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Established in [[1939]], the business passed to the founder's son-in-law [[Price Hightower]] in [[1980]]. Hightower expanded the business with Isuzu, GMC truck and Hyundai franchises. The dealerships were sold to [[Jim Burke Automotive]]. | Established in [[1939]], the business passed to the founder's son-in-law [[Price Hightower]] in [[1980]]. Hightower expanded the business with Isuzu, GMC truck and Hyundai franchises. The dealerships were sold to [[Jim Burke Automotive]]. | ||
The vacant dealership was demolished in [[2014]] for construction of the [[Birmingham Veterans Administration Clinic]] and [[Birmingham Veterans Administration Parking Deck|parking deck]]. | |||
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Revision as of 15:56, 31 March 2014
Steel City Oldsmobile was an auto dealership located at 2415 7th Avenue South (Avenue H). with a tall landmark "OLDS" sign on the corner of 24th Street.
Established in 1939, the business passed to the founder's son-in-law Price Hightower in 1980. Hightower expanded the business with Isuzu, GMC truck and Hyundai franchises. The dealerships were sold to Jim Burke Automotive.
The vacant dealership was demolished in 2014 for construction of the Birmingham Veterans Administration Clinic and parking deck.