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==== [[11th Street North|11th Street]] intersection====
==== [[11th Street North|11th Street]] intersection====
* North side ([[Block 91]])
* north side ([[Block 91]])
** 1100-1130: [[Pack Health Building]] (built before 1994, former location of the [[Entrepreneurial Center]] (1990s-2007), [[Gallet & Associates]] (2007-2009), [[Terracon]] (2009-2017)
** 1100-1130: [[Pack Health Building]] (built before 1994, former location of the [[Entrepreneurial Center]] (1990s-2007), [[Gallet & Associates]] (2007-2009), [[Terracon]] (2009-2017)
* South side ([[Block 111C]])
*** 1100: former location of [[Augustus Dunker]] (1896)
* south side ([[Block 111C]])
** [[Alagasco Metro Operations Center]] (built 2015)
** [[Alagasco Metro Operations Center]] (built 2015)


==== [[12th Street North|12th Street]] intersection====
==== [[12th Street North|12th Street]] intersection====
* North side ([[Block 92]])
* north side ([[Block 92]])
** 1200: [[Tillman-Levenson Annex]] (built 1960), [[Annex Culinary Incubator]] (2018-)
** 1200: [[Tillman-Levenson Annex]] (built 1960), [[Annex Culinary Incubator]] (2018-)
** 1210: former location of [[Ivy Leaf Coalyard]] (1904)
** 1210: former location of [[Birmingham Coal Co.]] (1896), [[Ivy Leaf Coalyard]] (1904)
** 1230: [[A+ Education Partnership]], [[Kid One Transport]]
** 1230: [[A+ Education Partnership]], [[Kid One Transport]]
* South side ([[Block 111B]])
* south side ([[Block 111B]])
** [[Alagasco Metro Operations Center]] (built 2015)
** [[Alagasco Metro Operations Center]] (built 2015)


