1st Avenue North (Woodlawn)

1st Avenue North (Woodlawn) is the section of 1st Avenue North running through downtown Birmingham's Woodlawn neighborhood, between 47th Street North at the edge of North Avondale, and 62nd Street North, at the edge of the Wahouma and East Lake neighborhoods. 1st Avenue is part of the route of U.S. Highway 11.

Locations

Woodlawn City Hall at 5523 1st Ave. N.

• 1st Avenue North continues west into North Avondale
• 47th Street North intersects / Southern Railway crosses
  • south side:
    • 4705: former location of Diamond Construction (1960–1970)
    • 4707: former location of Diamond Homes / Diamond Lumber Supply (1960–1970)
    • 4709: former location of Stephens Wholesale Building Supply (1960–1970), A & B Motors & Auto Salvage / 47th Street Auto Service (2000)
    • 4711: former location of Concrete Products Co. (1922)
    • 4727: former location of Empire Coal Yard (1938)
    • 4729: former location of W. P. Wood Garage (1922), Empire Coal Co. (1946–1953)

• 47th Place North intersects (north only)
  • north side:
    • 4720: former location of Magic City Roofing (2000)
    • 4732: former location of Leonard Miglionico ice cream, candy & tobacco store (1922-1925), Birmingham Statuary Products Co. / Musie Mauldin art instructor / Anthony Mariani (1938), Wyatt Motor Co. used cars (1953–1960), E. D. Ballard Motors used cars (1970–2000)
    • 4740: former location of Roy Roane typewriter repairs (1960)
    • 4744: former location of First Assembly of God annex (1970)
    • 4760: former location of Labor House Appliances (1970)
    • 4764: former location of T C E Environmental Services (2000)
    • 4766: former location of K Market & Grocery (Peter Vaccaro 1938–1946), OK Market & Grocery (1953), Hammond Grocery (1960), Palmer's Grocery (1970)
  • south side:
    • 4737-4745: former location of Camp-Poteet Equipment Co. building supplies (1960)
      • 4737: former location of Rejoy Service Station (1938), Nunis Service Station (1946), Bob's Cleaners (1953)
        • 4739: former location of Milford Auto Parts Co. (1953), Springfield Automotive Parts (1960–1970)
      • 4741–4745: former location of Meeks Auto Service (1945)
        • 4741: former location of Alvin Alexander auto repair (1953), Hardaman's Automotive Service (1960), 24th Street Garage (1970)
    • 4749: former location of Alf Bright florist (1938), Alf Bright contractor (1953–1970)
    • 4757: former location of Albert Seale (1953), Alva L. Wilkey & Sons Inc. contractors (1960–1970)
    • 4761: former location of Vulcan Plumbing & Heating (1970–2000)
    • 4763: former location of Ledbetter Erection Corp. (Ray Ledbetter 1970)
    • 4765-4767: former location of Seyforth Roofing Co. (1938-1970), Ballentine Builders Supply (1953), Majors Roofing & Supplies (1970)

• 48th Street North intersects
  • north side:
    • 4800: former location of Martin's Pharmacy (1938), McKerley's Sundries (1946), Martin Pharmacy (1953), Self's Sundries (1960), Southeastern Appliance Service Co. (1970), J. L. Daniels Construction / U-Haul (2000)
    • 4802: former location of Lillian Woods grocery (1938), Jack's Market (1946), Babe's Cleaners (1953–1960)
    • 4806: former location of Daniels Construction / Drill South Construction (1970)
    • 4816: former location of James Burson dentist (1938–1946)
    • 4830: former location of apartments (1960–1970)
  • south side:
    • 4801: former location of Electric Tool Co. (1970–2000), Tomahawk Supply (2000)
    • 4805: former location of apartments (1970)
    • 4811: former location of Hallmark & Bachus contractors (1970), Bachus Engineering Co. (1970–)
    • 4821: former location of The Birmingham News substation (1938), Mack's Cleaners (1946)
    • 4829–4831: former location of Acme Furniture Co. second-hand furniture (1938), White Transfer Co. storage (1946), Ligon Transfer & Furniture Co. (1946–1970)
      • 4831: former location of Hair Stylazon (2000)

