2nd Avenue North (Downtown)

1900 block of 2nd Avenue North in 2006. The Old Kress Building is prominent.

2nd Avenue North (Downtown) is the section of 2nd Avenue North running through downtown Birmingham's Fountain Heights and Central City neighborhoods, between I-65 and 26th Streets.

In the downtown area, 2nd Avenue North has an 80-foot right of way. It is a one-way street which carries three lanes of westbound traffic, with parallel parking at each curb.

The area surrounding 2nd and 3rd Avenue North near the Alabama and Lyric Theatres is considered the heart of Birmingham's Theater District. The section between 22nd and 25th Streets is part of the City Center Loft District, utilized for the annual ArtWalk festival.

The section of 2nd Avenue between 20th and 24th Street is part of the Downtown Birmingham Historic District. Until the mid-1980s, Red Mountain Expressway terminated at the 2nd Avenue North offramp. During that decade rows of Gingko trees were installed along 2nd Avenue as part of the city's urban tree planting project, guided by Nimrod Long & Associates. In general, female trees were planted on the north side of the street and males on the south side.

Locations

For an alphabetical list of locations, see the 2nd Avenue North (Downtown) category.

Dates in parentheses indicate when the address was known to have been used, not necessarily the entire span of its use.

2nd Avenue North continues west through Smithfield to Center Street, continuing as Tuscaloosa Avenue Southwest

Fountain Heights neighborhood

• I-65 passes over

11th Street North

• north side:
  • 1116: Specon Systems, former location of Empire Seafood Co. & Niki's Cafe No. 1 (1964)
  • 1126: former location of City Wholesale Grocery Co.
  • 1130: former location of ABC Distributors/ABC Toy-Town
• south side:
  • 1101: Niki's Restaurant (1951-), former location of The Office Lounge (1964)
  • 1121: Pack Health / Omega Realty Group (2018-), former location of Entrepreneurial Center (-2007), Gallet & Associates (2007-2009), Terracon (2009-2017)

12th Street North

• former location of Mutual Oil Company filling station (1941)
• 1200: Phenix Supply Co., former location of W. P. Ballard & Co. laundry suppliers (1964)
• 1201: former location of Phenix Supply Co. (1964), Tillman-Levenson building
• 1215: former location of Gates Rubber Co. (1964), Southern Well Supply
• 1220-1230: former location of United Plywoods Corp. (1964)
• 1221: former location of Wilson & Co. meat packers (1964)
• former Birmingham Southern Railroad tracks
• former St Louis & San Francisco Railroad tracks

13th Street North

• north side (Block 92):
  • 1300-1314: former location of Birmingham Gas Company/Birmingham Railway, Light & Power Company gas plant (1879-1930s)
  • 1316: former location of dwelling (1891)
  • 1318-1324: former location of Star Hardware (1960s)
    • 1320: former location of dwelling (1891)
    • 1322: former location of Brown's Restaurant (S. Brown, 1887), dwelling (1891)
    • 1324: former location of dwelling (1891)
  • 1326: former location of dwelling (1891)
  • 1330: former location of dwelling (1891), Pizitz Tire Center (1964)
• south side (Block 93):
  • 1301-1305: ACME Building, former location of "small creek" (1891)
    • Acme Gallery (2011-)
    • Redemptive Cycles (2013-)
    • Laced Up Boutique (2016-)
    • Faith Skate Supply (2014-)
    • Magic City Motor Scooters (2008-2013)
  • 1309-1331: Church of the Reconciler
    • 1329-1331: former location of saloon & billiards (1891)

14th Street North

• north side (Block 91):
  • 1400: former location of grocery / fruits (1891), W. P. Wyatt saloon (1904), W. M. Walthall auto repair (1922), Busy Bee Grill, A & H Auto Parts (1964)
  • 1402: former location of vacant store (1891)
  • 1404: former location of vacant store (1891), George Newsome restaurant (1904)
  • 1406: former location of saloon & billiards (1891), Alice Oliver restaurant (1904)
  • 1408: former location of D. Kennedy physician (1887), grocery store (1891), Standard Jewelry (1964)
  • 1410: former location of barber shop (1891), Georgia Jackson restaurant (1904)
  • 1412: former location of restaurant (1891)
    • 1412½: former location of saloon (1891)
  • 1414: former location of vacant store (1891), Ralph Sandwich Shop
  • 1416: former location of vacant store (1891), J. H. Luhrmann saloon (1904), M. C. Dandridge blacksmith (1922)
  • 1418: former location of vacant store (1891), Magic City Fruit Depot
  • 1420: former location of James Wilcox barber shop (1888), vacant store (1891)
  • 1422: former location of Hudson, Hazel & Co. grocers (1887-1891)
  • 1424: former location of dwelling (1891)
  • 1426: former location of dwelling (1891), Hardy Tire Co. (1964)
  • 1428-1430: former location of Dixie Motor Exchange (1958-1964)
    • 1428: former location of vacant lot (1891)
    • 1430: former location of grocery (1891)
• south side (Block 94)
  • 1401-1431: Innovation Depot (2007-), former location of Sears, Roebuck & Co. (1941-1990)
    • 1401-1413: former location of vacant lot (1891)
      • 1403: former location of Tony Poqulatos restaurant (1910)
    • 1415-1431: former location of Williamson Iron Co. (1891)

