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Though Jackson had marked the site as "Reserved for Crestwood Business Section" on his original subdivision map, he did not apply for a commercial re-zoning until [[1946]]. With no specific plans ready to go, he allowed the matter to lose momentum at City Hall, finally getting the zoning officially changed in September [[1950]]. In January [[1953]] Jackson and partner [[Newman Waters]] announced plans for a modern shopping center, including a Shell gasoline station at the corner. This prospect engendered fierce opposition from many Crestwood residents, who formed a committee to oppose Jackson and Water's plans. After their requests to reverse the rezoning or construct a park in place of the shopping center failed, they went to court. A state circuit court decided that the gas station could be considered a public nuisance and should be moved away from the corner. That decision was overturned in June [[1955]] after a cross-appeal to the [[Alabama Supreme Court]]. As he had promised, committee leader and attorney [[William Soroka]] appealed the matter to the United States Supreme Court, but they declined to review the decision. Construction of the Shell station proceeded, and it opened in [[1956]].
Though Jackson had marked the site as "Reserved for Crestwood Business Section" on his original subdivision map, he did not apply for a commercial re-zoning until [[1946]]. With no specific plans ready to go, he allowed the matter to lose momentum at City Hall, finally getting the zoning officially changed in September [[1950]]. In January [[1953]] Jackson and partner [[Newman Waters]] announced plans for a modern shopping center, including a Shell gasoline station at the corner. This prospect engendered fierce opposition from many Crestwood residents, who formed a committee to oppose Jackson and Water's plans. After their requests to reverse the rezoning or construct a park in place of the shopping center failed, they went to court. A state circuit court decided that the gas station could be considered a public nuisance and should be moved away from the corner. That decision was overturned in June [[1955]] after a cross-appeal to the [[Alabama Supreme Court]]. As he had promised, committee leader and attorney [[William Soroka]] appealed the matter to the United States Supreme Court, but they declined to review the decision. Construction of the Shell station proceeded, and it opened in [[1956]].


The shopping center itself opened on [[June 27]], [[1957]] with a 10,000 square foot [[Western Supermarket]], [[Utopia Cleaners and Laundry|Utopia Custom Cleaners]] and [[Elliott Drugs]] as the first tenants. An 11-store expansion was begun just a few months later, in March [[1958]], bringing the center to 36,000 square feet, doubling parking capacity to 144 spaces, and adding a continuous canopy over the shop entrances. F. H. Hoar and Sons was the contractor.
The shopping center itself opened on [[June 27]], [[1957]] with a 10,000 square foot [[Western Supermarket]], [[Utopia Cleaners and Laundry|Utopia Custom Cleaners]] and [[Elliott Drugs]] as the first tenants. An 11-store expansion was begun just a few months later, in March [[1958]], bringing the center to 36,000 square feet, doubling parking capacity to 144 spaces, and adding a continuous canopy over the shop entrances. F. H. Hoar and Sons was the contractor.  


Other original tenants included a hardware store, bakery, and shoe repair shop.
Other original tenants included a hardware store, bakery, and shoe repair shop. The Waters family bought out the Jacksons' stake after the center opened. They continued to own and lease the shopping center until [[2014]]. That year the property was sold to a group including attorney [[Payne Baker]] and [[Crestwood Tavern]] owner [[Mike Millican]]. The new owners plan to update the storefronts and repair and resurface the parking lot. They also plan to recruit a restaurant for the vacant gas station.
 
The center was sold to a group headed by [[Payne Baker]] in [[2014]]. The new owners planned to update the storefronts and repair and resurface the parking lot. Baker also planned to recruit a restaurant for the vacant gas station.