• 49th Street North intersects
  • north side:
    • 4900: former location of Rose Garden Adult Day Care Center (2000)
    • 4902: former location of Vulcan Life & Accident Insurance (1970)
    • 4904: former location of Brighton Funeral Home (2000)
    • 4916: former location of Pot of Gold Antiques (1970)
    • 4924: One Stop Environmental, former location of Reese Engineering Co. heating contractor (1960), Alabama Termite & Pest Control (1970–2000)
    • 4926-4930: former location of Fiftieth Street Standard Service Station (1960)
      • 4930: former location of Harold Morgan Auto & Mobile Home Sales (1970–1971)
  • south side:
    • 4901: former location of Teague's Automotive auto repair (2000)
    • 4905: former location of Joe Pennington piano tuner (1953), Dawson Electric Co. / The Conarc Co. building materials (1960), Ingram Construction Co. (1960–1970), Ingram Cabinet & Supply Co. / Centurion Marble Co. (1970)
    • 4909: former location of Evan Kincheloe boarding house (1938), Atomic Creosoting Co. (Theo Burton 1953–1960), Jim's Junque Shop antiques (1970)
    • 4913: former location of Clarence Adams contractor (1938), apartments (1960–1970)
    • 4917: former location of Edwards Furniture Galleries (1971), Jim's Furniture (2000)
    • 4925: former location of House of Beauty Salon (1960), Jack Self Motors used cars (1970), O & R Motors used cars (2000)
    • 4931: former location of 50th Street Curb Market (W. W. Prickett 1946-1962)

• 50th Street North intersects
  • north side:
    • 5000: former location of Fennel Drug Co. (1938-1960), Simmons Radio & Television Co. (1970), City Service Co. (2000)
    • 5002-5004: former location of A & P Food Store (1938), Hill Grocery Co. (1946–1953), Fiftieth Street Food Center (1960), Fiftieth Street Grocery (1970)
    • 5006: former location of John E. Reid barber (1938), Reid & Boyd Barber Shop (1946–1970)
    • 5008: former location of Beavers Archery Center (1970)
    • 5012: former location of United Recording Co. / Homer L. Milam Recording Service / American General Life Insurance Co. (1970)
    • 5014: former location of Estate Liquidators (1970), Rustgo construction equipment (2000)
    • 5018: former location of D. B. Gooch & Associates manufacturers' agents (1960), Voigt-England Co. chemical equipment (1970–2000)
    • 5020: former location of Southern Tourist Home (1960)
  • south side:
    • 5001: Greater Judah Ministries Church of God in Christ (2024), former location of Shelby & Co. grocer (1916–1922), Radio Shoe Shop (1928), Burchfiel's Drug Store (1938), Wood's V. C. Drug Store (1946), Day's Pharmacy (1953), Ye Olde Wash House laundromat (1960–1970), Yates Archery Center (2000)
    • 5003: former location of Parker Bros. Pharmacy (1916), Woodlawn Drug Co. (1922), Babe's Place restaurant (1938–1946), Talley's Cafe (Ellis Talley 1953), Pat's Cafe (1960–1961), Allen's Restaurant (1970), Drift In Restaurant & Lounge
    • 5005: former location of Woodlawn Dry Cleaning Co. (1925), LeCroy's Beauty Shop (1946), Mack's Cleaners (1953–1960), Quality Dry Wall Contractors (1970)
      • 5005½: former location of H. E. Narkates clothes cleaner (1922)
      • 5005A: former location of Birmingham Post substation (1938)
    • 5009: former location of Motel 8 (2000)

• 51st Street North intersects
  • north side:
    • 5100: former location of The Flea Market antiques (1970)
    • 5108: Commonplace (2021–), former location of Mark Bell Flooring Co. (1970)
    • 5130: former location of L. W. Vaughn Gulf service station (1970)
  • south side:
    • 5109: former location of Picture Perfect Beauty Salon (2000)
    • 5113: former location of The Southern Wrestler magazine (1961), Southern Photo Service (1970–), Bob Okin Southern Photo Service (2000)
    • 5117: New Life Worship Ministries (2022), former location of Covenant Metropolitan Community Church (1994-2009), Miracles Signs and Wonders (2009-)
    • 5123: former location of First Wesleyan Methodist Church (1953–1970)
    • 5143: former location of Williams & Jinks grocers (1922)