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*** 1306: former location of [[Decca Distributing Co.]] record dealer (1960)
*** 1306: former location of [[Decca Distributing Co.]] record dealer (1960)
** 1308-1310: former location of [[Standard Bottle Co.]] (1926)
** 1308-1310: former location of [[Standard Bottle Co.]] (1926)
*** 1308: [[Fashion Etc Hair Salon]], former location of [[S. W. Odom]] saloon (1887), [[Alabama Advertising Company]] (1940), [[U.S. Department of Agriculture]] and [[Alabama Department of Agriculture]] offices (1960-1964)
*** 1308: [[Fashion Etc Hair Salon]], former location of [[S. W. Odom]] saloon (1887), [[Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad Co.]] city store (1896), [[Alabama Advertising Company]] (1940), [[U.S. Department of Agriculture]] and [[Alabama Department of Agriculture]] offices (1960-1964)
*** 1310: former location of [[C. W. Odom]] dry goods (1887), [[McIntyre & Blackburn]] (1904), [[Tito's Lounge]] (1973)
*** 1310: former location of [[C. W. Odom]] dry goods (1887-1891), [[McIntyre & Blackburn]] (1904), [[Tito's Lounge]] (1973)
**** 1310b: former location of [[Paul A. Pocopanni & Associates]] accountants (1964)
**** 1310b: former location of [[Paul A. Pocopanni & Associates]] accountants (1964)
** 1312-1314: [[Birmingham Color Wall]] (2018-), former location of [[Leonard's Restaurant & Lounge]] (1960), [[Trader Joe's]] restaurant & lounge (1964), [[Lynn's Den]] (1987-1998), [[Hunter Furniture]] warehouse (demolished 2017)
** 1312-1314: [[Birmingham Color Wall]] (2018-), former location of [[Leonard's Restaurant & Lounge]] (1960), [[Trader Joe's]] restaurant & lounge (1964), [[Lynn's Den]] (1987-1998), [[Hunter Furniture]] warehouse (demolished 2017)
*** 1312: former location of [[Molay Bros.]] building supply (1960)
*** 1312: former location of [[Molay Bros.]] building supply (1960)
*** 1314: former location of [[Smith & Yancey]] / [[Birmingham Mattress Factory]] (1887), [[City Body & Paint Service]] (1964)
*** 1314: former location of [[Smith & Yancey]] / [[Birmingham Mattress Factory]] (1887), [[City Body & Paint Service]] (1964)
** 1316: former location of [[Mathews Littleton Barber Shop]] (1887), [[Jefferson Woodworking]] (1925-1926), [[Music Center One-Stop]] (2007)
** 1316: former location of [[Mathews Littleton Barber Shop]] (1887), [[Martin Osborne]] (1896), [[Jefferson Woodworking]] (1925-1926), [[Music Center One-Stop]] (2007)
** 1318-1322: [[Hibbett Sports]] team sales
** 1318-1322: [[Hibbett Sports]] team sales
*** 1318: former location of [[J. L. Vincent]] saloon (1887), [[Lilly-Flag Feed Co.]] (1923-1926), [[Sterling Distributors]] warehouse (1960-1964)
*** 1318: former location of [[J. L. Vincent]] saloon (1887), [[Lilly-Flag Feed Co.]] (1923-1926), [[Sterling Distributors]] warehouse (1960-1964)
*** 1320-1324: former location of [[Universal Printing Co.]] (1960-1964)
*** 1320-1324: former location of [[Universal Printing Co.]] (1960-1964)
**** 1320: former location of [[J. W. Deacy]] clothier (1887)
**** 1320: former location of [[J. W. Deacy]] clothier (1887), [[Higgs & Son]] (1896)
**** 1322: former location of [[W. C. McLeod & Co.]] druggists (1887)
**** 1322: former location of [[W. C. McLeod & Co.]] druggists (1887), [[Magic City Drug Co.]] (1896)
**** 1324: former location of [[J. M. Dupuy]] fruit dealer (1878), [[Siphonmix Fountain Co.]] (1926), [[The Plate Shop]] lithographers (1964)
**** 1324: former location of [[J. M. Dupuy]] fruit dealer (1878), [[Siphonmix Fountain Co.]] (1926), [[The Plate Shop]] lithographers (1964)
** 1326: former location of [[J. Comaschi]] fruit dealer / [[McGeever & Tully]] saloon (1887), [[Magic City Drug Co.]] (1904), [[San-Nox Chemical Co.]] (1926), [[Sterling Distributors]] wholesale beer (1960-1964)
** 1326: former location of [[J. Comaschi]] fruit dealer / [[McGeever & Tully]] saloon (1887), [[William Tully]] (1896), [[Magic City Drug Co.]] (1904), [[San-Nox Chemical Co.]] (1926), [[Sterling Distributors]] wholesale beer (1960-1964)
** 1328: former location of [[W. Shackelford]] confectioner (1887), [[John Stratte]] restaurant (1904)
** 1328: former location of [[W. Shackelford]] confectioner (1887), [[John Stratte]] restaurant (1904)
** 1330: former location of [[G. W. Schackleford]] saloon (1887), [[Birmingham Motor Exchange]] (1960), [[Birmingham Motor Transmission Service]] (1964)
** 1330: former location of [[G. W. Schackleford]] saloon (1887), [[Frank Gallagher]] (1896), [[Birmingham Motor Exchange]] (1960), [[Birmingham Motor Transmission Service]] (1964)
* South side ([[Block 111A]])
* South side ([[Block 111A]])
** 1301: [[The Elegant Earth]] warehouse, former location of [[W. H. Adams Flower & Grain Co.]] (1926), [[Buffalo Electric Co.]] (1960-1964)
** 1301: [[The Elegant Earth]] warehouse, former location of [[W. H. Adams Flower & Grain Co.]] (1926), [[Buffalo Electric Co.]] (1960-1964)
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** 1416-1418: former location of [[Birmingham Electric & Manufacturing Co.]] (1904)
** 1416-1418: former location of [[Birmingham Electric & Manufacturing Co.]] (1904)
** 1420-1430: former location of [[Williamson Iron Co.]] (1904)
** 1420-1430: former location of [[Williamson Iron Co.]] (1904)
*** 1422: former location of [[Williamson Iron Co.]] / [[Hood Machine Co.]] (1896)
* South side ([[Block 109D]]
* South side ([[Block 109D]]
** 1401: former location of [[Cahaba Domestic Coal & Coke Co.]] (1926-1935)
** 1401: former location of [[Cahaba Domestic Coal & Coke Co.]] (1926-1935)
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* North side ([[Block 95]])
* North side ([[Block 95]])