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===Former===
===Former===
* [[A Cut Above]], hair salon
* [[A Cut Above]], hair salon
* [[Crestwood Chevron]]
* [[Crestwood Chevron]]/[[Crestwood Auto]]
* [[Hudd's Food Center]]
* [[Hudd's Food Center]]
* [[Reeves Shoe Boutique]]
* [[Reeves Shoe Boutique]]
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* 5502: [[Jerome Sims]] and [[Don Taylor]], State Farm Insurance
* 5502: [[Jerome Sims]] and [[Don Taylor]], State Farm Insurance
* 5504A: [[1st Avenue Upholstery]]
* 5504A: [[1st Avenue Upholstery]]
* 5504D: [[Hi-Tech Hair]]
* 5504D: [[Hi-Tech Hair]] ([[2006]]-)
* 5506: Subway restaurant
* 5506: Subway restaurant
* 5508: [[Urban Cottage]]
* 5508: [[Urban Cottage]]
* 5510: [[Finishing Touch & Alterations]]
* 5510: [[Finishing Touch & Alterations]] ([[1991]]-)
* 5512: [[Crestwood Coffee]]
* 5512: [[Crestwood Coffee]]
* 5514: [[Crestwood Antiques]]
* 5514: [[Crestwood Antiques]]
* 5520: [[Romeo's Sporting Goods]]
* 5520: [[Romeo's Sporting Goods]]
* 5522: [[Vineyard Food Market]]
* 5522: [[Vineyard Food Market]]
* [[Crestwood Tavern]]


==References==
==References==
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* Grant, Don (March 12, 1958) "[http://bplonline.cdmhost.com/cdm/ref/collection/p4017coll2/id/348 Crestwood Center To Add 11 Stores]" {{BPH}} via Birmingham Public Library Digital Collections
* Grant, Don (March 12, 1958) "[http://bplonline.cdmhost.com/cdm/ref/collection/p4017coll2/id/348 Crestwood Center To Add 11 Stores]" {{BPH}} via Birmingham Public Library Digital Collections
* Tomberlin, Michael (April 8, 2014) "Crestwood Center to become Shoppes of Crestwood after $2.5 million investment, ownership change." {{BN}}
* Tomberlin, Michael (April 8, 2014) "Crestwood Center to become Shoppes of Crestwood after $2.5 million investment, ownership change." {{BN}}
* Chapman, Michaelle (April 8, 2014) "New owners for Crestwood Center." {{Weld}}


[[Category:Crestwood Shopping Center|*]]
[[Category:Crestwood Shopping Center|*]]

Revision as of 15:10, 9 April 2014

The Shoppes of Crestwood (formerly Crestwood Shopping Center) is a neighborhood shopping center located on a 3-acres site on the northwest corner of the intersection between Crestwood Boulevard and 56th Street South in Crestwood. It was developed by Ervin Jackson's Jackson Securities and Investment Company as part of their 200-acre post-war Crestwood residential community.

Though Jackson had marked the site as "Reserved for Crestwood Business Section" on his original subdivision map, he did not apply for a commercial re-zoning until 1946. With no specific plans ready to go, he allowed the matter to lose momentum at City Hall, finally getting the zoning officially changed in September 1950. In January 1953 Jackson and partner Newman Waters announced plans for a modern shopping center, including a Shell gasoline station at the corner. This prospect engendered fierce opposition from many Crestwood residents, who formed a committee to oppose Jackson and Water's plans. After their requests to reverse the rezoning or construct a park in place of the shopping center failed, they went to court. A state circuit court decided that the gas station could be considered a public nuisance and should be moved away from the corner. That decision was overturned in June 1955 after a cross-appeal to the Alabama Supreme Court. As he had promised, committee leader and attorney William Soroka appealed the matter to the United States Supreme Court, but they declined to review the decision. Construction of the Shell station proceeded, and it opened in 1956.

The shopping center itself opened on June 27, 1957 with a 10,000 square foot Western Supermarket, Utopia Custom Cleaners and Elliott Drugs as the first tenants. An 11-store expansion was begun just a few months later, in March 1958, bringing the center to 36,000 square feet, doubling parking capacity to 144 spaces, and adding a continuous canopy over the shop entrances. F. H. Hoar and Sons was the contractor.

Other original tenants included a hardware store, bakery, and shoe repair shop. The Waters family bought out the Jacksons' stake after the center opened. They continued to own and lease the shopping center until 2014. That year the property was sold to a group including attorney Payne Baker and Crestwood Tavern owner Mike Millican. The new owners plan to update the storefronts and repair and resurface the parking lot. They also plan to recruit a restaurant for the vacant gas station.


Tenants

Original

Former

Current

References

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