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'''Park Tower''' is an 11-story, 110-unit condominium tower at 2717 [[Highland Avenue]] South. It was designed by [[Giattina Aycock Architecture Studio|Giattina Fisher & Company]] as '''Park Tower Apartments''' and completed in [[1969]]. Shortly after opening as luxury apartments, the building was converted into [[Birmingham]]'s first fee-simple condominium project. In addition to the residential units, the modern structure also has one commercial unit. The facility features a swimming pool, poolside club room, on-site salon, parking garage, full-time building manager, and on-site security service. In addition, first floor residents have over-sized terraces and 10-foot ceilings while the penthouses feature complete views of [[Vulcan Park]], [[Sloss Furnace]], and the Birmingham skyline. | |||
'''Park Tower''' is an 11-story, 110-unit condominium tower at 2717 [[Highland Avenue]] South. It was designed by [[Giattina Aycock Architecture Studio|Giattina Fisher & Company]] as '''Park Tower Apartments''' and completed in [[1969]]. Shortly after opening as luxury apartments, the building was converted into [[Birmingham]]'s first fee-simple condominium project. In addition to the residential units, the modern structure also has one commercial unit. | |||
[[ | Construction of the Park Tower commenced in November [[1967]]. At this time its construction was to cost an estimated $2,750,000 to complete and featured 107 total units. The project team included: [[Brandon Crawford & Associates]] as architect, [[F. R. Hoar & Sons]] as general contractor, and [[First National Bank of Birmingham]] provided construction financing. The building was topped-out on [[June 29]], [[1968]] and opened to residents in November 1968. | ||
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<!-- The building's common spaces were recently renovated with designer finishes and furnishings. More upgrades such as fresh paint and updated pool area are in store. --> | <!-- The building's common spaces were recently renovated with designer finishes and furnishings. More upgrades such as fresh paint and updated pool area are in store. --> | ||
== Notable residents == | == Notable residents == | ||
* [[Fannie Flagg]] | * [[Fannie Flagg]] | ||
* William Rushton III | * William Rushton III | ||
* [[Nina Miglionico]] | * [[Nina Miglionico]] | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Image:ParkTower.jpg|Main entrance area and signage off Highland Avenue | |||
Image:HistoricalPark Tower.png|Historic image of the tower | |||
Image:OlympicTorchParkTower.png|Olympic torch run at the tower | |||
</gallery> | |||
==References== | |||
* "[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/119623184/park-tower-apartments-started/ Park Tower apartments started]" (November 6, 1967) {{BPH}} - via Newspapers.com | |||
* Cummins, Don "[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/119623444/new-apartment-building-goes-up/ New apartment building goes up]" (January 25, 1968) {{BPH}} - via Newspapers.com | |||
* "[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/119623907/tower-apartment-top-out-is-held/ Tower apartment 'top out' is held]" (June 29, 1968) {{BPH}} - via Newspapers.com | |||
[[Category:1969 buildings]] | [[Category:1969 buildings]] | ||
Revision as of 16:56, 24 February 2023
Park Tower is an 11-story, 110-unit condominium tower at 2717 Highland Avenue South. It was designed by Giattina Fisher & Company as Park Tower Apartments and completed in 1969. Shortly after opening as luxury apartments, the building was converted into Birmingham's first fee-simple condominium project. In addition to the residential units, the modern structure also has one commercial unit. The facility features a swimming pool, poolside club room, on-site salon, parking garage, full-time building manager, and on-site security service. In addition, first floor residents have over-sized terraces and 10-foot ceilings while the penthouses feature complete views of Vulcan Park, Sloss Furnace, and the Birmingham skyline.
Construction of the Park Tower commenced in November 1967. At this time its construction was to cost an estimated $2,750,000 to complete and featured 107 total units. The project team included: Brandon Crawford & Associates as architect, F. R. Hoar & Sons as general contractor, and First National Bank of Birmingham provided construction financing. The building was topped-out on June 29, 1968 and opened to residents in November 1968.
Notable residents
- Fannie Flagg
- William Rushton III
- Nina Miglionico
Gallery
Main entrance area and signage off Highland Avenue
Historic image of the tower
Olympic torch run at the tower
References
- "Park Tower apartments started" (November 6, 1967) Birmingham Post-Herald - via Newspapers.com
- Cummins, Don "New apartment building goes up" (January 25, 1968) Birmingham Post-Herald - via Newspapers.com
- "Tower apartment 'top out' is held" (June 29, 1968) Birmingham Post-Herald - via Newspapers.com