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The '''Kessler Building''', also known as '''Kessler Lofts''' and originally called the '''Allen Building''', is a 14,000 square-foot, 4-story commercial building built by [[B. H. Allen]] in [[1890]] for his produce and commission store at | The '''Kessler Building''', also known as '''Kessler Lofts''' and originally called the '''Allen Building''', is a 14,000 square-foot, 4-story commercial building built by [[B. H. Allen]] in [[1890]] for his produce and commission store at 1924–1926 [[3rd Avenue North]]. | ||
[[Image:Kessler Building.jpg|thumb|left|155px|The Kessler Building in January 2007]] | [[Image:Kessler Building.jpg|thumb|left|155px|The Kessler Building in January 2007]] | ||
After it was damaged in a fire in [[1911]], the masonry facade was renewed with a multi-colored brick pattern. | After it was damaged in a fire in [[1911]], the masonry facade was renewed with a multi-colored brick pattern. | ||
[[Adolph Kessler Jr]] opened his [[Kessler's]] department store in the building in [[1915]]. A $50,000 renovation undertaken by Kessler's son [[Simon Kessler|Simon]] in [[1959]] brought modern interior fixtures, lighting and decor, including a pink and black granite floor with brass inlay on the ground level. | |||
The building has been converted into 7 loft apartments and ground-floor retail space by Dr. [[James Taylor, Sr]] and his family. His [[Taylor & Company LLC]] purchased the building from the [[Owens and Woods Partnership]] in August [[2004]]. A roof deck has also been added for use by residents. | The building has been converted into 7 loft apartments and ground-floor retail space by Dr. [[James Taylor, Sr]] and his family. His [[Taylor & Company LLC]] purchased the building from the [[Owens and Woods Partnership]] in August [[2004]]. A roof deck has also been added for use by residents. | ||
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{{Address box | street=[[3rd Avenue North]] | number=1924–1926 | left=[[The Vault]] | right=[[Blach's building]] }} | |||
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==Tenants== | |||
* [[Basil Allen]] (1905) | |||
* [[C. W. Collins Jr]] (1905) | |||
* [[J. L. Sims]] (1905) | |||
* [[William McCrossin]] attorney (1905) | |||
* [[Birmingham Inferior Court]] (1905) | |||
* [[Moses Crittenden]] (1905) | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* "[http://www.birminghamrewound.com/features/KesslerRemodel(7-59).jpg Remodeling work begun on Kessler's downtown]" (July 1959) ''Birmingham News'' - via [[Birmingham Rewound]] | |||
* {{White-1977}} | * {{White-1977}} | ||
* Wilkinson, Kaija (January 27, 2006). "Activity reverses years of decline." ''Birmingham Business Journal''. | * Wilkinson, Kaija (January 27, 2006). "Activity reverses years of decline." ''Birmingham Business Journal''. | ||
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[[Category:1890 buildings]] | [[Category:1890 buildings]] | ||
[[Category:3rd Avenue North]] | [[Category:3rd Avenue North]] | ||
[[Category:Block 73]] | |||
[[Category:Condo conversions]] | [[Category:Condo conversions]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:37, 2 August 2020
The Kessler Building, also known as Kessler Lofts and originally called the Allen Building, is a 14,000 square-foot, 4-story commercial building built by B. H. Allen in 1890 for his produce and commission store at 1924–1926 3rd Avenue North.
After it was damaged in a fire in 1911, the masonry facade was renewed with a multi-colored brick pattern. Adolph Kessler Jr opened his Kessler's department store in the building in 1915. A $50,000 renovation undertaken by Kessler's son Simon in 1959 brought modern interior fixtures, lighting and decor, including a pink and black granite floor with brass inlay on the ground level.
The building has been converted into 7 loft apartments and ground-floor retail space by Dr. James Taylor, Sr and his family. His Taylor & Company LLC purchased the building from the Owens and Woods Partnership in August 2004. A roof deck has also been added for use by residents.
| To left: The Vault |
3rd Avenue North 1924–1926 |
To right: Blach's building |
Tenants
- Basil Allen (1905)
- C. W. Collins Jr (1905)
- J. L. Sims (1905)
- William McCrossin attorney (1905)
- Birmingham Inferior Court (1905)
- Moses Crittenden (1905)
References
- "Remodeling work begun on Kessler's downtown" (July 1959) Birmingham News - via Birmingham Rewound
- White, Marjorie Longenecker (1977) Downtown Birmingham: Architectural and Historical Walking Tour Guide. Birmingham: Birmingham Historical Society.
- Wilkinson, Kaija (January 27, 2006). "Activity reverses years of decline." Birmingham Business Journal.
- Short, Dale (Fall 2006). "Recreating the Magic: Birmingham's City Center Revives." UAB Magazine.
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External links
- Kessler Lofts web site