• 52nd Street North intersects
  • north side:
    • 5200: former location of William Wardy grocer (1922), Edward Farrar dentist (1946–1970)
    • 5204: former location of Meserole Nursing Home (June Meserole 1953)
    • 5210: former location of Rufus Cobb residence (1900)
    • 5212: former location of H & W Auto Sales (1960), Southern Life & Health Insurance (1970), Shining Star Food Mission (2000)
    • 5220: former location of Mullins Car Service (2000)
    • 5230–5232: former location of Woco-Pep gas station (Oscar Randle 1930s–1940s), Ray Harris Service Station (1946–1964), Woodlawn Motors (1970), D. J. Williams Motors (2000)
      • 5232: former location of J. Ray Snowden auto repairs (1938)
    • 5250: former location of James A. Collins physician (1938), Bessie Collins (1946–1970)
  • south side;
    • 5201: former location of McCarter Service Station (1938), Lewis Vaughn gas station (1946–1953), Boyd Bros. Service Station (1960), Integrity Automotive (2000)
    • 5215: former location of Tobia Apartments (Norman Tobia 1953–1970)
    • 5217: former location of P. L. Fowler Painting (1970), Solar Reflective Co. window tinting (2000)
    • 5221: former location of Life Insurance Co. of Georgia (1970), International Union of Elevator Constructors (2000)
    • 5233: former location of Martin Paint & Body (2000)
    • 5237: former location of United Security Life Insurance Co. (1970)
    • 5229: former location of Corrosion Managers painting/coating (2000)
    • 5243: former location of Frank Beaty consulting engineer (1970), Hub Cap Annie (2000)
    • 5245: former location of Unique Beauty Shop (1938–1953), Woodlawn Beauty School (1960), Woodlawn Beauty Shop / Bishop Upholstery Co. (1970), Armstrong Testing Laboratory (2000)
    • 5247: Jesus the Church of the Holy Spirit (2022); former location of Tobia Grocery Co. (1938), Bernie McHugh grocery (1946–1953), Underwood Radio & TV Service (1960)

• 53rd Street North intersects
  • north side
    • 5300–5340: Woodlawn Post Office (2000–)
      • 5300: former location of Howards Moving & Storage Co. (1946), First Avenue Motors used cars (1953), McElroy Motors used cars (1960), Auto Investment Co. / Brandon Car Center used cars (1970)
      • 5310–5350: U.S. Post Office Woodlawn Station
        • 5312: former location of Woodlawn Cleaners (Billie Pitts 1953), Woodlawn Nursery School (1960)
          • 5312A: former location of B-Gay Cleaners (1960)
        • 5316: former location of Mary Lucille Beauty Shop (1960)
        • 5320: former location of Woodlawn Church of Christ annex (1970)
        • 5324: former location of Woodlawn Nursery School (1946), Woodlawn Cooperative Nursery (1953)
        • 5328–5332: former location of Woodlawn Methodist Episcopal Church (1916–1922), Woodlawn Church of Christ (1957–1983)
        • 5340: former location of Patton-Harris-Dudley Inc. blueprinting (1970)
        • 5350: former location of Roberts Realty Co. (1938–1946), Jack Shelton machinery (1953), Charles Head physician (1960), John Jordan physician (1960–1970), John Harris / William Moody physicians (1970)
    • 5352–5354: Earl Dudley Associates engineering supply (2000), former location of E. Phil Harris Co. engineering supply (1970)
    • 5356–5358: Ursula Smith Dance Co. (January 2022–), former location of Brewer Service Station (1953), Pope Texaco Service (1960), Carpenter Texaco Service (1970), Bo Mathews Vinyl Siding (2000)
  • south side
    • 5301-5303: former location of Wardy Grocery Co. (1938-1941)
      • 5301: former location of Woodlawn Delicatessen (1946), Woodlawn Beverage Co. restaurant (1953–1960)
      • 5303: former location of Woodlawn Food Store (1946–1953), Mary Carter Paint Factories (1960), Jiffy Stop grocery (1970)
    • 5305: Suite 5305 Business Center (Renee Price 2022–), former location of Sewell Termite Co. (1970)
    • 5313: former location of Builders Carpet Supply (1970)
    • 5317: former location of W. S. Mallory grocer (1922), Maurice Quick chiropractor (1953–1970)
    • 5325: former location of Leland Hull / Henry Ballard dentists (1960–1970), Alabama Professional Investigation / Dan Miles dentist (2000)
    • 5333: former location of William Cunningham physician (1953–1960), The Catholic Week (1970), Admissible Evidence / Commercial Protective Services (2000)
    • 5337: former location of Eunice Burbridge dressmaker (1953), Douglas Supply Co. (1970)
    • 5341: former location of Bliss & Kelly restaurant (1928)
    • 5343: former location of Gray Jewelry Co. (1928), Tutwiler Liquidation (2007–2008)
    • 5345–5349: former location of Abb's Salvage used furniture (1970)
      • 5345: former location of John H. Jones psychologist (1960)
      • 5349: former location of Sewell Termite Co. (1960), The Red-Neck or The Red-Nek (-1977), The Wheeler Dealer (1977–closed 1978), Southern Batteries (2000)
    • 5353: Cibulski MD Clinic (2016–), former location of William Garlington physician (1938–1946), Garlington Clinic (Hunter Garlington 1953), Central Alabama Building & Construction Council (2000), Glaziers Union Local 1940 (2000–2015), Painters Union Local 52 (2007–2015)
    • 5357–5367: Woodlawn Commerce Center
      • 5357–5361: Dollhouse Dance Factory
        • 5357–5359: former location of Labor Ready (2000)
          • 5357: former location of Woodlawn Medical Arts Building (1938-1970)
        • 5359: Pink Poles Studio (2022–), former location of Fast Repairs (2000), Dollhouse Dance Factory
      • 5363: Collective Community Church (2022), former location of Audrey's Touch of Beauty (2000–2008), Sharpe Entertainment Hall (2015), Piper & Leaf tea (2017), Naughty But Nice Kettle Corn (2019–2020)
      • 5365: former location of John J. Chapman piano tuner (1938), Jones Valley Teaching Farm (2017–2020)
      • 5367: former location of Beauty Max (2000–2008)
    • 5469: former location of Hurley Knight physician (1946–1970)
    • 5371: former location of Woodlawn Herald newspaper (1938–1946), Three Dorriety Bros. printers (1938-1960)
    • 5373: Staff Zone (2016–), former location of Charles Dorriety residence (1946–1960), Western & Southern Life Insurance Co. (1970), Bricklayers Union Local No. 1 (2000)
    • 5377: Woodlawn Barber & Style (2019–), former location of Woodlawn Station post office (1960–1970), Alabama Youth Home / Thrift Town (2000), Able Body Labor (2007–2008), MDT Personnel (2012), Life Changing Worship Center (2016–2018)
    • 5381: TherapySouth (2021–), former location of Harry Pennington / Willie Hawkins beauty shop (1946), Jerome Weaver physician (1953), Jack R. Smith physician (1953–1960), Ralph Smith physician (1970), Robert Cain physician (2000), Woodlawn Health Center / American Colorectal Cancer Detection Center (2007–)
    • 5385: Sudderth & Somerset attorneys (2007–), former location of Lewis Allbritton physician (1938), Sterling Somerset physician (1938–1953), Lee Crowley physician (1953), Somerset & McDonald physicians (1960), Sterling Somerset physician (1970), John Somerset attorney (2000)
    • 5389–5391: New Creations Special Event Room (2007–)
      • 5389: former location of Alma White Cafeteria (1960), Woodlawn Neighborhood Service Center (1970)
      • 5391: former location of East End Apothecary (1949-1970)