** 1500: [[Innovation Depot]], former location of [[Downtown Sears store|Sears Roebuck & Co.]] (1941-1990)
** 1500: [[Innovation Depot]], former location of [[Downtown Sears store|Sears Roebuck & Co.]] (1941-1990)
** 1518: [[W.P. Brewer Planing Mill]] (1887)
** 1516-1530: [[W. P. Brewer Planing Mill]] (1887-1896)
** 1530: former location of [[Central of Georgia Railroad]] and [[Illinois Central Railroad]] freight depot (1926)
*** 1530: former location of [[Central of Georgia Railroad]] and [[Illinois Central Railroad]] freight depot (1926)
* South side ([[Block 109C]])
* South side ([[Block 109C]])
** 1501: former location of [[Loose-Wiles Biscuit Co.]] (1925-1926)
** 1501: former location of [[Loose-Wiles Biscuit Co.]] (1925-1926)
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====[[16th Street North|16th Street]] intersection====
====[[16th Street North|16th Street]] intersection====
* North side ([[Block 96]])
* north side ([[Block 96]]):
** 1600-1610: parking lot for [[Thomas Jefferson Tower]] (2018-)
** 1600-1610: parking lot for [[Thomas Jefferson Tower]] (2018-)
*** 1600-1606: former location of [[Birmingham Railway Light & Power Co.]] freight depot (1904), [[Birmingham Electric Co.]] electrical department (1926)
*** 1600-1606: former location of [[Birmingham Railway Light & Power Co.]] freight depot (1904), [[Birmingham Electric Co.]] electrical department (1926)
**** 1600: former location of [[H.T. Beggs & Son]] lumber (1887), [[Darnell's Downtown Gulf]] gas station (1964)
**** 1600: former location of [[H. T. Beggs & Son]] lumber (1887), [[Darnell's Downtown Gulf]] gas station (1964)
**** 1606: former location of [[Nelson's Cafe]] (1964)
**** 1606: former location of [[Nelson's Cafe]] (1964)
*** 1608-1610: former location of [[Meyer-Blanke Co.]] (1926)
*** 1608-1610: former location of [[Meyer-Blanke Co.]] (1926)
**** 1608: former location of [[Perfection Mattress Co.]] (1896)
**** 1610: former location of [[American Newspaper Union]] (1887)
**** 1610: former location of [[American Newspaper Union]] (1887)
** 1612: former location of [[Allright Birmingham Co.]] parking lot (1964)
** 1612: former location of [[Allright Birmingham Co.]] parking lot (1964)
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*** 1624: former location of [[Going Road Machinery Co.]]/[[Imperial Candy Co.]]/[[Stacy Williams Co.]] (1923-1994)
*** 1624: former location of [[Going Road Machinery Co.]]/[[Imperial Candy Co.]]/[[Stacy Williams Co.]] (1923-1994)
** 1626: former location of [[W. J. McGrail]] saloon (1904),  [[Beesley Products Co.]] (1964), [[Babe's Hot Dogs]] (1985-1990), [[Erika's Beauty Unlimited]] (2007)
** 1626: former location of [[W. J. McGrail]] saloon (1904),  [[Beesley Products Co.]] (1964), [[Babe's Hot Dogs]] (1985-1990), [[Erika's Beauty Unlimited]] (2007)
** 1628: former location of [[Imperial Candy Co.]] (1925), [[B. I. T. Cafe]] (1929), [[Term Financial Co.]] loans (1964)
** 1628: former location of [[W. H. Swinge]] (1896), [[Imperial Candy Co.]] (1925), [[B. I. T. Cafe]] (1929), [[Term Financial Co.]] loans (1964)
** 1630: former location of [[Washington Hotel]] (1904)
** 1630: former location of [[Carrie Skinne]] (1896), [[Washington Hotel]] (1904)
* South side ([[Block 109B]])
* south side ([[Block 109B]]):
** 1601: former location of [[Walters Brokerage Co.]]/[[Donovan Provision Co.]]/[[Diem & Wing Paper Co.]]/[[Ormond Bros. Brokerage Co.]] (1926), [[Hendon Car Park]] parking lot (1964)
** 1601: former location of [[Walters Brokerage Co.]]/[[Donovan Provision Co.]]/[[Diem & Wing Paper Co.]]/[[Ormond Bros. Brokerage Co.]] (1926), [[Hendon Car Park]] parking lot (1964)
** 1605-1615: former location of [[Pizitz]] warehouse (1964)
** 1605-1615: former location of [[Pizitz]] warehouse (1964)
*** 1605-1607: former location of [[Beck Candy & Grocery Co.]] (1925-1926)
*** 1605-1607: former location of [[Beck Candy & Grocery Co.]] (1925-1926)
*** 1609-1611: former location of [[Goodyear Tire & Rubber]] (1925-1926)/[[Educational Exchange Co.]] (1926)
*** 1609-1611: former location of [[Goodyear Tire & Rubber]] (1925-1926)/[[Educational Exchange Co.]] (1926)
*** 1613: former location of [[Tyler Grocery Co.]] (1926), [[Architectural Interiors]], [[Jeffcoat Warehouse]] (2007)
*** 1613: former location of [[Henry Chairsell]] (1896), [[Tyler Grocery Co.]] (1926), [[Architectural Interiors]], [[Jeffcoat Warehouse]] (2007)
** 1617-1619: former location of [[Magnus Grocery Co.]] (1926), [[Beck Candy & Grocery Co.]] (1929-1931)
** 1617-1619: former location of [[Magnus Grocery Co.]] (1926), [[Beck Candy & Grocery Co.]] (1929-1931)
** 1621: former location of [[Morton-Bowles & Co.]] merchandise brokers (1925-1926), [[Noble Bryant Co.]] mill supplies (1929), [[Birmingham Trust National Bank]] printing department (1964), [[American Armored Transport]] (2007)
** 1621: former location of [[Mineral City Coal & Coke Co.]] (1896), [[Morton-Bowles & Co.]] merchandise brokers (1925-1926), [[Noble Bryant Co.]] mill supplies (1929), [[Birmingham Trust National Bank]] printing department (1964), [[American Armored Transport]] (2007)
** 1623: former Birmingham office of [[West Disinfecting Co.]] (1925-1929)
** 1623: former Birmingham office of [[West Disinfecting Co.]] (1925-1929)
** 1625: former location of [[Deacon Brown Bottling Company]] (1911), [[Magic City Bottling & Syrup Co.]] (1911), [[Dixie Asbestos Co.]] (1925-1929), [[Salon Oni's]]
** 1625: former location of [[Deacon Brown Bottling Company]] (1911), [[Magic City Bottling & Syrup Co.]] (1911), [[Dixie Asbestos Co.]] (1925-1929), [[Salon Oni's]]
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====[[17th Street North|17th Street]] intersection====
====[[17th Street North|17th Street]] intersection====
* North side ([[Block 97]])
* north side ([[Block 97]]):