15th Street North

• north side (Block 90):
  • 1500: former location of dwelling (1891), French Dry Cleaning plant (1922), Louzis Restaurant (August 1946-1964)
  • 1502-1504: former location of The Paint Mart (1964)
    • 1504: former location of Maud Williamson's Bagnio (1888), dwelling (1891)
  • 1506: former location of dwelling (1891), Youngstown Kitchens Engineers (1957), Warren Appliance & Supply Co. (1964)
  • 1508-1510: former location of Alabama Home Supply Co. warehouse (1964)
    • 1508: former location of Maxwell-Crouch Mule Co. (1922)
    • 1510: former location of tenements (1891)
  • 1512-1518: former location of H. E. Manville livery stable (1904)
    • 1512: former location of saloon (1891), Birmingham Garage Co. (1922)
    • 1514: former location of saloon (1891)
    • 1516: former location of grocery store (1891), Alabama Home Supply Co. garage (1964)
    • 1518: former location of dwelling (1891), Century Finance Co. (1964)
  • 1520-1522: former location of Alabama Home Supply Co. warehouse (1964)
    • 1520: former location of dwelling (1891), J. N. Hull & Son (1904), R. P. Elliott blacksmith (1922)
    • 1522: former location of vacant store (1891)
  • 1524: former location of Birmingham Scale & Supply Co. (1910)
    • 1524½: former location of Knights of Pythias hall (1922)
  • 1526: former location of Dement Motor Company (1922), T. O. Ellis Jewelry
  • 1528–1530: former location of M. C. Hudson & Co. saloon (1904)
    • 1528: former location of vacant store (1891)
    • 1530: former location of vacant store (1891), Alabama Home Supply Co. appliances (1964)
  • 1536: former location of Peerless Garage (1922)

• south side (Block 95):
• 1501-1531: Innovation Depot (2007-), former location of Sears Roebuck & Co. (built 1941)
  • 1513: former location of Iron City Steam Bottling Works (1891)
  • 1521-1531: former location of Iron City Foundry & Machine Works (1885), Magic City Steam Bottling Works (1891, burned 1896)
    • 1529½: former location of B. F. Caffey & Co. (1904)

16th Street North

The Thomas Jefferson Hotel

• north side (Block 89):
  • 1600: Industrial Staffing of Alabama, former location of construction site (1891), J. G. Hardy saloon (1904), Nick Photiou lunch room (1922), Royal Cafeteria (1958), Papan's Royal Seafood / Royal Café / Royal Cafeteria (1964) / Royal Restaurant
    • 1600½: former location of dwelling (1891)
  • 1602-1604: former location of Good Housekeeping Store (1964)
  • 1602: former location of Brown Bros. TVs and appliances (1955)
  • 1604: GS Lounge, Birmingham Event Center
  • 1606: Setta's Righteous Cuts barber shop, former location of National Metal Products Co. (1922), Yessick Cycle Company
  • 1608-1610: former location of Exclusive Rubber Tire Co. (1910-1922) / Southern Laboratory Supply (1922), Southern Leather Company, Mid-South Paint Co. (1964) Lewis Kennedy studio, and J. Mark Gooch studio
  • 1612: former location of Standard Basket Co. / Standard Stove Works (1904), Black Horse Inc. (1964)
  • 1614: former location of W. J. Williams blacksmith (1922), Auto Park Inc. parking lot (1964)
  • 1616-1618: former location of attached dwellings (1891)
    • 1616: Brother Bryan Mission, former location of R. P. Parker restaurant (1922), Cargile Beauty College (1964)
    • 1618: former location of G. W. McCormack plumber (1922)
  • 1620: former location of B. Buffington plumber (1922), Car Park Inc. parking lot (1964)
  • 1622: former location of Scholze & Martin plumbers (1922)
  • 1624: former location of J. B. Reynolds barber (1922)
  • 1626: former location of Birmingham Cabinet Works (1922), Nicholas Bogas restaurant (1928)
  • 1628: former location of W. H. Cooper undertaker (1922)
  • 1630: former location of vacant store (1891), J. H. Luhrmann saloon (1904), Playpen toy store, Coshatt's household appliances (1964)

• south side (Block 96):
  • 1601: former location of Birmingham Marble Works (1904), Birmingham Railway, Light & Power Company freight depot (1922), Hayes-Acton Nursery/Hayes Sandwich Shop, Shoppers Snack Bar (1964)
  • 1603: former location of J. Cobin Baker barber shop (1964)
  • 1605-1609: former location of J. W. Snow & Co. carriage factory (1891)
  • 1607–1615: former location of H. Able carriage & wagon works (1902)
    • 1607: former location of W. K. Jones physician (1887)
    • 1609: former location of Western Auto Supply service entrance (1964)
    • 1613: former location of Jeff Plumbers & Mill Supply Co. (1922), Western Auto Stores (1958)
    • 1615: Club 21, former location of Western Auto Supply (1964)
  • 1617–1621: former location of Birmingham Sales & Hardware Co. (1904)
    • 1617: former location of Gibson Veterinary Infirmary (1922), Thomas Jefferson Garage (1964)
  • 1629-1631: Thomas Jefferson Tower (built 1929 as the Thomas Jefferson Hotel), former location of vacant stores (1891), Birmingham Buggy Company (1902)

