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[[Image:Birmingham Central Station.jpg|right|thumb| | {{About|the demolished MAX bus terminal|the demolished train station|Birmingham Terminal Station}} | ||
The '''Birmingham Central Station''' located at 1735 [[Morris Avenue]] in downtown [[Birmingham]]. The station | [[Image:Birmingham Central Station.jpg|right|thumb|450px|Birmingham Central Station in August 2008]] | ||
The '''Birmingham Central Station''' or '''Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority building''' was a multi-modal transit hub and office building located at 1735 [[Morris Avenue]] in downtown [[Birmingham]]. The station was constructed atop the site formerly occupied by the [[Banana Warehouse]] demolished in [[1996]]. | |||
In June 1999 a resolution to name the soon-to-be completed facility "Nina Station" in honor of former City Councilor [[Nina Miglionico]] was submitted and withdrawn without a vote. | The two story, gold domed facility designed by Volkert & Associates was officially dedicated on [[June 25]], [[1999]]. The facility served as the headquarters for the [[Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority]] as well as the main terminal for all MAX buses. In June 1999 a resolution to name the soon-to-be completed facility "Nina Station" in honor of former City Councilor [[Nina Miglionico]] was submitted and withdrawn without a vote. | ||
The station was demolished in [[2015]] to make way for a $30 million [[Birmingham Intermodal Facility]] which will combine operations of [[MAX]] regional buses, [[Greyhound]] intercity buses and [[Amtrak]] passenger rail. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* "Chronology of Birmingham's Public Transit System". (September 27, 2006) [http://www.bjcta.org/index.php?id=178]. | * "Chronology of Birmingham's Public Transit System". (September 27, 2006) [http://www.bjcta.org/index.php?id=178]. | ||
* Bryant, Joseph D. (August 4, 2008) "Funding to expand public transportation center available." | * Bryant, Joseph D. (August 4, 2008) "Funding to expand public transportation center available." {{BN}} | ||
* Bryant, Joseph D. (March 11, 2009) "Birmingham council delays contract on design of downtown transit facility after question about campaign manager's involvement." | * Bryant, Joseph D. (March 11, 2009) "Birmingham council delays contract on design of downtown transit facility after question about campaign manager's involvement." {{BN}} | ||
* Tomberlin, Michael (December 16, 2010) "Plan takes shape for Birmingham's central transportation hub with shops, restaurants." {{BN}} | |||
==External | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.bjcta.org/index.php?id=174 Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority] official website | * [http://www.bjcta.org/index.php?id=174 Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority] official website | ||
* [http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=4518e38e1a6975cd9dd0973cf9e73bf5 3-D model] of Birmingham Central Station by Jordan Herring | |||
[[Category:Bus stations]] | [[Category:Bus stations]] | ||
[[Category:MAX]] | [[Category:MAX]] | ||
[[Category:Morris Avenue]] | [[Category:Morris Avenue]] | ||
[[Category:18th Street North]] | |||
[[Category:1999 buildings]] | [[Category:1999 buildings]] | ||
[[Category:2015 demolitions]] | |||
Latest revision as of 09:34, 22 December 2017
- This article is about the demolished MAX bus terminal. For the demolished train station, see Birmingham Terminal Station.
The Birmingham Central Station or Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority building was a multi-modal transit hub and office building located at 1735 Morris Avenue in downtown Birmingham. The station was constructed atop the site formerly occupied by the Banana Warehouse demolished in 1996.
The two story, gold domed facility designed by Volkert & Associates was officially dedicated on June 25, 1999. The facility served as the headquarters for the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority as well as the main terminal for all MAX buses. In June 1999 a resolution to name the soon-to-be completed facility "Nina Station" in honor of former City Councilor Nina Miglionico was submitted and withdrawn without a vote.
The station was demolished in 2015 to make way for a $30 million Birmingham Intermodal Facility which will combine operations of MAX regional buses, Greyhound intercity buses and Amtrak passenger rail.
References
- "Chronology of Birmingham's Public Transit System". (September 27, 2006) [1].
- Bryant, Joseph D. (August 4, 2008) "Funding to expand public transportation center available." The Birmingham News
- Bryant, Joseph D. (March 11, 2009) "Birmingham council delays contract on design of downtown transit facility after question about campaign manager's involvement." The Birmingham News
- Tomberlin, Michael (December 16, 2010) "Plan takes shape for Birmingham's central transportation hub with shops, restaurants." The Birmingham News
External links
- Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority official website
- 3-D model of Birmingham Central Station by Jordan Herring