** 1700: former location of [[B. B. Hayes]] saloon (1887), [[G. W. Myers]] saloon (1904), [[Welsh Vinegar Co.]] (1920), [[Sinclair Filling Station]] (1937), [[Ralph Fowler's Service Station]] (1964)
** 1700: former location of [[B. B. Mayes]] saloon (1887-1896), [[G. W. Myers]] saloon (1904), [[Welsh Vinegar Co.]] (1920), [[Sinclair Filling Station]] (1937), [[Ralph Fowler's Service Station]] (1964)
** 1702-1708: former location of [[C. A. Bain Roofing & Sheet Metal Co.]] (1926)
** 1702-1708: former location of [[C. A. Bain Roofing & Sheet Metal Co.]] (1926)
*** 1702: former location of [[J. N. Davidson]] (1896)
*** 1704: former location of [[Samuel Steele]] restaurant (1904)
*** 1704: former location of [[Samuel Steele]] restaurant (1904)
*** 1706: former location of [[J. M. Crittenden]] grocer (1887), [[Brand Bros. & Co.]] (1904)
*** 1706: former location of [[J. M. Crittenden]] grocer (1887), [[John Brown]] (1896), [[Brand Bros. & Co.]] (1904)
*** 1708: former location of [[Russell Brothers Furniture]] (1887), [[McKesson & Robins]] laboratory supplies (1949)
*** 1708: former location of [[Russell Brothers Furniture]] (1887), [[Birmingham Pattern & Jobbing Co.]] (1896), [[McKesson & Robins]] laboratory supplies (1949)
** 1710: [[1710 Building]]/[[Birmingham Police Headquarters]] (built 1928), former location of [[C. D. Ebersol]] clothier (1887), [[J. M. Wright & Co.]] (1926), [[Doster-Northington Drug Co.]] (1929), [[McKesson-Doster-Northington, Inc.]] wholesale drugs (1937), [[Southern Bell]] divisional office (1964), [[Southern Junior College of Business]]
** 1710-1712: former location of [[J. D. Lykes]] (1896)
*** 1710: [[1710 Building]]/[[Birmingham Police Headquarters]] (built 1928), former location of [[C. D. Ebersol]] clothier (1887), [[J. M. Wright & Co.]] (1926), [[Doster-Northington Drug Co.]] (1929), [[McKesson-Doster-Northington, Inc.]] wholesale drugs (1937), [[Southern Bell]] divisional office (1964), [[Southern Junior College of Business]]
** 1712-1714: former location of [[R. L. Sparkman & Co.]] (1926)
** 1712-1714: former location of [[R. L. Sparkman & Co.]] (1926)
*** 1712: [[J.G. Starr]] newstand (1887)
*** 1712: [[J.G. Starr]] newstand (1887)
** 1714-1716: former location of [[G. A. Stowers]] furniture (1886)
** 1714-1716: former location of [[G. A. Stowers]] furniture (1886), [[Birmingham Hosiery Co.]] (1896)
*** 1714: former location of [[W. A Rose]] Musical Instruments (1887), [[Boyd Manufacturing Company]]
*** 1714: former location of [[W. A Rose]] Musical Instruments (1887), [[Boyd Manufacturing Company]]
*** 1716: former location of [[W. C. Hill]] (1887), [[Theiss, Smith & Douglass]] (1904), [[Young & Vann Supply Co.]] belt shop (1926)
*** 1716: former location of [[W. C. Hill]] (1887), [[Theiss, Smith & Douglass]] (1904), [[Young & Vann Supply Co.]] belt shop (1926)
** 1718: former location of [[J. S. Glasgow]] Restaurant (1887), [[Welsh Bros.]] / [[Welsh Vinegar & Extract Co.]] (1904), [[United Furniture Co.]] (1926), [[Ross Brothers Plumbers]], [[Southern Junior College of Business]]
** 1718: former location of [[J. S. Glasgow]] Restaurant (1887), [[Perryman & Co.]] (1896), [[Welsh Bros.]] / [[Welsh Vinegar & Extract Co.]] (1904), [[United Furniture Co.]] (1926), [[Ross Brothers Plumbers]], [[Southern Junior College of Business]]
** 1720: former location of [[C. W. Austin Saloon]] (1887), [[Colby Decorating Co.]] (1926), [[Jason Clark Electrical Co.]] (1929), [[Billingsley-Duddy Inc.]] appliances (1964)
** 1720: former location of [[C. W. Austin Saloon]] (1887), [[C. P. Baldwin]] (1896), [[Colby Decorating Co.]] (1926), [[Jason Clark Electrical Co.]] (1929), [[Billingsley-Duddy Inc.]] appliances (1964)
*** 1720½: former location of [[Southern Steam Carpet Cleaning Co.]] / [[J. W. Hay & Son]] (1904)
*** 1720½: former location of [[Southern Steam Carpet Cleaning Co.]] / [[J. W. Hay & Son]] (1904)
** 1722: former location of [[Boyd Manufacturing Co.]] (1926-1937), [[Seaboard Finance Co.]] (1964)
** 1722: former location of [[M. S. Kacker]] (1896), [[Boyd Manufacturing Co.]] (1926-1937), [[Seaboard Finance Co.]] (1964)
** 1724: former location of [[Doster-Worthington Drug Store]] (1929), [[Continental Commercial College]] (1969-1970)
** 1724: former location of [[Doster-Worthington Drug Store]] (1929), [[Continental Commercial College]] (1969-1970)
** 1726: former location of [[O. D. Stewart Furniture Co.]] (1904), [[Birmingham Gas Appliance Co.]] (1964)
** 1726: former location of [[John MacKenzie]] (1896), [[O. D. Stewart Furniture Co.]] (1904), [[Birmingham Gas Appliance Co.]] (1964)
** 1728-1730: former location of [[Magic City Candy Co.]] (1925-1929), parking lot (1937)
** 1728-1730: former location of [[Magic City Candy Co.]] (1925-1929), parking lot (1937)
*** 1728: former location of [[Richter & Brown]] (1896)
** 1732: former location of [[Back Candy & Grocery Co.]] (1904), [[Alabama Barber Supply Co.]] (1929-1937), [[Maytag Sales & Service]] (1964)
** 1732: former location of [[Back Candy & Grocery Co.]] (1904), [[Alabama Barber Supply Co.]] (1929-1937), [[Maytag Sales & Service]] (1964)
*** 1723B: former location of [[Here Tiz Lunch Stand]] (1929)
*** 1723B: former location of [[Here Tiz Lunch Stand]] (1929)
** 1734-1736: former location of [[Chase's City Band]] (1899), [[McGeever Liquor Co.]] / [[National Hotel]] (1904)
** 1734-1736: former location of [[Chase's City Band]] (1899), [[McGeever Liquor Co.]] / [[National Hotel]] (1904)
*** 1734: former location of [[J. B. Beal Saloon]] (1887), [[Herring-Hall & Martin Safe Co.]] (1929), [[ABC Store No. 12]] (1964)
*** 1734: former location of [[J. B. Beal Saloon]] (1887), [[J. R. Heaton]] (1896), [[Herring-Hall & Martin Safe Co.]] (1929), [[ABC Store No. 12]] (1964)
**** 1734½ : former location of [[Inn Hotel]] (1926)
**** 1734½ : former location of [[Inn Hotel]] (1926)
*** 1736: former location of [[Gulf States Life Building]], [[Boyett's Cigar Store]] (1929),  [[American Life Insurance Company of Alabama]] (1937), [[Wheeler Business College]] (1964)
*** 1736: former location of [[H. McGeever Liquor Co.]] (1896), [[Gulf States Life Building]], [[Boyett's Cigar Store]] (1929),  [[American Life Insurance Company of Alabama]] (1937), [[Wheeler Business College]] (1964)
* South side ([[Block 109A]])
 