• 54th Street North intersects (south only)
  • north side
    • 5400: Metro PCS (2018–), former location of Edmundson Drug Co. (1916), Duncan Drug Co. (1922), Sweatt's Service Station (1960), Wing Out (2000), Cash Choice (2007–2008)
      • 5400½: former location of Piquick Club (1920)
    • 5402: former location of Woodlawn Savings Bank (1916–1922)
    • 5404: Highlander Center laundry / dry-cleaning (2008–), former location of Woodlawn Post Office (1916–1922), Thomas Cafe (1928), Wash Whirl laundromat (2000)
      • 5404½: former location of R. G. Lovelady & W. C. Farrar physicians / D. E. Duggar dentist / Woodlawn Real Estate & Insurance Co. / Mt Oliver National Farm Loan Co. / Masonic Hall (1922)
    • 5410: former location of Brooks Grocery Co. (1916), Pridmore & Chandler meats (1922)
    • 5412: Imperial Cleaners (2000–)
    • 5416–5424: Langner Building (built c. 1960)
      • 5416: former location of C. M. Riggins restaurant (1922)
    • 5428: Regions Bank Woodlawn branch (2006–), former location of First National Bank of Birmingham (1953–1983), AmSouth Bank (1983–2006)
    • 5430-5434: former location of Woodlawn United Methodist Church (built 1912, demolished 2011)
  • south side
    • 5401–5417: Family Dollar (2012–), former location of Winn-Dixie (1970), Buy-Lo grocery store (2000), Piggly Wiggly (–2007)
      • 5401: former location of Mize Service Center gas station (1938), Hill Grocery Co. (1960)
      • 5411: former location of City Ice Delivery Co. (1916), May-Ree Beauty Salon (1938–1953)
      • 5413: former location of Goins Flower Shop (Bertha Goins 1946–1953)
      • 5415: former location of Smith's Apothecary (1946–1953)
      • 5417: former location of Goodyear Service Inc. (1938), Lane Drug Store (1946), Lane Rexall Drugs (1949-1960), Lafayette Tool of Alabama machine tools (1970)
    • 5427: former location of Hose Company No. 12 (1916–1922)

