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** north side:
*** 2812 (formerly 2046): former location of [[Willard McDowell]] filling station (1940), [[Pate Grocery]] (1957)
*** 2812 (formerly 2046): former location of [[Willard McDowell]] filling station (1940), [[Pate Grocery]] (1957)
*** 2808 (formerly 2048): [[Nu Vision House of Detail]] (2014–), former location of [[Ideal Laundry]] (1940), [[New Ideal Laundry & Dry Cleaners]] (1942), [[McWhorter's Service Station]] (1949–1957), [[Metropolitan Auto Parts]] (1970), [[Bright Touch House of Detail]] (–2011)
*** 2808 (formerly 2048): [[Nu Vision House of Detail]] (2014–), former location of [[Ideal Laundry]] (1940), [[New Ideal Laundry & Dry Cleaners]] (1942), [[McWhorter's Service Station]] (1949–1957), [[Metropolitan Auto Parts]] (1970), [[T & C Automotion]] car wash (2000), [[Bright Touch House of Detail]] (–2011)
*** 2804–2800 (formerly 2050–2042): 1-story commercial building, former location of [[Hill Food Stores]] (1940–1949)
*** 2804–2800 (formerly 2050–2042): 1-story commercial building, former location of [[Hill Food Stores]] (1940–1949)
**** 2804: [[Fatou African Hair Braiding]] (2007–), former location of [[College Cleaners]] (1949), [[Mary Ann's Beauty Salon]] (1970)
**** 2804: [[Fatou African Hair Braiding]] (2000–), former location of [[College Cleaners]] (1949), [[Mary Ann's Beauty Salon]] (1970), [[Ms Dee Hair Quarters]] (2000)
**** 2802–2800: former location of [[Bryant Furniture]] (–2011)
**** 2802–2800: former location of [[Bryant Furniture]] (–2011)
***** 2802: former location of [[Fancher-Looney Drug Co.]] (1940–1944), [[Five Points Electronics]] / [[Lafayette Associate Store]] electronic equipment (1970)
***** 2802: former location of [[Fancher-Looney Drug Co.]] (1940–1944), [[Five Points Electronics]] / [[Lafayette Associate Store]] electronic equipment (1970), [[Top of the Line Shop]] (2000)
***** 2800: [[Party Source Outlet]] (2015–), former location of [[Irene Grantham]] beauty shop (1944), [[Fairview Grocery Co.]] (1957), [[Public Finance Corp.]] (1970), [[Bounce Rentals]] (2014)
***** 2800: [[Party Source Outlet]] (2015–), former location of [[Irene Grantham]] beauty shop (1944), [[Fairview Grocery Co.]] (1957), [[Public Finance Corp.]] (1970), [[Bounce Rentals]] (2014)
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** south side:
*** 2815: 1-story commercial building
*** 2817–2815: 1-story commercial building
**** 2817: former location of [[Easy Rentals]] (2000)
**** 2815: former location of [[Dynamic Effective Management]] (2000)
*** (formerly 2045): former location of [[Greyhound Service Station]] (1942)
*** (formerly 2045): former location of [[Greyhound Service Station]] (1942)


* [[Cullman Avenue]] / [[31st Street Ensley]] intersect
* [[Cullman Avenue]] / [[31st Street Ensley]] intersect
** north side:
** north side:
*** 2730 (formerly 2130): [[Title Cash]] (2007–), former location of [[Garfield Kemp]] filling station (1940), [[Four Point Filling Station]] (1949), [[Sentell Service Station]] (1957–1970)
*** 2730 (formerly 2130): [[Title Cash]] (2007–), former location of [[Garfield Kemp]] filling station (1940), [[Four Point Filling Station]] (1949), [[Sentell Service Station]] (1957–1970), [[Alabama Check Cashers]] / [[Cashier Advance]] (2000)
*** 2718: former location of [[Charles Samuel]] confectionery / [[Una Samuel]] restaurant (1949), [[Kwik Cleaners]] (1957–1970), [[Aunte's Restaurant]] (2009–2016)
*** 2718: former location of [[Charles Samuel]] confectionery / [[Una Samuel]] restaurant (1949), [[Kwik Cleaners]] (1957–1970), [[Aunte's Restaurant]] (2009–2016)
*** 2714: former location of [[Robert Newton]] filling station (1949), [[Magic Tunnel Car Wash]] (1957–1970)
*** 2714: former location of [[Robert Newton]] filling station (1949), [[Magic Tunnel Car Wash]] (1957–1970), [[Aluminum Can Recyclers]] (2000)
** south side:
** south side:
*** 2735: [[Q P Food Mart]] gas station, former location of [[Causey Bros]] filling station (1949), [[Causey's Service Station]] (1957), [[Fair Park Amoco]] gas station (1970), [[E & T Food Shop]]
*** 2735: [[Q P Food Mart]] gas station, former location of [[Causey Bros]] filling station (1949), [[Causey's Service Station]] (1957), [[Fair Park Amoco]] gas station (1970), [[B D M & S]] gas station (2000), [[E & T Food Shop]]


