princess Theater]] (?) | * A [[1925]] view shows other businesses sharing the building included the [[Vanity Boot Shop]], a billiards hall, and the [[Princess Theater]] (?) | ||
* A [[1939]] view of the same building shows [[Burt's Shoes]] | * A [[1939]] view of the same building shows [[Burt's Shoes]] | ||
* A [[1977]] view shows [[Wigs Wig Center]] | * A [[1977]] view shows [[Wigs Wig Center]] | ||
* Vacant (c. 1990 - 2008) | |||
* [[Seafood D'Lite]], opened [[July 21]], [[2008]], closed [[2012]] | * [[Seafood D'Lite]], opened [[July 21]], [[2008]], closed [[2012]] | ||
* [[Bistro 218]], opened Fall [[2012]] | * [[Bistro 218]], opened Fall [[2012]] | ||
Revision as of 10:30, 21 September 2012
218 20th Street North 3-story red-brick building located between 2nd Avenue North and 3rd Avenue North on the west side of 20th Street North. The site originally boasted a boarding house, constructed in 1873. The current brick building, constructed around 1905, has housed numerous businesses, including the current occupant, Michael Saab's Bistro 218.
[Harsha Hatti]] purchased the vacant building in November 2002 from developer Joseph McClure. He stripped the interior to its original brick walls, restored the ceilings, and installed a Mahogany storefront.
Tenants
- Bromberg's Jewelers: 1920–1946. The upper floors housed Bromberg Galleries "china, glassware, gifts and artware"
- A 1925 view shows other businesses sharing the building included the Vanity Boot Shop, a billiards hall, and the Princess Theater (?)
- A 1939 view of the same building shows Burt's Shoes
- A 1977 view shows Wigs Wig Center
- Vacant (c. 1990 - 2008)
- Seafood D'Lite, opened July 21, 2008, closed 2012
- Bistro 218, opened Fall 2012
| To left: 214 – 216 20th Street North |
20th Street North 218 |
To right: Farley Building |
References
- White, Marjorie Longenecker (1977) Downtown Birmingham: Architectural and Historical Walking Tour Guide. Birmingham: Birmingham Historical Society.
- Carlton, Bob (September 21, 2012) "Bistro 218 coming to restored downtown Birmingham site." The Birmingham News