• 55th Street North intersects
  • north side
    • 5500-5506: Woodrow Hall (built 1914 as Woodlawn Masonic Temple)
      • 5500: Desert Island Supply Co. (2012-), former location of Bains Drug Co. (1916-1923), Jack's Pharmacy (1938), Woodlawn Pharmacy (1946), Hudson's Drugs (1953–1960), American Furniture Co. annex (1970), Faye's Creations florist / Greater Hope Ministries (2000)
      • 5502: Red Mountain Makers (2013-), former location of First National Bank of Birmingham (1938), Slaughter Furniture & Appliance Co. / Lewis Slaughter real estate (1946), Trucks Clinic (Frank Trucks 1953–1960), Trucks, Burroughs & Angelich physicians (1970), Anthony Cibulski cardiologist (2000)
      • 5504: Ebony Arrington Dance Studio (2022–), former location of Woodlawn Post Office (1938) U.S. Post Office Woodlawn Station (1946–1953), Crown Construction Co. (1960)
        • 5504½: building entrance
    • 5510–5512: former location of OK Dry Cleaning Co. (1916), T. P. Wood shoe repair (1922), King Car Service tire repairs, Mullins Car Service (1970)
      • 5512: former location of T. B. Hopps garage (1922), Woodlawn Garage (1925)
    • 5514: former location of Keystone Dairy Milk Depot (1916), L. M. Friar used cars (1946), Gilbreath Motors used cars (1953), The Elf's Attic craft store (1985), New Life Ministries (1990), Step on Stage Style & Barber Shop (2000)
    • 5516: former location of J. L. Davis barber (1922), Aladdin Cleaners (1930-1946), American Furniture Co. (1953-1971), House of James (1990)
    • 5518: pocket park/walkway
    • 5520-5522: Boogs Block also called Beggs Hall, (built c. 1928)
      • 5520: former location of William Drogains restaurant (1922), Logan Glover barber (1938), Gray Jewelry Co. (1938–1946) / Woodlawn Barber Shop (1946–1960), Woodlawn Jewelry Co. (1960–1970), B Turning Heads salon (2000), Touch of Bel Air / JP's Creative Cuts (2008), Salon You
        • 5520½: former location of Woodlawn Hardware storage (1946), Woodlawn Barber Shop (1970)
      • 5522: former location of First Avenue Realty Co. (1916), Woodlawn Hardware (1946-1971), Burch Antiques, Mischief Hi-Fashion (2000), ADW Temporary Staffing (2012)
  • south side
    • 5501: Nmosa Fabrics / CYO Sewing Ministries (Theuda Tusajiwe 2021–) / Morgan's Closet (Andrew Collins 2022–), former location of Hill Grocery Co. (1938–1946), Manufacturer's Outlet Stores (1960), Hill Variety Store (1970), Family Dollar (2000), Family Warehouse (2007-2008), Mission Possible thrift store (2012), Imperial Hair & Beauty Supply (2018–)
    • 5503-5505: Boehm Buildings
      • 5503: Woodlawn Theatre (2022- ), The Hangout / Mason Music Foundation (2020-), former location of Woodlawn Monument Co. (1922), Woodlawn Theatre (1924-1957), Woodlawn Revival Center (1958), Top Dollar Store (1970), Quality Trophy & Engraving Co.
        • 5503A: God's Army Outreach Bible Ministry (2007-), former location of Dixie Barber Shop (1938), Theatre Barber Shop (1946–1960)
        • 5503½/5503B: former location of National Guard Armory (1922), Arnold Gary (1946), The Wood Doctor (-2007)
      • 5505: The Wood / Voltron Printing (February 2024–), former location of Adams Bros. Plumbing Co. (1916), Sherwin-Williams Co. paints (1953–1970), Woodlawn Bar & Lounge (Corey Whatley, Quincy Coleman and Byron Watkins January 2022–)
    • 5507: Sub Urban Creative (Isaac Nunn December 2022–), former location of A & P Food Store (1938), Interstate Supply Co. (1946), Woodlawn Shoe Rebuilders (1970), New Testament Christian Church (2000), 1st Ave Upholstery, Tryna B Studios (Leslie Gomez 2021–2022)
    • 5509: former location of Pearson's Bakery (1938), Woodlawn Bakery (1946–1960), Kitchencraft Bakeries (1960)
    • 5511: former location of City Ice Delivery (1922–1946)
    • 5515: former location of W. W. Mac Co. 5c to $1.00 store (1960), Outlet Store (1970), Value-Mart (2000)
    • 5517: former location of A & M Hardware Co. warehouse (1953)
    • 5519-5529: Eastside Funeral Home (built 1908 as Woodlawn City Hall)
      • 5519: former location of White House Sandwich Shop (1935–1946), Dinette restaurant (Cicero Walrond 1949–1961), Post House restaurant (1970), Magic City Realty Co. / USA Associates homebuilder (2000)
      • 5521: former location of Wadsworth's Sinclair Service Station (1961)
      • 5523: former location of Ben Franklin Store (1938), C. L. Bromberg's (1940s), W. W. Mac Co. (1953), Play Pen Toyland / Custom Frame Shoppe (1960), Fit Yourself shoe store (1970), Fabric Jungle (1971), Doll House of Dance (1975)
        • 5523B: former location of B&W Cleaners, Dyers, Hatters & Laundry (1953), Portrait Studio framer (1960),Art & Frame Mart (1970-1971), Kent Photo Service (1971)
      • 5525: former location of Morgan Bros. department store (1938-1960)
      • 5527: former location of Woodlawn Library (1938–1946)