17th Street North

• north side (Block 88):
  • 1700-1708: Phoenix Building/Phoenix Lofts, former site of Orr & Lanning livery stables, Palace Livery Co. (1904), Weaver & Carnes Garage (1922), former offices of Southern Bell telephone company
    • 1700-1704: former location of Jefferson Garage & Sales Co. (1926)
      • 1700-1702: former location of 2-story duplex (1891)
        • 1700: former location of Mrs A. C. Wilson boarding house (1887), Phoenix Cafe (1931-1953)
        • 1702: former location of Birmingham Leather Company (1931-1937)
      • 1704: former location of a dwelling (1891), Rainbow Furniture Co. (1931), National Cash Register Co. (1937)
    • 1706: former location of Jefferson Barbecue (1926), Lamar Insurance, entrance to the Phoenix Building and Phoenix Bowling Center
  • 1708: former location of a dwelling (1891)
  • 1710-1714: Phoenix Building/Phoenix Lofts (1950 expansion), former location of Jefferson Theatre (built 1900, demolished 1946), Erlanger Theatre (1930s)
    • 1710: lofts entrance, former location of saloon (1891)
    • 1712: former location of grocery store (1891)
    • 1714: former location of grocery store (1891), Mrs B. Leary restaurant (1897)
  • 1716-1718: Jefferson Home Furniture building, former location of Joseph E. Cain Furniture (1929-1931), W. O. Broyles Furniture (1937), Joiner Furniture (1944-1945), Duke Brothers Furniture (1945-1964), Jefferson Home Furniture
    • 1716: former location of grocery store (1891), Fain Motor Co. (1922), Duke Bros. Furniture Co. (1953)
      • 1716A: former location of ticket office (1891)
    • 1718: former location of Katie Cole restaurant / Hawkes & Robinson / Ben Chapman (1904), Drive-a-Ford taxi co. (1922), Drive-a-Ford car rental (1923)
  • 1720-1722: former location of American Laundry Co. (1922)
    • 1720: former location of dwelling (1891), Excelsior Laundry Co. (1926), Peerless Laundry (1929), Pruit Shooting Gallery (1937), J. E. Cain Furniture Co. (1953)
    • 1722: former location of American Laundry (1911), Birmingham Leather Co. (1926-1929), Birmingham Rug & Linoleum Company (1949-1964)
  • 1724-1726: former location of Evans Company electrical equipment (1931), Allright Parking lot (1964)
    • 1724: former location of dwelling (1891), W. H. Day & Co. restaurant / M. A. McCutcheon & Co. (1904), Charles W. Mays harness & hardware (1922-1937), American Laundry Co. (1926-1931), Eugene Beauty Salon / Bessie Peterson chiropodist (1953)
      • 1724½: former location of American Laundry (1929), Birmingham Chickery (1931)
    • 1726: former location of dwelling (1891), Annex Cafe (1910), Whaley-Burgin-Fowler Furniture Co. (1922-1926), Burgin & Fowler Furniture Co. (1929-1931), Credit Tire Store (1937), Mehr's Music Store (1953)
  • 1728-1732: parking lot, former site of Birmingham Hotel/New Florence Hotel (1890s-1935), Gulf Service Station
    • 1728: former location of Covin Baker barber (1931)
    • 1730: former location of dwelling / fruit stand (1891), J. P. Moransas restaurant (1904)
    • 1732: former location of A. Chafitino restaurant (1897), J. F. Laird barber (1922), Florence Cafe (1926)

1700 block of 2nd Avenue North with the Ritz Theater, c. 1950s

• south side (Block 97):
  • 1701-1731: surface parking
    • 1701-1703: former location of Goodyear Tire Co. (1929), C. T. Walter's Auto Garage (1931), Hendon & Co. parking (1964)
    • 1701-1705: former location of Orr & Lanning Livery Stable, Watt's Garage (1931), 2nd Avenue Super Market, dry cleaner
    • 1701: former location of Drive It Yourself Co. autos (1922), Auto Service Co. (1923), Family Service Laundry (1937), Merit Finance Co. (1953)
    • 1703: former location of Saunder's Drive-It-Yourself System (1929), Clarence Walters auto parking (1937), The Circle System restaurant (1953), Reno's Sandwich Shop
    • 1705: former location of lunch counter and barber shop, The Play Pen toys (1953)
    • 1707-1711: former location of Ritz Parking Station (1937)
      • 1707-1709: former location of Ritz Parking Lot (1953)
      • 1709-1711: former location of Acme Canopy Company, Ritz Parking Lot (1964)
        • 1709: former location of Aal Painting Co. (1922)
    • 1711-1715: former location of J. F. Hendon & Co. parking (1953-1964)
      • 1711: former location of Loosley Cycle Co. (1890s-1900s), Cotton States Tire & Rubber Co. (1922)
      • 1713: former location of blacksmith & wood shop (1891), vacant shop (1902), E. A. Bradford Undertaking Co. (1922), barber shop & Hunter M. Smith Co. (1929), J. Ellis Crew restaurant (1937)
        • 1713½: former location of Smith-McDavid Realty Co. (1926), Wallace Gammon signs (1937)
    • 1715-1717: former location of Ritz Parking
      • 1715: former location of blacksmith (1902), Prowell Water Co. (1922), Clyde's Tire Shop (1926), Clarence Walters auto parking / Ritz Parking Station (1937)
      • 1717: former location of Alabama Livery Co. (1904), Smith Motor Co. (1922)
    • 1717-1721: Trousdale & Son livery stable (1885-1887), A. A. Posey & Brother livery stable (1891)
      • 1719–1723: former location of livery stable (1902)
      • 1719-1721: former location of Ritz Theatre (1926-1982)
      • 1719½: former location of George Flanagan veterinarian (1887)
    • 1723-1733: furniture stores / Fleming House boarding house (1902)
      • 1723: former location of Municipal Garage (1922), Johnson & Company Jewelers
      • 1725: former location of Ross Brothers / Molton Transfer Co. (1904), Harvey Furniture Co. (1922), Thomas Willard Cafe (1929), beauty shop (1931), Johnson & Co. jewelers (1937-1959), Mutual Finance Corp. of Vulcan (1964)
      • 1727: former location of Donaldson Furniture Co. (1904), Ritz Beauty Shop (1937), Miami Permanent Wave Co. beauty shop (1953), Miami Beauty Salon and American Beauty College (1964)
        • 1727½: former location of Talbot House (1922), Talbot Hotel (1926), Ritz Billiard Parlor (1931), WBRC-AM studios / Birmingham Broadcasting Co. / International News Service (1953-1964)
      • 1729-1731: former location of Lantrip's Drug Co. (1929-1931), Woods Drugs (1937), Weatherly Cigar & Soda Co., Leon & Arnold's Inc. confectionary (1953)
        • 1729: former location of J. F. Ehrhart harnesses (1922), Channell Florist (1929-1937), Dorothy's Hat Shop,
        • 1731: former location of City Barbecue restaurant (1922-1926), Mehr's Music Store (1959), Allen's Record Bar
        • 1733: former location of Weatherly Retail Foods restaurant (1959-1964), Pasquale's Pizza & Pasta