====[[Central Park neighborhood]]====
====[[Central Park neighborhood]]====
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** north side
*** 2704: [[King Auto Glass & Trim]] / [[King Auto Sales]]
*** 2704: [[King Auto Glass & Trim]] / [[King Auto Sales]]
*** 2700: [[The Follicle]] (2014–), former location of [[R. B. Newton]] service station (1940), [[John B. Turner]] auto repair (1940–1942), [[Tucker Motor Sales]] (1957), [[Salon Zubaleez]] (2007), [[Capelli]] grooming salon (2011)
*** 2700: [[The Follicle]] (2014–), former location of [[R. B. Newton]] service station (1940), [[John B. Turner]] auto repair (1940–1942), [[Tucker Motor Sales]] (1957), [[C & S Alterations]] (2000), [[Salon Zubaleez]] (2000–2007), [[Capelli]] grooming salon (2011)
**** 2700B: [[FixeditFast]], former location of [[FixIt4Cheap]] (2019)  
**** 2700B: [[FixeditFast]], former location of [[FixIt4Cheap]] (2019)  
*** 2600 (2601 [[Warrior Road]]): 1-story commercial building (back), former location of [[Vincent's TV Service]] (1970)
*** 2600 (2601 [[Warrior Road]]): 1-story commercial building (back), former location of [[Vincent's TV Service]] (1970)
*** 2532: [[Smooth Design Barber & Style]], former location of [[Steel City Machinery Co.]] / [[Crane Wheel Service]] (1970), [[Adams Hair Braiding]], [[J & T Tax Service]], [[Seals Details]]
*** 2556: former location of [[M G A]] video rentals (2000)
*** 2532: [[Smooth Design Barber & Style]], former location of [[Steel City Machinery Co.]] / [[Crane Wheel Service]] (1970), [[McCray's Closet]] (2000), [[Adams Hair Braiding]], [[J & T Tax Service]], [[Seals Details]]
*** 2528: former location of [[Black on Black Dollars]] pop-up shop (2021)
*** 2528: former location of [[Black on Black Dollars]] pop-up shop (2021)
*** 2508–2504: [[Tony's Barber & Style]] (2015–), former location of [[Lawn Supply Co.]] (1957–1970)
*** 2508–2504: [[Tony's Barber & Style]] (2015–), former location of [[Lawn Supply Co.]] (1957–1970), [[Boars Etc]] lawn equipment (2000)
*** 2500: former location of [[Fairview Cafe]]
*** 2500: former location of [[Fairview Cafe]]
*** 2447: [[Fair Gas Stop]]
*** 2447: [[Fair Gas Stop]]
*** 2440: former location of [[Hudson Oil Co.]] gas station (1970), [[Red Rock Stop]] gas station
*** 2440: former location of [[Hudson Oil Co.]] gas station (1970), [[Stop & Go]] gas station (2000), [[Red Rock Stop]] gas station
*** 2424: [[Firestone Complete Auto Care]], former location of [[Central Park Bicycle Co.]] (1949), [[Birmingham Trailer Co.]] (1949–1957), [[Firestone Stores]] tires & appliances (1970), [[Fairview Used Cars]]
*** 2424: [[Firestone Complete Auto Care]], former location of [[Central Park Bicycle Co.]] (1949), [[Birmingham Trailer Co.]] (1949–1957), [[Firestone Stores]] tires & appliances (1970), [[Bridgestone Firestone]] tires (2000)
*** 2420: [[Thompson & Sons]] wholesale grain (1942-1944)
*** 2420: former location of [[Thompson & Sons]] wholesale grain (1942-1944), [[Fairview Used Cars]]
*** 2412–2410 (formerly 2420): [[Five Points West Tires]] / [[Five Points West Motors]], former location of [[Fair Park Coal Co.]] (1942), [[Fair View Coal Co.]] (1940–1944), [[Littleton Service Station]] (1949)
*** 2412–2410 (formerly 2420): [[Five Points West Tires]] / [[Five Points West Motors]], former location of [[Fair Park Coal Co.]] (1942), [[Fair View Coal Co.]] (1940–1944), [[Littleton Service Station]] (1949)
*** 2408: former location of [[O K Rubber Welders]] (1949), [[Fair Ground O K Rubber Welders]] (1957)
*** 2408: former location of [[O K Rubber Welders]] (1949), [[Fair Ground O K Rubber Welders]] (1957)
*** 2406 (formerly 2426): former location of [[Springfield Garage]] auto repairs (1940)
*** 2406 (formerly 2426): former location of [[Springfield Garage]] auto repairs (1940)
*** 2400 (formerly 2430): [[Crystal