* south side ([[Block 109A]]):
** 1701-1703: former location of [[M. C. McCoy Filling Station]] (1929), [[Lee Rodgers Garage]]
** 1701-1703: former location of [[M. C. McCoy Filling Station]] (1929), [[Lee Rodgers Garage]]
*** 1701: former location of [[Mrs. M.A. Geis]] dry goods (1887), [[Moerlein Brewing Co.]] (1904), [[Hazard Manufacturing Co.]] (1926), [[Allright Birmingham Co.]] parking lot (1964)
*** 1701: former location of [[Mrs. M.A. Geis]] dry goods (1887), [[Moerlein Brewing Co.]] (1904), [[Hazard Manufacturing Co.]] (1926), [[Allright Birmingham Co.]] parking lot (1964)
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====[[18th Street North|18th Street]] intersection====
====[[18th Street North|18th Street]] intersection====
[[File:Pandora Cafeteria.jpg|right|thumb|250px|The Pandora Cafeteria at 1804-1806 1st Avenue North (1927-1936)]]
[[File:Pandora Cafeteria.jpg|right|thumb|250px|The Pandora Cafeteria at 1804-1806 1st Avenue North (1927-1936)]]
* North side ([[Block 98]])
* north side ([[Block 98]]):
** 1800-1812: [[Pizitz parking deck]] (built 1965), former location of [[Stewart's Mill]] (1881), [[Shoppers' Park Lot]] (-1964)
** 1800-1812: [[Pizitz parking deck]] (built 1965), former location of [[Stewart's Mill]] (1881), [[Shoppers' Park Lot]] (-1964)
*** 1800: former location of [[Louis Hotel & Cafe]] (1926), [[Manhattan Cafe]] (1929),
*** 1800: former location of [[J. Strathakas]] (1896), [[Louis Hotel & Cafe]] (1926), [[Manhattan Cafe]] (1929),
*** 1802: former location of [[Jacob Joseph]] (1926), [[Clothing & Shoe Store]] (1929), [[Paint & Hardware]] (1937), [[Car Park Inc.]] (-1964)
*** 1802: former location of [[Joseph Abraham]] (1896), [[Jacob Joseph]] (1926), clothing & shoe store (1929), paint & hardware]] (1937), [[Car Park Inc.]] (-1964)
**** 1802½: former location of [[O'Brien House]]
**** 1802½: former location of [[O'Brien House]]
*** 1804-1806: former location of [[National Baking & Lunch Co.]] (1926), [[Pandora Cafeteria]] (1927-1936), [[Sears Roebuck & Co.]] parking & auto accessories (1937)
*** 1804-1806: former location of [[National Baking & Lunch Co.]] (1926), [[Pandora Cafeteria]] (1927-1936), [[Sears Roebuck & Co.]] parking & auto accessories (1937)
**** 1804: former location of [[E. T. Wildsmith & Co.]] stoves (1887), [[Morris Wolf Tennenbaum Bros.]] (1904)
**** 1804: former location of [[E. T. Wildsmith & Co.]] stoves (1887), [[H. Houpt]] / [[McGeever Furniture Co.]] (1896), [[Morris Wolf Tennenbaum Bros.]] (1904)
**** 1806: former location of [[Traveler's Home]] hotel (1887), [[J. C. Smith & Co.]] dairy & creamery (1887), [[S. M. Rogowskie]] saloon (1904)
**** 1806: former location of [[Traveler's Home]] hotel / [[J. C. Smith & Co.]] dairy & creamery (1887), [[Wildsmith Stove Co.]] (1896), [[S. M. Rogowskie]] saloon (1904)
*** 1808: former location of [[E. F. Mathews]] confectioner (1887), [[I. R. Hochstadter]] wholesale liquors, [[Sarah King]] (1926), [[Chinese Restaurant]] (1937)
*** 1808: former location of [[E. F. Mathews]] confectioner (1887), [[I. R. Hochstadter]] wholesale liquors, [[Sarah King]] (1926), "Chinese Restaurant" (1937)
*** 1810: former location of [[Tom Solomon]] restaurant (1904), [[Sol Fleisher]] (1926), [[ABC Store #12]] (1937)
*** 1810: former location of [[George Killibus]] (1896), [[Tom Solomon]] restaurant (1904), [[Sol Fleisher]] (1926), [[ABC Store #12]] (1937)
*** 1812: [[Amway Batts Distributing Co.]], former location of [[Fred Artman]] restaurant / [[H. Hentschel]] saloon (1887), [[Emanuel Bloch]] saloon (1904), [[Mendolsohn & Sons]] (1926),  [[T. P. Raley]] (1929), [[Magic City Barber Supplies]] (1937),  [[Batts Services]] (2007)
*** 1812: [[Amway Batts Distributing Co.]], former location of [[Fred Artman]] restaurant / [[H. Hentschel]] saloon (1887), [[Emanuel Bloch]] saloon (1904), [[Peter Johnston]] (1896), [[Mendolsohn & Sons]] (1926),  [[T. P. Raley]] (1929), [[Magic City Barber Supplies]] (1937),  [[Batts Services]] (2007)
** 1814: former location of [[McGeever & Brennan]] saloon (1887), [[Gus Pappageorge]] restaurant (1904),  [[Samuel Goldstein]] (1926), [[Central Loan Office]] (1929), [[Shook & Fletcher Supply Company]] (1937-1964), [[Jemison Gallery]]
** 1814: former location of [[McGeever & Brennan]] saloon (1887), [[D. L. Brennan]] (1896), [[Gus Pappageorge]] restaurant (1904),  [[Samuel Goldstein]] (1926), [[Central Loan Office]] (1929), [[Shook & Fletcher Supply Company]] (1937-1964), [[Jemison Gallery]]
** 1816: former location of [[Belmont Hotel]] (1887), [[Charles Kaminsky]] Wholesale fruit and produce (1887), [[Herman Hentschel]] saloon (1904), [[Samuel Adelson]] / [[J. J. Cantelou]] (1926), [[B & B Store]] (1929), parking lot (1937)
** 1816: former location of [[Belmont Hotel]] (1887), [[Charles Kaminsky]] wholesale fruit & produce (1887), [[Herman Hentschel]]<!--or Hentschiel--> saloon (1896-1904), [[Samuel Adelson]] / [[J. J. Cantelou]] (1926), [[B & B Store]] (1929), parking lot (1937)
*** 1816½: former location of [[Waddell House]] (1904)
*** 1816½: former location of [[Waddell House]] (1896-1904)
** 1818-1822: former location of [[Sokol's|Sokol Brothers]] furniture (1934-1937), [[Sokol's]] (1940-1949), [[Spencer Furniture]]
** 1818-1822: former location of [[Sokol's|Sokol Brothers]] furniture (1934-1937), [[Sokol's]] (1940-1949), [[Spencer Furniture]]
*** 1818: former location of [[M. Weil & Bro]] clothier (1887), [[Moses Damsky]] (1926)
*** 1818: former location of [[M. Weil & Bro]] clothier (1887), [[Samuel Adison]] (1896), [[Moses Damsky]] (1926)
*** 1820: former location of [[New York Clothing Palace]] (1887), [[Tanner & Elledye]] saloon, [[J. G. Greiner]] saloon (1904), [[Lichter Bros.]] (1926), [[Sokol Brothers]] clothing (1937)
*** 1820: former location of [[New York Clothing Palace]] (1887), [[J. B. Berger]] / [[B. B. Hayes]], [[The Jung Brewing Co.]] (1896), [[Tanner & Elledye]] saloon, [[J. G. Greiner]] saloon (1904), [[Lichter Bros.]] (1926), [[Sokol Brothers]] clothing (1937)
*** 1822: former location of [[Concert Garden]] saloon (1884), [[New York Restaurant]] (1887), [[O'Hare Bros.]] saloon (1904),  [[J. E. Fleisher]] (1926), [[Whaley Furniture Co.]] (1929)
*** 1822: former location of [[Concert Garden]] saloon (1884), [[New York Restaurant]] (1887), [[D. Morola]] (1896), [[O'Hare Bros.]] saloon (1904),  [[J. E. Fleisher]] (1926), [[Whaley Furniture Co.]] (1929)
** 1824-1834: former location of [[O'Brien Opera House]] (built 1882, demolished 1915), [[George Raps]] saloon (1883-1887), [[Molton-Henley Retail Block]] (built 1915, demolished 1990s), expanded [[Sokol's]] store (1951-)
** 1824-1834: former location of [[O'Brien Opera House]] (built 1882, demolished 1915), [[George Raps]] saloon (1883-1887), [[Molton-Henley Retail Block]] (built 1915, demolished 1990s), expanded [[Sokol's]] store (1951-)
*** 1824: former location of [[Jacob Demby]] (1926), [[Old Clothing Store]] (1929)
*** 1824: former location of [[Jacob Demby]] (1926), [[Old Clothing Store]] (1929)
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*** 1828: former location of [[H. Lowenthal]] grocer (1887), [[Opera House Bar]] (1899), [[Kartus & Weinstein]] (1904)
*** 1828: former location of [[H. Lowenthal]] grocer (1887), [[Opera House Bar]] (1899), [[Kartus & Weinstein]] (1904)
*** 1830: former location of [[G. W. Shackleford]] saloon (1887), [[Henrietta Peterson]] saloon (1904), [[J. D. Arbetter]] (1926), [[Goodyear Welt Shoe Repairing]] (1929)
*** 1830: former location of [[G. W. Shackleford]] saloon (1887), [[Henrietta Peterson]] saloon (1904), [[J. D. Arbetter]] (1926), [[Goodyear Welt Shoe Repairing]] (1929)
*** 1832: former location of [[Philip Lipez]]/[[T. S. Larney]] (1296), [[I. Goldburg Store]] (1929)
*** 1832: former location of [[Sommer Tailoring Co.]] (1896) [[Philip Lipez]] / [[T. S. Larney]] (1296), [[I. Goldburg Store]] (1929)
*** 1834: former location of [[K. D. Likes Confectionary]] (1929)
*** 1834: former location of [[K. D. Likes Confectionary]] (1929)
* South side
* South side
** 1801-1803: former location of [[Hotel Royal]] (1887-), [[Alabama Grocery Company]] (1904), [[Alabama Appliance Company]] (1937)
** 1801-1803: former location of [[Hotel Royal]] (1887-), [[Alabama Grocery Company]] (1904), [[Alabama Appliance Company]] (1937)
*** 1801: former location of [[Earle Brothers]] wholesale grocers (1926-1929),
*** 1801: former location of [[C. A. Nolan & Co.]] (1896), [[Earle Brothers]] wholesale grocers (1926-1929),
** 1805-1807: former location of [[Renard Rubber Co.]] (1929), [[Haverty Furniture]] warehouse (1937)
** 1805-1807: former location of [[Renard Rubber Co.]] (1929), [[Haverty Furniture]] warehouse (1937)
*** 1805: former location of [[Alabama Grocery Company]] (birthplace of [[Buffalo Rock Ginger Ale]], 1901) [[B. F. Roden Grocery Co.]] (1904), [[Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co.]] (1926)
*** 1805: former location of [[Jonas Schwab & Co.]] (1896), [[Alabama Grocery Company]] (birthplace of [[Buffalo Rock Ginger Ale]], 1901) [[B. F. Roden Grocery Co.]] (1904), [[Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co.]] (1926)
** 1807: former location of [[Herring-Hall-Marvin Safe Co.]] (1926)
** 1807: former location of [[B. F. Roden & Co.]] (1896), [[Herring-Hall-Marvin Safe Co.]] (1926)
** 1809-1811: [[S. J. Bennett Professional Building]] (demolished 2008-2013), former location of [[U. S. Rubber Co.]] (1926), [[Kee School of Real Estate]] (2007), [[Turner Realty]], [[Loder PC]] attorneys, [[Tyme Mortgage]], [[W. L. Williams Jr]] attorney)
** 1809-1811: [[S. J. Bennett Professional Building]] (demolished 2008-2013), former location of [[U. S. Rubber Co.]] (1926), [[Kee School of Real Estate]] (2007), [[Turner Realty]], [[Loder PC]] attorneys, [[Tyme Mortgage]], [[W. L. Williams Jr]] attorney)
*** 1809: former location of [[Sokol Brothers]] warehouse (1937)
*** 1809: former location of [[Tennessee Grain Co.]] (1896), [[Sokol Brothers]] warehouse (1937)
*** 1811: [[Action Printing & Supply]] (2007), former location of [[Bay Theatre]], [[Veltex Co.]] (1937-1964)
*** 1811: [[Action Printing & Supply]] (2007), former location of [[R. S. Allin]] (1896), [[Bay Theatre]], [[Veltex Co.]] (1937-1964)
*** 1813: former location of [[Cahaba Coal Yard]] (1904)
*** 1813: former location of [[Cahaba Coal Yard]] (1904)
** 1815-1819:  former location of [[National Birmingham Garage]] (1937-1964), [[Budget Rent-A-Car]] (1964)
** 1815-1819:  former location of [[National Birmingham Garage]] (1937-1964), [[Budget Rent-A-Car]] (1964)
*** 1815: former location of [[William Fisch & Co]] restaurant (1904),  [[W. G. Patterson Cigar Store]] (1929)
*** 1815: former location of [[William Fisch & Co]] restaurant (1904),  [[W. G. Patterson Cigar Store]] (1929)
*** 1817: former location of [[B. D. Davidson]] (1926), [[Birmingham Refrigeration Co.]] (1929), [[Highland Cleaners]] (1937), [[Matthews Electric Company]], [[Independent Reciprocal Exchange]] & [[Commonwealth Life & Accident]] insurers (1964)
*** 1817: former location of [[B. D. Davidson]] (1926), [[Birmingham Refrigeration Co.]] (1929), [[Highland Cleaners]] (1937), [[Matthews Electric Company]], [[Independent Reciprocal Exchange]] & [[Commonwealth Life & Accident]] insurers (1964)
*** 1819: former location of [[Birmingham Auto Laundry]]/[[Magic City Plumbing & Heating]] (1926), [[Electrical Speciality]] (1929), [[Roberts Electric]] (1937), [[Modern Home Engineers]] appliances (1948), [[Robert P. Parker]] real estate & [[Joseph A. Miller, Jr]] civil engineer (1964)
*** 1819: former location of [[J. C. Miller]] physician (1896), [[Birmingham Auto Laundry]]/[[Magic City Plumbing & Heating]] (1926), [[Electrical Speciality]] (1929), [[Roberts Electric]] (1937), [[Modern Home Engineers]] appliances (1948), [[Robert P. Parker]] real estate & [[Joseph A. Miller, Jr]] civil engineer (1964)
** 1821-1823: former location of [[Mayberry Hardware Company]] (1899), [[Gray & Dudley Hardware Co.]] (1904), [[Matthews Electric Supply Co.]] (1926)
** 1821-1823: former location of [[Mayberry Hardware Company]] (1899), [[Gray & Dudley Hardware Co.]] (1904), [[Matthews Electric Supply Co.]] (1926)
*** 1823: former location of [[H. Lowenthal]] feed and grain (1887), [[Golbro]] store, [[Goldstein Brothers Inc.]] (1964)
*** 1823: former location of [[H. Lowenthal]] feed and grain (1887), [[Golbro]] store, [[Goldstein Brothers Inc.]] (1964)
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===[[Central City neighborhood]]===