• 55th Place North intersects

Krystal Hamburgers at 5544 1st Avenue North

• • north side:
    • 5528-5532: commercial building (built c. 1928)
      • 5528: Shannon Brazil Studio beauty shop, former location of Lantrip's Drugs (1938-1960), Tribble Drugs (1970), Smiles for Keeps
        • 5528½: former location of Virginia Beauty Shoppe (1938), Raymond Orr dentist (1938-1970), Woodlawn Jewelry Co. repairs (1946), Savage Dental Laboratory (1953–1960), Savage Dental Laboratory / William Strickland Jr (1960), East End Dental Laboratory (1970)
      • 5530: Easy Breezy (Brianna Johnson 2023–), former location of Service Barber Shop (c.1934-1946), Fowler's Barber Shop (1953–1967), Varsity Barber Shop (1967–1970), Hippodrome Barber Shop (1971-2018), Genry's Barber Shop (2018-2019), Dan Sartain's Barber Shop (2020–2021), The Wood skate shop (2021–)
      • 5532: The Green Thumb (2023–), former location of Ideal Cafe (1938), Claxton Carter restaurant (1946), One Hour Cleaners (1953–1970), AAA Restaurant Equipment Services (2000), Threads clothing, Trove Design Shop (2019)
    • 5534-5544: vacant lot (buildings demolished before 2008)
      • 5534: former location of Utopia Cleaners & Dyers (1938-1960), Krystal Hamburgers city office (1970), washateria (before 1980), Allen & Sons furniture & appliances (2000)
      • 5538–5544: former location of Woodlawn Service Station (1938), Woodlawn Electric Shop (1946), Krystal hamburgers (1950s–1970)
    • 5554: former location of Martin Service Station (1946), Woodlawn Tire & Battery (1953)
  • south side:
    • 5529: Sound & Page music hall, former location of Radio Shoe Shop repairs (1946–1953), Woodlawn Shoe Rebuilders (1960)
    • 5531: Former location of Reliance Realty Co. (1938), Alma White Cafeteria (1946–1953), Liberty National Life Insurance Co. (1960)
    • 5533: former location of Shelton-Montano Appliance Co. (1938), Reliance Realty Co. / Woodlawn News (1946)
    • 5535: City Meats (2000–), former location of First National Bank of Birmingham (1946), Harris & Smith department store (1953–1960)
    • 5537: former location of Nite-Owl Sandwich Shop (1938), Woodlawn Sandwich Shop (1946–1953), Mill's Restaurant (1960–1970)
    • 5543-5549: Magic City Motors, former location of Brandon Car Center (2000)
      • 5543: former location of William Nichols gas station (1938–1946), Nichols Garage (1953)
      • 5547-5549: former location of Gaylord Service Station (1938-1960), Woodlawn Standard Service Station (1970)