Glass Co.]], former location of [[Brock Lunch Room]] (1926), [[Dismukes Mattress & Upholstery Shop]] (1940–1942), [[Ace Reliner Co.]] (1944), [[R. J. Allen Contracting Co.]] (1949), [[Western Glass & Seat Cover]] (1957), [[Dockery O K Tire Store]] (1970)
*** 2400 (formerly 2430): [[Crystal Glass Co.]] (2000–), former location of [[Brock Lunch Room]] (1926), [[Dismukes Mattress & Upholstery Shop]] (1940–1942), [[Ace Reliner Co.]] (1944), [[R. J. Allen Contracting Co.]] (1949), [[Western Glass & Seat Cover]] (1957), [[Dockery O K Tire Store]] (1970)
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** south side
*** 2741–2401: [[CrossPlex Village]] / [[Birmingham Crossplex]], former location of [[Alabama State Fairgrounds]], [[Kiddieland]] (1948–1980s)
*** 2741–2401: [[CrossPlex Village]] / [[Birmingham Crossplex]], former location of [[Alabama State Fairgrounds]], [[Kiddieland]] (1948–1980s)
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** north side:
*** 2330 (formerly 2500): former location of [[Chichester's Lunch Room]] (1940–1949)
*** 2330 (formerly 2500): former location of [[Chichester's Lunch Room]] (1940–1949)
*** 2300: [[Taco Bell]], former location of [[Standard Oil Co.]] gas station (1970)
*** 2300: [[Taco Bell]] (2000–), former location of [[Standard Oil Co.]] gas station (1970)
*** 2258: [[MNA Food Mart]]
*** 2258: [[MNA Food Mart]], former location of [[Shop-A-Snak]] food store (2000)
*** 2254: former location of [[Jackson-Hewitt Tax Service]] / [[Jack Schaeffer]] optometrist / [[Tandy Corporation]] (2000)
*** 2256: former location of [[Movie Gallery]] video rentals (2000)
*** 2250 (formerly 2630): office building (built 2021), former location of [[South Park Service Station]] (1940), [[Sombrero Drive-In]] (1957), [[Exchange Security Bank]] (built 1960-1971), [[First Alabama Bank]] (1971–1992), [[Regions Bank]] (1992–2000s)
*** 2254–2250 (formerly 2630): [[2250 Bessemer Road]] office building (built 1960), former location of [[South Park Service Station]] (1940), [[Sombrero Drive-In]] (1957),  
**** 2254: former location of [[Jackson-Hewitt Tax Service]] / [[Jack Schaeffer]] optometrist / [[Tandy Corporation]] (2000)
**** 2250: former location of [[Exchange Security Bank]] (built 1960-1971), [[First Alabama Bank]] (1971–1992), [[Regions Bank]] (1992–2000s)
** south side:
** south side:
*** 2339–2305: [[CrossPlex Village]] / [[Birmingham Crossplex]], former location of [[Alabama State Fairgrounds]], [[Kiddieland]] (1948–1980s)
*** 2339–2305: [[CrossPlex Village]] / [[Birmingham Crossplex]], former location of [[Alabama State Fairgrounds]], [[Kiddieland]] (1948–1980s), [[Birmingham International Raceway]] (1961–2009)
*** 2301: former location of [[Cooper Fair Park Shell]] gas station (1970)
*** 2301: former location of [[Cooper Fair Park Shell]] gas station (1970)
*** 2259: [[Captain D's]], former location of [[The Igloo]] ice cream (1957), [[Roy Rogers House of Beef]] (1970)
*** 2259: [[Captain D's]], former location of [[The Igloo]] ice cream (1957), [[Roy Rogers House of Beef]] (1970), [[Arby's]] (2000)


* [[Ensley 5 Points West Avenue]] (north) / [[Avenue W Ensley]] (south) intersect ([[Five Points West]])
* [[Ensley 5 Points West Avenue]] (north) / [[Avenue W Ensley]] (south) intersect ([[Five Points West]])

Revision as of 16:39, 7 November 2021

Bessemer Road is a continuation of 3rd Avenue West westward from Border Street in Birmingham's West End neighborhood toward Bessemer. It becomes the Bessemer Super Highway as it crosses Aaron Aronov Drive (Weibel Drive) and B. Y. Williams Sr Drive at Western Hills Mall in Midfield.

Bessemer Road is part of U.S. Highway 11 and Alabama State Highway 5.

Notable locations (east to west)

Birmingham

Fairview neighborhood

Central Park neighborhood

Green Acres neighborhood


Midfield