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[[Image:Hood-McPherson building.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Hood-McPherson building in March 2005.]] | [[Image:Hood-McPherson building.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Hood-McPherson building in March 2005.]] | ||
:''This article is about the building on 4th Avenue North. For other uses, see [[Hood-McPherson Furniture]].'' | :''This article is about the building on 4th Avenue North in Birmingham. For the building on [[Avenue F Ensley]] see [[Hood-McPherson building (Ensley)]]. For other uses, see [[Hood-McPherson Furniture]].'' | ||
The '''Hood-McPherson building''' is the former [[Hood-McPherson Furniture]] showroom located at 2013-15 [[4th Avenue North]] in [[downtown Birmingham]]. | The '''Hood-McPherson building''' is the former [[Hood-McPherson Furniture]] showroom located at 2013-15 [[4th Avenue North]] in [[downtown Birmingham]]. | ||
The six-story, 44,000 square-foot building was designed by [[Harry Wheelock]] and built by the [[Carroll | The six-story, 44,000 square-foot building was designed by [[Harry Wheelock]] and built by the [[Carroll Blake Construction Co.]] in [[1914]]. The structure is steel and reinforced concrete. The cream-colored terra cotta facade is divided into two triple-window bays with moulded spandrels and a deep cornice. A vertical neon sign is attached to the pier between the bays. | ||
The ground floor was modernized with marble panels and bronze letters as part of a [[1964]] remodeling. The $250,000 project also provided air conditioning and wall-to-wall interior carpeting. | The ground floor was modernized with marble panels and bronze letters as part of a [[1964]] remodeling. The $250,000 project also provided air conditioning and wall-to-wall interior carpeting. | ||
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The long-vacant building was auctioned on [[February 3]], 2011. [[List of artists|Artist]] [[Murray Hiam]] purchased the main building for $125,000 and neighbor [[Standard Furniture]] bought the 3rd Avenue annex for $56,000. | The long-vacant building was auctioned on [[February 3]], 2011. [[List of artists|Artist]] [[Murray Hiam]] purchased the main building for $125,000 and neighbor [[Standard Furniture]] bought the 3rd Avenue annex for $56,000. | ||
The building was subsequently purchased by [[Auburn University]], which developed plans to renovate it for use by the [[Auburn University College of Architecture, Design and Construction|College of Architecture, Design and Construction]];s [[Urban Studio]], as well as for the [[Harbert College of Business]]. [[Williams Blackstock Architects]] designed the renovations. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* {{White-1977}} | * {{White-1977}} | ||
* Diel, Stan (January 13, 2011) "Downtown Birmingham's Hood McPherson building on the block." | * Diel, Stan (January 13, 2011) "Downtown Birmingham's Hood McPherson building on the block." {{BN}} | ||
* Swant, Martin (February 3, 2011) "Birmingham's Hood McPherson building, adjoining property sell at auction." | * Swant, Martin (February 3, 2011) "Birmingham's Hood McPherson building, adjoining property sell at auction." {{BN}} | ||
* Swain, Sharron (June 30, 2022) "Auburn University is bringing new life to the historic Hood-McPherson Building downtown." {{BNow}} | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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[[Category:4th Avenue North]] | [[Category:4th Avenue North]] | ||
[[Category:1914 buildings]] | [[Category:1914 buildings]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Wheelock & Wheelock buildings]] | ||
[[Category:Vacant buildings]] | [[Category:Vacant buildings]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:57, 5 July 2022
- This article is about the building on 4th Avenue North in Birmingham. For the building on Avenue F Ensley see Hood-McPherson building (Ensley). For other uses, see Hood-McPherson Furniture.
The Hood-McPherson building is the former Hood-McPherson Furniture showroom located at 2013-15 4th Avenue North in downtown Birmingham.
The six-story, 44,000 square-foot building was designed by Harry Wheelock and built by the Carroll Blake Construction Co. in 1914. The structure is steel and reinforced concrete. The cream-colored terra cotta facade is divided into two triple-window bays with moulded spandrels and a deep cornice. A vertical neon sign is attached to the pier between the bays.
The ground floor was modernized with marble panels and bronze letters as part of a 1964 remodeling. The $250,000 project also provided air conditioning and wall-to-wall interior carpeting.
The building was connected to Hood-McPherson's former location at 2016 3rd Avenue North by a covered walkway spanning the alley. It was demolished in 2011 following the sale of the buildings.
The long-vacant building was auctioned on February 3, 2011. Artist Murray Hiam purchased the main building for $125,000 and neighbor Standard Furniture bought the 3rd Avenue annex for $56,000.
The building was subsequently purchased by Auburn University, which developed plans to renovate it for use by the College of Architecture, Design and Construction;s Urban Studio, as well as for the Harbert College of Business. Williams Blackstock Architects designed the renovations.
References
- White, Marjorie Longenecker (1977) Downtown Birmingham: Architectural and Historical Walking Tour Guide. Birmingham: Birmingham Historical Society.
- Diel, Stan (January 13, 2011) "Downtown Birmingham's Hood McPherson building on the block." The Birmingham News
- Swant, Martin (February 3, 2011) "Birmingham's Hood McPherson building, adjoining property sell at auction." The Birmingham News
- Swain, Sharron (June 30, 2022) "Auburn University is bringing new life to the historic Hood-McPherson Building downtown." Bham Now
External links
- Hood-McPherson building on Emporis.com