• Georgia Road (north) / 56th Street North (south) intersects
  • north side:
    • 5600-5612: East Birmingham Church of God in Christ (2000–) / East Birmingham Christian Academy (2008-)
      • 5600: former location of 56th Street Baptist Church (1916–1922), Woodlawn Baptist Church (1938-1970)
      • 5608: former location of Bel-Aire Laundry self-service (1960)
    • 5616-5620: Woodlawn High School (built 1916)
    • 5624-5628: former location of Woodlawn Presbyterian Church (1916-1970)
      • 5626: former location of Boy Scout Troop 24 (1938-1960), Girl Scout Troop 199 (1960)
      • 5628: former location of Woodlawn Presbyterian Church Sunday School (1938–1946), Religious Educators of Alabama & Tennessee (1953)
    • 5630: former location of Samuel Sachs dry goods (1922), John Nunnelley shoe repair (1938), Phil Harris instrument repair (1946), Ace Shoe Repair / Woodlawn Television & Appliance Co. (1953), Spotless Cleaners (1960)
      • 5630½: former location of Ace Shoe Repair Service (1960)
    • 5632: former location of Lawson Apartments (1938-1960)
  • south side:
    • 5601: Ken Del Building, former location of S. W. Woodin Undertaking Co. (1916), W. C. Vice Undertaking Co. (1922), W. C. Vice & Sons Funeral Home (1938–1946), Vice Funeral Home (1953), Mid-South Technical Institute (1960), Catfish King (1970), Almost Anything furniture (2000)
    • 5607: former location of Hull Grocery Co. (1925-1946), Domit Bros. Food Center (1953), Maytag Coin Operated Laundry (1970)
    • 5909: former location of Bob's Coiffures (1970), Four Star Thrift Shop (2000)
    • 5611: former location of Woodlawn Shoe Repair Service (1946), Livingston Camera Shop (1953), State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Co. (1960)
    • 5613: former location of Piper's Ice Cream Store (1938), Simmons Radio & Television Co. (1953), Woodlawn TV & Appliance Co. (1960), Burns Woodlawn TV Service (1970), Woodlawn Barber & Beauty Salon (2000)
    • 5619: former location of Crook Plumbing & Heating Co. (1953–1970)
    • 5621: former location of State Farm Insurance Co. (1960–1970), Allstate Insurance Co. (2000)
    • 5623: former location of Christian's Barber & Style Shop, Audrey & Helen Beauty Shop (1946), Audrey's Beauty Shop (1953–1960), Fashion Shop (1960), The Egyptian Room personal services (2000)
    • 5625: former location of Woodlawn Radio Shop (1930), Dick's Repair Shop bicycle repairs (1938), Nick's Place restaurant (1953–1970), First Avenue North flower shop (2000)
    • 5627: former location of Nicholas Hahamis confectionary (1938–1946), Nick's Sundries confectionary (1953–1970), Flowerland florist (2000)

• 57th Street North intersects
  • north side:
    • 5700: former location of New Sunshine Cleaners (1938–1946), Tom Jones Cleaning & Laundry Co. (1953–1960), Hallmark Carpets (1970-1977), Junior's Upholstery Shop (2000)
    • 5702: former location of Woodlawn Cycle Co. bicycle repairs (1938–1946), Gaines Realty Co. / Custom Flooring Co. (1953), State Paint Manufacturing Co. (1960), Hallmark Carpets storage (1970)
    • 5704: St Benedict's Veterans Center, former location of Grace Episcopal Church classrooms (1970), Interfaith Hospitality House (2000)
    • 5708: Grace Episcopal Church parish house (1970–)
    • 5712-5720: Grace Episcopal Church (1890-, present building completed in 1927)
  • south side:
    • 5701-5703: former location of Alabama Power Company substation (1953–1960)
      • 5701: former location of Nick Hahamis grocer (1922), Nick's Place (1924), John Galatis restaurant (1938–1946)
      • 5703: former location of Birmingham Electric Co. substation (1938–1946)
    • 5705: Birmingham Dream Center (2009–), former location of Birmingham Fire Station No. 12 (built 1927–1980s), Jefferson County Health Services Eastern Health Center storage (1990s–2009)
    • 5709: Birmingham Public Library Woodlawn Branch (built 1950)