18th Street North

The Bell Building at 1814 2nd Avenue North in January 1912

• north side (Block 87):
  • 1800-1818: Loveman's parking deck, former site of United States Court House and Post Office (built 1893, demolished 1925), Herman Saks & Sons clothiers (1925-1929), 167th Infantry Army National Guard Armory, American Legion
    • 1800: former location of Alabama Sandwich Shop, Dr Gus No. 2 drive-in (1945), Krystal hamburgers (1964), later a parking lot
    • 1802: former location of Joe Rumore's Record Rack (1954-1970)
      • 1802a: former location of Avalon Beauty Salon (1964)
    • 1804: former location of Alabama Lock & Key, Arrow Finance Co. (1964)
      • 1804a: former location of Alabama Shoe Service (1964)
    • 1808-1810: former location of Ullman Hardware Company, Calder Furniture Co. (1952-), Paul Worrell optometrist (1964-)
      • 1810: former location of Birmingham Steel Jacket Co. armory (1929), Pope Jewelry Company (1964)
    • 1812-1814 : former location of Magic City Printing Works / Birmingham News / Planters' Journal (1887)
      • 1812: former location of Vulcan Loan & Discount Co. (1964)
    • 1814-1818: former 6-story Bell Building (1907-1970), housing the Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Co. offices (1907-1922), Carleton's Furs (1964)
      • 1814: former location of Commercial Abstract Co. / The Birmingham Herald / Southern Iron Worker / Lightfoot & Co. real estate (1887), hardware & tin shop (1891). Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Co. (1904)
      • 1816-1818: former location of Stowers Furniture Co. (1904), Burnett Building (built 1912), Cable Hall, Birmingham Conservatory of Music (1912-1922), Alabama Equal Suffrage Association (1913–1919), Theosophical Society (1922),
        • 1816: former location of R. D. Burnett Cigar Co. (1912–1922), L. F. M. Store (1929), McKelveny-Coats Furniture Co., (1931), Loveman's Annex (1964)
        • 1818: former location of Cable-Shelby-Burton Piano Co. (1912–1925), W. D. Colby Decorating Co.
  • 1820–1830: McWane Science Center IMAX Dome Theater (built 1998)
    • 1820: former location of Harwell & Green (1887), coal office (1891), G. R. Currey / Hood & Winston (1904), Peoples Cafe (Jim Gatoras 1910–1913), Adams Birmingham Thrift Store (1929), Calder Furniture Co. (1964)
    • 1822: former location of Lockwood & Miller undertakers (1887–1891), Simmonds Tailoring Co. / Hagood-Anderson Co. (1904), Florence Billiard Hall (1913), Burdick Billiard Academy (1922)
      • 1822½: former location of Gus Niarhos bootblack (1913), Battle Creek Treatment Rooms / C. E. Graham news stand (1922)
    • 1824-1830: former site of Florence Hotel (1885-1916), 1916 Louis Saks building (Louis Saks Clothiers (1916-1920s), Melancon's (1920s-1936) and Newberry's (1936-1995)
      • 1824–1826: former location of William Wise & Co. saloon (1902–1904)
        • 1824: former location of saloon (1891), Kampanis / Harry Tambakis (1907), R. M. Mingea tailor (1910), The Film Shop (1964)
        • 1826: former location of G. W. Hutchins barber shop (1888-1891), Florence Liquor Store (1902), Campbell & Klotzman saloon ([Alfred Campbell]] / Charles Klotzman 1913)
    • 1828: former location of hotel entrance (1885-1916)
    • 1830: former location of jewelry shop (1891), Marble Barber Shop (1913)
    • 1832: former location of R. D. Burnett Cigar Co. (1904), Florence Cigar Store (1913)
    • 1846: former Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Co. office (1907-1912)

• south side (Block 98):
  • 1801-1813: New Ideal building, former location of New Ideal department store (1941-1990), A & M Millinery / Aland's (1964)
    • 1801-1803: former location of Herman Saks & Sons department store (1925-1929), Sears, Roebuck & Co. department store (1931-1939)
      • 1801: former location of Birmingham Gas Company (1891), C. A. Dorsey / Eagle Saloon (1904), William Scheile saloon (1913), Newmon & Co. meats (1922)
        • 1801½: former location of C. T. Drennen physician (1892), Empire Loan Co. (1913–1922), Ball Loan Co. / Ehler's news stand (1922)
      • 1803: former location of plumbing (1891), Post Office Cafe (1904), Birmingham Leather Co. (1910-1922), Blinn Estate Improvement Co. (1929)
    • 1805-1807: former location of Excelsior Laundry Building (renamed 1902), Excelsior Laundry (1891–1922)
      • 1805: former location of "electric light office" (1891), City Paper Co. / Birmingham Courier (1904), Lennox Realty Co. / Blinn Estate Improvement Co. / Metropolitan Realty Co. / Onita Realty Co. (1913)
    • 1809-1813: former location of New Ideal department store (1935-1990), Betty Gay Shop (1964)
      • 1809-1811: former location of vacant stores (1891), Climax Bar, McLelland or McLellan Store (1929)
        • 1809: former location of Seals Piano & Organ Co. (1904), National Good Roads Campaign headquarters (1911), Yeargin & Dunker saloon (1913), Saizis & Caravella pool hall, Little Gem Cafe (1922)
          • 1809½: former location of James Gianoudes fruit stand (1913), Cosmopolitan Club (1922)
        • 1811: former location of William Reckling harnesses (1908–1913), W. W. Smith shoemacker (1913), Guaranty Leather Co. / Frederick Romei shoemaker (1922)
      • 1813: former location of furniture store (1891), Birmingham Age-Herald (1904), Tennessee Distilling Co. (1913), Durham Woolen Mills (1922) Tennessee Distilling Company, Goold Shop and The Style Shop (closed 1943)
        • 1813½: former location of W. W. Gammon show cards (1922)
  • 1815-1831: Pizitz Building (built 1923), former home of the Louis Pizitz Dry Goods Company
    • 1815-1817: former location of The Apollo bowling alley (1909), Bonnet Box (1934)
      • 1815: former location of Birmingham Iron Age publishers (1881-1888), Birmingham Age-Herald office & printing press (1891), Rickman & Holt (1904), Apollo Billiard Hall / Apollo Billiard Supply Co. (1911–1913), I. S. Engel general merchandise (1922), The Busy Bee Store (1929)
        • 1815½: former location of W. J. Schwantes paper hanger (1922)
      • 1817: former location of grocery store / boarding rooms (1891), P. F. Goss saloon (1904), W. F. Fidger restaurant (1910), Haynes & Co. (1913), Saratoga Exchange Saloon (1904)
        • 1817½: former location of blacksmith shop (1891)
    • 1819–1821: former location of Empire Laundry (1904–1922)
      • 1819: former location of S. L. Warner & Son trunk factory (1891)
      • 1821: former location of Pat Walsh stoves & tinware (1887), gas fittings (1891) Pizitz wall paper dept. (1922)
        • 1821½: former location of Connolly & Rumph / U. J. Brown / Leland Caldwell / Uneeda Pressing Club (1904)
    • 1823: former location of A. B. Greene & Co. / Clark, Guild & Co. / E. R. Hall printer / George P. Herndon & Co. & John V. Sparks real estate (1887), plumber (1891), Johnston & Walter Paint Co. (1904), Rankin-Tuck Paint Co. (1905)
      • 1823½: former location of James P. Withrow surveyor (1887)
    • 1825: former location of tailor (1891), Durham Woolen Mills (1913)
    • 1827-1831: former location of Allen, Carlisle & Taylor insurance (1887)
      • 1827: former location of office (1891)
      • 1831: former location of dry goods & clothing store (1891)

