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The building became the headquarters of [[American Life Insurance]], and later of the [[Stonewall Insurance Company]]. It is currently vacant. | The building became the headquarters of [[American Life Insurance]], and later of the [[Stonewall Insurance Company]]. It is currently vacant. | ||
A 2004 plan to convert the building into 48 condominiums for $4 million was never accomplished. The building is currently owned by brothers [[Leo Ticheli|Leo]] and [[Ed Ticheli]] who have | A 2004 plan to convert the building into 48 condominiums for $4 million was never accomplished. The building is currently owned by brothers [[Leo Ticheli|Leo]] and [[Ed Ticheli]] who have drawn up plans to convert it into 71 apartments. The schedule for redevelopment for the Stonewall Building is dependent on the housing market and would follow the completion of the [[Massey Building]] and [[Jimmie Hale Mission]] properties, which the Tichelis also own. The project is expected to cost about $10 million. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* Birmingham Chamber of Commerce. (May 1925) "Industrial Activities." ''Birmingham''. Vol. 1, No. 2 | * Birmingham Chamber of Commerce. (May 1925) "Industrial Activities." ''Birmingham''. Vol. 1, No. 2 | ||
* Tomberlin, Michael (August 19, 2008) "Downtown Stonewall project hits economic roadblock." ''Birmingham News'' | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=201182 Stonewall Building] on Emporis.com | * [http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=201182 Stonewall Building] on Emporis.com | ||
[[Category:23rd Street North | [[Category:23rd Street North]] | ||
[[Category:4th Avenue North | [[Category:4th Avenue North]] | ||
[[Category:1925 buildings]] | [[Category:1925 buildings]] | ||
[[Category:Tall buildings|12]] | [[Category:Tall buildings|12]] | ||
[[Category:Office buildings]] | [[Category:Office buildings]] | ||
[[Category:Vacant buildings]] | [[Category:Vacant buildings]] | ||
Revision as of 09:27, 19 August 2008
The Stonewall Building is a 12-story, 84,000 square-foot office building on the northeast corner of 23rd Street and 4th Avenue North.
It was completed, as the Martin Office Building in April, 1925, just in time to house the Birmingham City Commission and other departments after the destruction of the former Birmingham City Hall by fire. The architectural firm of Turner & McPherson had offices on the 12th floor.
In March 1947 the FBI Birmingham Division moved into the Martin Building, where it remained until moving to the 2121 Building in December 1962.
The building became the headquarters of American Life Insurance, and later of the Stonewall Insurance Company. It is currently vacant.
A 2004 plan to convert the building into 48 condominiums for $4 million was never accomplished. The building is currently owned by brothers Leo and Ed Ticheli who have drawn up plans to convert it into 71 apartments. The schedule for redevelopment for the Stonewall Building is dependent on the housing market and would follow the completion of the Massey Building and Jimmie Hale Mission properties, which the Tichelis also own. The project is expected to cost about $10 million.
References
- Birmingham Chamber of Commerce. (May 1925) "Industrial Activities." Birmingham. Vol. 1, No. 2
- Tomberlin, Michael (August 19, 2008) "Downtown Stonewall project hits economic roadblock." Birmingham News
External links
- Stonewall Building on Emporis.com