• 58th Street North intersects
  • north side:
    • 5800: former location of Box Service Station / Box Coal & Transfer Co. (1938), Loveless Service Station (1946), Woodlawn Service Station (1953–1960), Box Garage auto repairs (1970)
    • 5806: former location of Handy Automatic Laundry (1953–1960)
    • 5808–5810: former location of Pearce & Presley auto repairs (1946), Woodlawn Automotive Service (1953)
      • 5810: former location of Woodlawn Mercantile Co. (1916), Joseph Towry auto repair (1938), Mewbourne Auto Service (1960–1970), Bullet Iron Works
    • 5812–5816: The Shoppes at Woodlawn (Wayne Honeycutt 1999–)
      • 5812: The Shop barber shop (Wayne Honeycutt Jr 1999–), former location of Hill Grocery Co. (1922-1938), Nelson Refrigeration Service (1946), Genuine Parts Co. auto parts (1953–1970)
      • 5814–5816: The Basics clothing shop (2007–), former location of Word Cleaners & Dyers (Leonard Word 1938–1946)
        • 5816: former location of Robert Weekley barber (1938–1946), Music World (2007–2018)
  • south side:
    • 5801: RC's Collision Paint & Body, former location of A & P supermarket (1946–1960), Rick Coles Birmingham Auto Painting (2000)
    • 5805: former location of A & P parking lot (1953)
    • 5829: former location of Della Chatham fruit stand (1946), Nelson Radio & Refrigerator Co. (1953)
    • 5831: Bayles Catering & Restaurant (2018-) / TherapySouth (2021–), former location of Edwards Service Station (1946–1960), Interstate Brands bakery products (2000)

• 59th Street North intersects
  • north side:
    • 5904: former location of McDonald's restaurant (Augie Estrada 2000–2023)
    • 5914: former location of Bethell's Flower Shop (1970–1971)
    • 5916: former location of Gaines Realty Co. (1960), J. C. Gilpin & Associates investments / Holidays Unlimited promotions / Twentieth Century Industries promotions (1970)
    • 5930: former location of Drewry's Inn restaurant (1938), Bill's Barbecue (1946–1962)
    • 5936: Auto Professional Car Sales, former location of Spur gas station (1953-1970)
  • south side:
    • 5901: Exxon gas station, former location of Sue Ellen Shop dressmakers (Ira Tucker 1953), Captain D's (2000)
    • 5903: former location of Margaret Narkates tourist home (1953)
    • 5909-5913: former location of Myrtle Manor Apartments (1953–1970)
    • 5921: American Motel, former location of Roebuck Motel No. 2 (Mildred Thompson 1953–1960), Interstate Motel (1970)
    • 5929: former location of Bowden-Bishop Inc. real estate (1960–1970)

• 60th Street North intersects
  • north side:
    • 6000: Sky Inn (2000–), former location of Bethell's Flower Shop (William Bethell 1953–1960), Liberty National Life Insurance Co. (1970)
    • 6010: former location of Serve Yourself Car Wash (1970)
    • 6020: former location of M & M Auto Sales (2000)
  • south side:
    • 6001: 6001 1st Avenue North office building, former location of Woodlawn Presbyterian Church (1890–1913), Woodlawn Church of Christ (1914–1957), Southeastern Pathology Associates (2000)
    • 6013: Carver Apartments (vacant), former location of John Ford plumber / Gertrude Ford beauty shop (1946), Spinning Wheel Beauty Shoppe (Royce Bynum 1953–1970)
    • 6021: Pacific Seafood, former location of Handy Pack convenience store (1970), Lee's Famous Recipe fried chicken (2000)

• 61st Street North intersects
  • north side:
    • 6100: former location of Bryant's Antique Shop (1960), Bowman Brothers Trim & Glass (2000)
    • 6110: former location of Gladys Martin Plumbing Co. (1953–1960), Greyvan Van Lines (1960)
    • 6118: former location of John Runyan clothes cleaner (1946), Lakewood Cleaners (1953–1960)
    • 6130: former location of Blue Crane No. 2 restaurant (1938), apartments (1960)
    • 6132: former location of Paul Tucker restaurant (1946), Farrar Creamery & Beverage Co. (1953)
  • south side:
    • 6101: Relax Inn (2000–), former location of Harlon's Texaco Service (1970)
    • 6117–6119: former location of Helm Portrait Co. (J. B. Helm Jr 1916–1922), Arthur Motor Service (1928)
    • 6121: former location of Massey Drive In restaurant (1953)
    • 6131: former location of Fadely's Drug Store No. 1 (1938-1960)

• Avenue continues east as 1st Avenue North, dividing the Wahouma and East Lake neighborhoods

References

• Garrison, Greg (April 4, 2023) "Woodlawn McDonald’s closes due to gunfire, crime, vandals." AL.com