Central City neighborhood

19th Street North

Hudgins' fountain in 1886

• former site of Hudgins' fountain
• north side (Block 86):
  • 1900–1902: 1900 Building (built 2005), former location of the Peerless Saloon building (built 1889, demolished 2003)
    • 1900: Fleetio (2017-), former location of Peerless Saloon (1889–1908), Vaudette Theater (1908–1929), Jaffe Jewelry Co. (1922), Fan Tan Shop, Holiday Shoes (1946–1960s), Florsheim Shoes
      • 1900½: former location of Pellouras Bros shoe polishers (1922), Michael Likos shoe polisher (1925), F. S. Fletcher (1926), I. Koplon merchandise / E. K. Morera (1927), Irwin's Tie Shop (1928)
    • 1902: former location of R. Cefaul food dealer (1887), Jacob Minisman (1904), Cafe Pantaze (1920), Grayson Shops Inc. (1939-1964)
    • 1902½: former location of J. T. May Co. (1904)
  • 1904–1906: Silver's Building (built c. 1918–1922), former location of Silver's 5 & 10 Cent Store (1922), H. L. Green Co. discount store (1930s–1964), McCrory Stores (1970s–1990s), Family Dollar (–2020)
    • 1904: former location of Birmingham Arms Co. / J. W. Lutz & Co. jewelry / Phillips, Louis & Reed real estate (1887), J. B. Stone (1904), Jacobs' perfumer (1911)
      • 1904½: former location of W. C. Echard photographer (1887), Charles E. Bauer printer (1887)
    • 1906: former location of Louis Saks Clothiers (1887-), Snyder & Son (1904)
      • 1906½: former location of J. T. May Co. (1904)
  • 1908: former location of John B. Roden & Co. (1875–1880s), J. A. Mills jeweler (1888), Birmingham Arms Company (c. 1889) Feder & Berk (1904–1909), Ben Hur Hall (1924), Silver's Department Store (1940s)
  • 1910–1914: Old Kress Building, former location of S. H. Kress & Company (1915–1937), W. T. Grant & Company (1939–1973), Snow's Cards and Gifts (1973-)
    • 1910: former location of A. A. Dreyspool & Bro. (1887), J. H. Shepherd photographer (1887–1888), Hirsch Millinery Co. (1904–1911), Birmingham Grocery Company
    • 1910½: former location of Samuel Scott (1899) and Shepherd & Scott photography studios
    • 1912: former location of Birmingham Paint, Glass & Wallpaper Co. (1887)
    • 1914: former location of Corbett Bros. harness and saddles (1887-), McCafferty & Sieg Cigar Manufacturer (1887), S. H. Kress & Co. (1904), Burt's Shoe Store (1931–1964)
      • 1914½: former location of H. C. Brown photographer, J. C. Milner surveyor (1887), Hatch & Meriweather real estate (1887)
  • 1916: former site of Eddy & Brown Manufacturer's Agents (1887), Wall & Giacopazzi fruit dealers (1887), Birmingham Arms & Cycle Co. (1904–1911), Trianon Theater (1913–1930), Peggy Hale Dress Shop (1931–1964), Mudd & Colley Amusement Co. Inc. (1920)
    • 1916½: former location of J. Q. Cohen attorney / J. J. Whittle & Co. / Smithfield Land Company / C. H. Bunch / L. R. Edge / Pierce & Co. real estate (1887)
  • 1918: former location of Levi Sol Home furnishings (1887), Gresham & Co. (1894), Cox Shoe Co. (1904), Jobe-Rose Jewelry Company (1959–), National Shirt Shops (1964)
    • 1918½: former location of DeLuxe Studios photographers (1920–1922), Jobe-Rose Jewelry Company (1902–1959), Lerner Shoes
  • 1920–1922: former location of Ferd Marx clothing (1899–1904), F. W. Woolworth & Co. (1922-1939), Walgreen's Drugs (1940-1945), Mangel's department store (1946-1964)
    • 1920: former location of Magic City Bakery (1887), W. V. Zimmer bakery (1888)
      • 1920½: former location of B. Klipper & Co. (1887)
    • 1922: former location of Little Home Restaurant (1897)
  • 1924–1926: Caheen Building, Organic Harvest grocery (2018–), former location of Caheen Bros. dry goods (1904–1922), Parisian department store (1934-1989)
    • 1924: former location of Jasper Satterfield's One Price Shoe Store / George Beck restaurant (1887), Herman Rich barber shop (1888)
    • 1926: former location of Bimstein & Friedman clothing (1887)
  • 1928–1930: Roden Block (built 1880s), Action Inc., former location of Liggett's drug store and soda fountain,(1922), Parisian department store (1937–1989), Hendon & Huckestein Architects (2000–2004)
    • 1928: Former location of B. F. Roden & Co. wholesale grocers (1887), Samuel Rich (1904), Chandler's Boot Shop (1929), Baker's Shoe Store (1931–), Butler Shoes (1964)
    • 1930: Paramount bar (2014–), former location of E. B. Norton (1904), United Cigar Co. (1922–1931), Paramount Cigar & Soda Co. (1930s–1940s), Corner Soda Shop (1964), Paramount frozen yogurt & waffles (2011–2013)

