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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 | ==Auburn in Birmingham== | ||
The Hood-McPherson building was purchased by [[Auburn University]] in [[2018]] as a new facility 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]]. | |||
[[Poole & Co. Architects]] surveyed the building and prepared programming studies and conceptual designs for the renovation and [[Williams Blackstock Architects]] created the renovation design documents. Construction was delayed due to the [[COVID pandemic]]. [[Stone Building Co.]] began work on the $21.8 million renovation in [[2022]]. The project was completed in May [[2024]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* [http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&id=251897&lng=3 Hood-McPherson building] on Emporis.com | * [http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&id=251897&lng=3 Hood-McPherson building] on Emporis.com | ||
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[[Category:Wheelock & Wheelock buildings]] | [[Category:Wheelock & Wheelock buildings]] | ||
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Revision as of 09:06, 14 May 2024
- 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.
Auburn in Birmingham
The Hood-McPherson building was purchased by Auburn University in 2018 as a new facility for use by the College of Architecture, Design and Construction's Urban Studio, as well as for the Harbert College of Business.
Poole & Co. Architects surveyed the building and prepared programming studies and conceptual designs for the renovation and Williams Blackstock Architects created the renovation design documents. Construction was delayed due to the COVID pandemic. Stone Building Co. began work on the $21.8 million renovation in 2022. The project was completed in May 2024.
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