===[[Central City neighborhood]]===
==== [[19th Street North|19th Street]] intersection====
==== [[19th Street North|19th Street]] intersection====
* North side ([[Block 99]])
* north side ([[Block 99]]):
** 1900-1904: [[Saks building]] (built 1895), former location of the [[Marre building]] (1872-1895)
** 1900-1904: [[Saks building]] / [[Louis Saks]] (built 1895), former location of the [[Marre building]] (1872-1895)
*** 1900: [[Ruby Saloon]] (1880s), [[Louis Saks Clothing Store]] (1895-1916), [[Spielberger Brothers]] (1916), [[Ideal Millinery Cloak and Suit Store]] (1926), [[Doster-Northington Drug Store]] (1929), [[Morris Jewelers]] (1948-1964)
*** 1900: [[Ruby Saloon]] (1880s), [[Louis Saks Clothing Store]] (1895-1916), [[Spielberger Brothers]] (1916), [[Ideal Millinery Cloak and Suit Store]] (1926), [[Doster-Northington Drug Store]] (1929), [[Morris Jewelers]] (1948-1964)
**** 1900½: [[H.T. Walker]] Attorney at Law (1887), [[Jas G. Spann & Co.]] Insurance (1887), [[Handy, Bridwell & Dromgoole]] real estate (1887), [[Tate & Co.]] real estate (1887), [[Barton & Co.]] stock brokers (1887)  
**** 1900½: [[H.T. Walker]] Attorney at Law (1887), [[Jas G. Spann & Co.]] Insurance (1887), [[Handy, Bridwell & Dromgoole]] real estate (1887), [[Tate & Co.]] real estate (1887), [[Barton & Co.]] stock brokers (1887)  
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**** 1902a: former location of [[Birmingham Hearing Center]], [[Marshall Allen]] optometrist (1964)
**** 1902a: former location of [[Birmingham Hearing Center]], [[Marshall Allen]] optometrist (1964)
*** 1904: [[Coyote Logistics]] (2015-) / [[Valley National Bank]] (2019-), former location of [[George Hammersmith]] jeweler (1884), [[C.F. Newman & Co.]] saloon and billiards / [[Minnigerode & Ellerbe]] (1887), [[Boxers Bakery]] & lunch room (1926-1929), [[European Bakery]] (1937), [[Model Sales Co.]] clothier (1964), [[Childcare Resources]] (2000s), [[Corporate Realty]] (2005-2015)
*** 1904: [[Coyote Logistics]] (2015-) / [[Valley National Bank]] (2019-), former location of [[George Hammersmith]] jeweler (1884), [[C.F. Newman & Co.]] saloon and billiards / [[Minnigerode & Ellerbe]] (1887), [[Boxers Bakery]] & lunch room (1926-1929), [[European Bakery]] (1937), [[Model Sales Co.]] clothier (1964), [[Childcare Resources]] (2000s), [[Corporate Realty]] (2005-2015)
** 1906: former location of [[Hochstadter & Wise]] wholesale liquors (1875-1884), [[Iron City Exchange]] (1884-), [[M. Batt & Co.]] (1887), [[Withington & Lynch]] druggists (1904),  [[Max Roseman]] (1926), [[Roseman's Shoes]] (1929), [[Liberty Loan Co.]] (1934), [[Linnehaw Jewelry Store]] (1937),  [[Dial Finance Co.]] (1964)
** 1906: former location of [[Hochstadter & Wise]] wholesale liquors (1875-1884), [[Iron City Exchange]] (1884-), [[M. Batt & Co.]] (1887), [[F. M. Lynch]] / [[Withington & Lynch]] druggists (1896-1904),  [[Max Roseman]] (1926), [[Roseman's Shoes]] (1929), [[Liberty Loan Co.]] (1934), [[Linnehaw Jewelry Store]] (1937),  [[Dial Finance Co.]] (1964)
*** 1906½: former location of [[J. C. Abernathy]] / [[Stein Bros.]]
** 1908-1914: parking lot
** 1908-1914: parking lot
*** 1908: former location of [[Baltimore One-Price Clothing Co.]] (1893), [[J. Friedman & Co.]] mens' wear, [[Vaughn's Men's Clothing]] (1929), [[Lichter's|Lichter Department Store]] / [[Licther's|Lichter's Magic Credit]] (1937-1964)
*** 1908: former location of [[J. Friedman & Co.]] mens' wear (1891), [[Baltimore One-Price Clothing Co.]] (1893), [[Vaughn's Men's Clothing]] (1929), [[Lichter's|Lichter Department Store]] / [[Licther's|Lichter's Magic Credit]] (1937-1964)
*** 1910: former location of [[Blach's|J Blach & Son]] clothier (1887), [[St Pierre Stand]] / [[J. D. Collins]] shoes (1896), [[Sacks Shoe Store]] (1926), [[Outlet Shoe Store]] (1929), [[Robertson Hardware Company]] (1937), [[Lipsitz Credit Clothiers]] (1964), [[Bishop Colvin Johnson & Kent]] attorneys
*** 1910: former location of [[Blach's|J Blach & Son]] clothier (1887), [[St Pierre Stand]] / [[J. D. Collins]] shoes (1896), [[Sacks Shoe Store]] (1926), [[Outlet Shoe Store]] (1929), [[Robertson Hardware Company]] (1937), [[Lipsitz Credit Clothiers]] (1964), [[Bishop Colvin Johnson & Kent]] attorneys
**** 1910½: former location of [[Townsend & Hammond]] employment agency (1887)
**** 1910½: former location of [[Townsend & Hammond]] employment agency (1887)
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*** 1930: former location of [[Empire Cafe]] / [[Brown's Cigar Store]] (1900s), [[Patterson's Cigar & Soda Store]] (1929), [[Greene Drug Company]] (1917-1937),  [[City National Bank]] (1965-1982), [[Colonial Bank]] (1982-2009)
*** 1930: former location of [[Empire Cafe]] / [[Brown's Cigar Store]] (1900s), [[Patterson's Cigar & Soda Store]] (1929), [[Greene Drug Company]] (1917-1937),  [[City National Bank]] (1965-1982), [[Colonial Bank]] (1982-2009)
[[File:1890s 1st Ave E from 20th.jpg|right|thumb|425px|1890s view looking east down 1st Avenue, possibly from the [[Morris Hotel|Morris Block]].]]
[[File:1890s 1st Ave E from 20th.jpg|right|thumb|425px|1890s view looking east down 1st Avenue, possibly from the [[Morris Hotel|Morris Block]].]]
* South side ([[Block 108A]])
 