• south side (Block 99):

Rosenberger's Birmingham Trunk Factory in 1939

• • 1901: former site of the Terry Building/Hughes Drug Store (1881-), Peyton King's law offices, Adams Drugs (1904–1906), A. Schulte cigars (1922-1929), Exchange Cigar Co. (1934), Bob Young Shoe Store (1964)
    • 1901½: former location of Williams Richards insurance (1887)
  • 1901A: former location of Thomas Kandilla's Restaurant, Tom's Hot Dogs/Tom's Coney's (1960s)
  • 1903: former location of L. Marcus dry goods (1887), Gruner, Hubbell & Co. tailors (1899–1904), Morton Hardware (1910), Wright Hat Stores (1916), Morton's Photo Studio, Three Little Tailors (1922), Wormser Hat Store (1922-1929), Eleanor Shop (1931), Tip Top Novelty Shop, OK Jewelry and Optical (1941- ), Busch Jewelry Company (1964), Soul Train of New York clothing (1982)
    • 1903½: former location of L. Gluck tailor (1887), Peter Mackris shoe polisher (1922)
  • 1905: former site of H. C. Erminger candy factory (1887-1888), H. C. Abbott & Bros. jewelers (1904–1910), Plaza Cafe (1920), Adams Drug Co. (1922), Liggett's Drug Store (1929), Cinderella Shoe Store
    • 1905½: former location of Merrill & Horton dentists (1887), Jones & Horton real estate (1887), George Hyde / D. F. Florence / H. S. Florence (1904), Mrs A. L. Williams dressmaker / Mrs B. Gasque hair dresser / M. L. Dominick dentist (1922) Mrs Terrell's Marcel Shoppe hair salon (1925), Birmingham Beauty Shoppe (1931)
  • 1907: former site of A. Speaker jeweler (1884), East Birmingham Land Co. (1887), J.C. Kyle & Co. loans (1887), People's Savings Bank & Trust (1904), Alcazar Theater (1920), Odeon One Theater / A. E. Olive confectioner (1922), Kinney's Shoes (1931), Discount Toys, Consolidated Toy Distributors (1964)
  • 1909: former site of Bennie & Brophy glass, tinware & crockery (1884-1888), Goldstein Bros. (1904), Trivers Clothes (1922), Birmingham Trunk Factory, Rosenberger's Birmingham Trunk (1920s–), Rae's shoes & accessories (1984)
    • 1909½: former site of Dr. J.N. Scott (1887), Miller, Smitherman & Co. real estate (1887)
  • 1911: former site of Lowrey & Preston jewelers (1884), J. Phillips & Bro. furniture (1885-1887), M. H. Burger & Co. / The Leader (1904), Alcazar Theater (1910s–1923), Capitol Theater (1923–1948), , Newmar Theater (1948–1950s), Lindsay Furniture Co. ("sign big red rocker"), A. C. Edwards & Co. furniture store, The Sock Center (1964)
  • 1913-1919: BTNB building (1964), Oak City Church (2019-), former location of Birmingham Trust National Bank (1964-1982), SouthTrust Bank (1982-2004), former site of the McConnell Building (1880s)
    • 1913–1915: former location of Burger Dry Goods Co. (1904), Strand Theater (1915–1959), Newmar Theatre (1959-1962)
      • 1913: former site of Percy R. Smith & Co. (1887), Steele-Smith Dry Goods Co. (burned 1914), Alper Jewelry Company
        • 1913½: former location of McConnell, Morgan & Co. real estate (1887)
      • 1915: former site of A. B. Loveman's Dry Goods Emporium (1887-1890)
        • 1915½: former location of Redington & Hill photographer (1887)
    • 1917: former site of Geo. C. Kelley Hardware/Towers Hardware (1882-1887), Peter Zinszer's Mammoth Furniture House cash house (1894), Prowell Hardware Co. (1904), Hahn the Shoe Man (1922)
    • 1919: former site of the Gifford & Knowles dry goods (1887), Great A. & P. Tea Co. (1904), Galax Theater (1910s-1963)
      • 1919½: former location of J. T. Richardson insurance (1887), C. McAdory real estate (1887), J.T. Richardson real estate (1887)
  • 1921-1923: former location of The Trade Palace clothiers (1893)
    • 1921: former site of J. B. Earle general merchandise (1887-1888), J. Lowinsohn jewelers (1904), A & A Ash Jewelers (1922-1934), Lane Rexall Drugs (1949)
      • 1921½: former location of The Birmingham Sunday Morning Star (1887), Mrs William Evans, Mrs A. M. Garner & Mrs E. Smith dress makers (1887), Vest Brothers painters (1887), Hamilton & Owen real estate (1887), Brunswick Billiard Parlor (1922)
    • 1923: former site of William Hood dry goods (1887), Steele-Smith Dry Goods Co. (1904), Fit Rite Shoe Store (1922), Parrot Hat Shoppe (1925), T. C. King (King's Kash Store) ladies clothes, The Budget Shop, Tropical Orange Bar
    • 1923½: former location of Smith & Stillman real estate (1887), Birmingham Social Club (1925)
  • 1925: former location of Vandegrift & Steele mercantile (-1886), A. B. Vandegrift general merchandise (1886-1887), Alabama Barbers' Supply Co. (1904), A. Kaufman & Co. clothiers, Loventhal Company clothiers (1911), Birmingham Trust & Savings Co. (1922)
  • 1925½: former location of Louis' Place (1910-), Thomas Gulas lunch counter (1922), Pete's Famous Hot Dogs (1940-2011)
  • 1927: Chocolatá (August 2017-), former location of M. Minisman clothier (1887), Harry Turner (1904), Samuel Myer jeweler (1922), Jean's Smart Shoes (1935)
    • 1927½: former location of American Bootblack Parlor (F. T. Skelton 1904)
  • 1929-1931: Webb Building, formerly "Dude-McCoy Building", former location of the Dude Saloon (1871-1907), Frank P. Walker with Frank McCree & Co. barbers and hairdressers (1880s), Peter Triantos hat cleaner (1922), Fletcher's News Stand (1923), Patterson's Cigar Store (1923-1929), Central Cigar Co. (1934), Royal Hat Shop (1925), National Shirt Shop (1931), Mr G. Tie Shop (1964), Pope Jewelers (1970s), Yogo's Frosty Frozen Yogurt (1970s), Chinese Faces, The Purple Onion (1990s)
    • 1929½: former location of Nathan Copeland tailor / C. M. Lorentzen chiropractor, T. L. Downey dental lab, U. S. Marine Corps office / F. W. McInturff pipe repair /J. B. Stallwort dentist (1922)

20th Street North

BPA Deck No. 6 on 2nd Avenue North

• former site of Odeon Two Theater
• north side (Block 85):
  • 2000-2006: Frank Nelson Building (built 1903 as the First National Bank Building), Whiteboard IT, former location of Mineral City Auction & Commission House (1887), National Cigar Shop (1931-1964), The Fountainette (1964), A. & A. Ash Jewelers (1940-2007)
    • 2002: former location of W. R. Rosser & Co. (1887), Palmer, Jergeson & Co. (1887), National Cigar Co. (1931), Oxman Gift Shop, Snow's Cards and Gifts
    • 2004: former location of James W. McDonald confectioner (1887), V. Manfredo restaurant (1897), Esther Brooks (1931), Utopia Cleaners (1964)
      • 2004B: former location of Guaranty Savings & Loan (1931)
      • 2006: former location of Maffatt & Lee (1887), Ansley, Thomas & Co. real estate (1887), W. C. Swem & Co. roofer (1887), Hartsfield Co. (1931-1950s), GAC Finance Corp. (1964)
  • 2008-2010: Garrett Building/Singer Building (built 1885)
    • 2008: former location of A. B. McKenney grocer, Warren Bros. (1904), Joseph Goldstein & Son clothier (1922) (Singer Sewing Machine Co. (1929-1964), Btech Inc. (-2019)
      • 2008½: former location of E. L. Edwards / Ed Warren (1904), Lacy Realty Company, R. T. Boyett photographer (1920)
  • 2010-2024: Birmingham Parking Authority Deck 6 (built 1987)
    • 2010: former location of the H. M. Harton dry goods (1887), Webb Book Co. (1899–1904), Loan & Guaranty Co. (1929), Trustee's Loan & Guaranty Co. (1934), Trustee's Loan & Discount Co. (1950s-1964)
      • 2010½: Charles Whelan physician / W. E. Berry & Co. real estate / Thompson & Co. real estate / John D. Elliott broker (1887), S. P. King Lumber Co. / G. H. Mitchell / H. C. Bullock / Birmingham Humane Society / J. H. Savage / P. M. Vance / S. W. Vance (1904)
    • 2012: former site of Lindsay Furniture Co. (1887), Hopkins Stove & Tinware Co. (1896-1897), Birmingham Stove & Hardware Co. (1904), Bright Cafe (1915), Warren Brothers hardware & sporting goods (1931-1939), Guaranty Savings & Loan Association (1950s-1964)
    • 2014-2016: former location of Royal Theatre building (1929-1953), Morrison's Cafeteria (1953-1965)
      • 2014: former location of Copeland & Henry real estate / A. H. Andrews & Co. school furniture / Lillianthal & Obear Jewelry Co. (1887), Copeland & Stone booksellers (1887–1888), Hoy-Jolley Furniture Co. (1904) Winkley Printing Works, Dewberry & Montgomery Stationery Co. (1914), Webb's Book Store (1928-1939), Preston Furniture, Health Spot Shoes (1952)
        • 2014½: former location of Brown & Hickman attorneys (1887)
      • 2016: former location of Gasser's restaurant (1880s), A. J. Murphy & Co. real estate (1887), Singer Manufacturing Co. (1887), Ellis Restaurant (1904–1905), Albert Restaurant (1910), Best Theatre (1913–1915), Royal Theatre (1929-1953)
        • 2016½: former location of Miss Jennie Phillips dressmaker (1887), F. Wehage (1904)
    • 2018: former location of Stollenwerck & Lewis druggists (1887), Jesse French Piano & Organ Co. (1904), Hoy-Rattermann Carpet Co. (1914), Hynds-Upshaw Paint & Glass Co., Butcher Tool & Hardware (1929), Webb Book Store (1931), Studio Book Shop (1950s), State Luggage & Jewelry Co. pawn shop (1964),
      • 2018½: former location of Dr R. B. Webb oculist (1887)/ R. A. Berry / E. P. Earl / Hughes & Chew / E. P. Riggs / R. B. Webb physicians (1887)
    • 2020: former location of George Cristopher fruit dealer (1887), The Fair (1904), John W. O'Neill Co. cookware (1929-1931), The Fair, Gordon's Optical, Spielberg's Camera Shop and Shoe Center
    • 2022: former location of C. H. Francis & Co. shoes, / W. N. Benson engraver / R. W. A. Wilda real estate (1887), Roden & McWilliams shoes (1890), Chamblee Bros. (1904), Patton-Pope Drug Co. (1929), Levan Jewelry Company, Greater Birmingham Paint Supply, Sportman Barber Shop (1964)
      • 2022½: former location of Monroe & Mason real estate (1887). Boyett's Photo Studio (1935)
    • 2024: former location of American National Bank (1887–1888), Victor Realty Building, J. C. Marks Liquor Co. (1904–1908), C. D. Kenny (1915–1935), Melba Theater and Melba Shop (1964)
      • 2024½: former location of Mrs Irene Semon millinery (1887)
  • 2026-2028: Comer Building/City Federal Building (1913-)
    • 2026: former location of Shannon & George Attorneys at Law (1887), J. C Hodson & Co. real estate (1887)
      • 2026½: former location of Hewitt, Walker & Porter Attorneys at Law (1887)