* south side ([[Block 108A]]):
** 1901-1911: [[Allright Parking Garage]]
** 1901-1911: [[Allright Parking Garage]]
*** 1901-1907: former location of [[Morris Block]]/[[Morris Hotel]] (built 1891, demolished 1958)
*** 1901-1907: former location of [[Morris Block]]/[[Morris Hotel]] (built 1891, demolished 1958)
**** 1901-1903: former location of bank (1891)
**** 1901-1903: former location of [[Birmingham Trust & Savings Co.]] (1891-1896)
***** 1901: former location of [[Southern Railway]] office (1904), [[Engel Realty|Meyer-Engel Real Estate]] (1926-1929), [[Morris Tavern]] (1937)
***** 1901: former location of [[Southern Railway]] office (1904), [[Engel Realty|Meyer-Engel Real Estate]] (1926-1929), [[Morris Tavern]] (1937)
***** 1903: former location of [[Frisco System]] office (1904), [[J. H. Huffman]] (1926), [[New Morris Barber Shop]] (1929-1939), [[Morris Jewelers]]
***** 1903: former location of [[Frisco System]] office (1904), [[J. H. Huffman]] (1926), [[New Morris Barber Shop]] (1929-1939), [[Morris Jewelers]]
**** 1905: former location of [[Morris Block]] glass-roofed arcade entrance (1891-1958)
**** 1905: former location of [[Morris Block]] glass-roofed arcade entrance (1891-1958)
**** 1907: former location of [[Knights of Pythias]] (1887), Morris Block offices (1891), [[Davison Electric Co.]] (1929), [[Woodward Billiard Parlor]] (1937)
**** 1907: former location of [[Knights of Pythias]] (1887), Morris Block offices (1891), [[L & N Railroad]] general freight & passenger office (1896), [[Davison Electric Co.]] (1929), [[Woodward Billiard Parlor]] (1937)
*** 1909: former location of [[Allen Building]] (1880s), [[Young & Gage]] grocery (1891), [[The Mecca]] billiard hall & saloon (1904), [[Venable's Cafe]] (1926), [[Engel Realty|Meyer & Engel Agency]] (1934), [[Engel Realty]] (1937)
*** 1909: former location of [[Allen Building]] (1880s), [[Young & Gage]] grocery (1891), [[Chamblee Bros.]] (1896), [[The Mecca]] billiard hall & saloon (1904), [[Venable's Cafe]] (1926), [[Engel Realty|Meyer & Engel Agency]] (1934), [[Engel Realty]] (1937)
**** 1909½: former location of [[New South Industrial Monthly]] (1887), [[Charles Turner]] Attorney at Law (1887), [[Robert M. Oliver]] insurance (1887), [[James E. Long]] real estate (1887), [[W. S. Smith & Co.]] architects / [[Alexander & Corpening]] brokers (1888), [[Red Mens Hall]] (1904), [[Allen & Co.]]/[[Bonazzi & Co.]]/[[J. G. McCall]]/[[J. L. Pounds]]/[[Queen City Printing Ink Co.]]/[[Southern Social & Literary Club]] (1926)
**** 1909½: former location of [[New South Industrial Monthly]] / [[Charles Turner]] attorney / [[Robert M. Oliver]] insurance / [[James E. Long]] real estate (1887), [[W. S. Smith & Co.]] architects / [[Alexander & Corpening]] brokers (1888), [[J. J. Altman]] / [[A. A. Adams & Co.]] / [[A. S. Van Degrift]] / [[L & N Railroad]] land office (1896), [[Red Mens Hall]] (1904), [[Allen & Co.]]/[[Bonazzi & Co.]]/[[J. G. McCall]]/[[J. L. Pounds]]/[[Queen City Printing Ink Co.]]/[[Southern Social & Literary Club]] (1926)
*** 1911-1917: former location of [[Potter Building]] (1904, sold 1964), former location of [[Wheeler Business College]] (1888-)
*** 1911-1917: former location of [[Potter Building]] (built 1880s, sold 1964), former location of [[Wheeler Business College]] (1888-)
**** 1911-1913: former location of [[YMCA]] (3rd floor, 1891)
**** 1911-1913: former location of [[YMCA]] (3rd floor, 1891)
***** 1911: former location of [[A. C. Reckling]] harness maker / [[H. Scholze]] photographer (1887), clothier (1891), [[Klotz & Goldman]] (1904), [[Marc Linx Men's Clothing]], [[Marc Linx Tailors]] (1926-1964)
***** 1911: former location of [[A. C. Reckling]] harness maker / [[H. Scholze]] photographer (1887), clothier (1891), [[L. Rogan & Co.]] (1896), [[Klotz & Goldman]] (1904), [[Marc Linx Men's Clothing]], [[Marc Linx Tailors]] (1926-1964)
***** 1911½: former location of [[DuBois & Webb]] (1893), [[Osce Robert's Stamp & Printing Co.]] (1926)
***** 1911½: former location of [[DuBois & Webb]] (1893), [[Osce Robert's Stamp & Printing Co.]] (1926)
**** 1913-1917: former location of [[Britling Cafeteria No. 1]] (1919-1964)
**** 1913-1917: former location of [[Britling Cafeteria No. 1]] (1919-1964)

Revision as of 13:13, 11 May 2019

1st Avenue North (Downtown) is the section of 1st Avenue North running through downtown Birmingham's Fountain Heights and Central City neighborhoods, between 13th and 26th Streets. The street is also part of U.S. Highway 11.

In the downtown area, 1st Avenue North has a 100-foot right of way, 20 feet wider than the typical street. It carries two lanes of traffic in each direction with a central turn lane and parallel parking at each curb.


Locations

1st Avenue North continues west through Smithfield to Center Street, continuing as Cotton Avenue Southwest

Fountain Heights

11th Street intersection

12th Street intersection

13th Street intersection

14th Street intersection

15th Street intersection (closed)

16th Street intersection

17th Street intersection

18th Street intersection

The Pandora Cafeteria at 1804-1806 1st Avenue North (1927-1936)

Central City neighborhood

19th Street intersection

1890s view looking east down 1st Avenue, possibly from the Morris Block.

20th Street intersection: Heaviest Corner on Earth

21st Street intersection (Rainbow Viaduct)

22nd Street intersection

23rd Street intersection

24th Street intersection

25th Street intersection