Top of the City Federal Building

• south side (Block 100):
  • 2001-2003: Bromberg's building (built 1946), Bromberg's offices, former location of Bromberg's jewelry store.
    • 2001: former location of W. M. Rosenstihl Jr jeweler (1884-1887), Stein's Men's Clothes (1929), Drennen Department Store (1922-1931)
      • 2001½: former location of Smith & Terry real estate (1887)
    • 2003: former location of H. J. Smith & Son dry goods (1887), Little Home Restaurant (1903–1904), Webb & Owings booksellers, Webb Book Company (1894-1940s)
  • 2005: former location of Yancey & Wheeless grocers (1887), Temerson Bros. (1904), D. C. Redington's photographic studios
  • 2007: former location of R. S. Warner confectioner (1887), W. L. Kelley stove dealer, real estate (1887-1888), Malone Boot & Shoe Co. (1894), Monarch Market, Talking Machine Company phonographs (T. Williams 1904–1911), Polly's Ladies' Dresses (1931)
  • 2007½: former location of H. Dimick printer (1887), J. W. Adams photographer, Danceland Studios (1964)
  • 2009–17: Berry Project
    • 2009: former location of Lee Building, H. H. Souder & Co. dry goods (1887}, W. R. McGavock Co. (1904), Kaufman Simpson Co. (1929-1931), Jaffe Jewelry Co., Famous Shoe Bar (1964)
    • 2009½: former location of George Wells Tyler Attorney at Law (1887), Olan Mills of Alabama, Danceland Studios (1964)
    • 2011: Longshore Building, former location of Mrs E. C. Star (1904), Birmingham Loan Co. pawn shop (1931-1964)
    • 2011½-2013½: former site of Sublett Hall (1885-1887)
    • 2013-2015: former location of W. S. Brown general merchandise (1887–1904)
      • 2013: Meelheim Building, former location of W. S. Brown dry goods (1880s), Martha Washington Lunch, Loop Market, Dobbs Gallery, Helen restaurant (2020–)
      • 2015: Berry Building (built 1906), former location of J. E. Ellis & Co. druggists (1887), M.T. Graham jewelry, optician (1887), Burger Dry Goods (1906-), Burger-Phillips (1929), Broadhead Furniture Co. (1931-1946), Belk-Hudson department store (1956), Bennett Amaro Furniture Co. and Helen & Wally's Halo of Beauty (1964).
    • 2017: former site of Ellis Drug Company (1880s), Smith & Coughlan cotton merchant (1887), Gunn Drug Co. (1904), Monarch Market, Sample Shoe Center (1964)
  • 2019-2023: former location of Drennen & Co. (1887–1904)
    • 2019: former location of T. S. Woods dry goods (1876-), Birmingham Furniture Co. (1887), New 20th Century Bakery (1931-1949), Top Dollar Stores (1964)
      • 2019½: former location of Charles T. Drennen & B. L. Wyman (1887) physicians / W.L. Wilson & Co. real estate (1887)
    • 2021-2023: former location of John W. O'Neill Co. general merchandise (1899), R. B. Broyles Furniture (1923-1970)
      • 2021: Drennen Building (built c. 1895), former location of Smith Boot & Shoe Company (1888)
      • 2023: former location of The Bijou candy shop (1888), Birmingham Post Office No. 1 (1964)
  • 2025-2027: Cayce Building (built c. 1880)
    • 2025: former location of Butler's Executive Grooming Lounge, George C. Russell grocer (1887), Mehr's Music Store (1929), Mendleson Jewelry (1931), New Indiana Gold & Silver Co., Terry's Tall Fashions (1964)
      • 2025½: former location of Dansby, King & Hart real estate (1887)
    • 2025B: former location of DeMoe's Delicious Hot Dogs (1964)
    • 2027: former location of Excelsior Bakery (1886), Boggan & Thornton Grocery (1887), J. E. Heins bakery (1888), Amzi Godden drug & seed store (1892-), Terreson's photo printing, James H. Tinder manufacturing optician (1914), Fashion Dress Shop (1929), Hammett's pork sausage shop and Dollar Shoe Box (1939-1964), Alabama Rivers Alliance (1997-2013)
      • 2027½: former location of Gilbert Carter pianos (1884), Dr. W.N. Shoemaker (1887), Magic City Copying Co.
  • 2029: Smitherman & Smitherman attorneys, former location of Wilson Brothers dry goods (1887), Woods & Todd real estate (1887), Dewberry & Montgomery Stationery Co. (1911), Post Card Exchange (1914-1919), Electric Maid Bake Shop and Sanitary Market (1929-1964)
    • 2029½: Jones & Davis Attorneys at Law (1887), A.W. Key & Co. (1887), J.T.S. Wade real estate (1887), J.L. Ward real estate (1887)
  • 2031: former location of A. C. Oxford photo studio (1870s), Amzi Godden drug & seed store (1887-1892), Dewberry Drugs (1929-1964)
    • 2031½: former location of Linquest & Jordan dentists, oculists & aurists (1887), Dr. W.D. Cooper (1887), Drs. Ledbetter & Cox (1887)

21st Street North

• north side (Block 84):
  • 2100-2110: Central Parking System parking lot, formerly Hindon Car Park (1964)
    • 2100-2106: former location of Richards House hotel (1885-1887)
      • 2100: former location of grocery store (1885), cigar stand / Western Union telegraph office (1888), saloon (1891), C. F. Horst saloon (1904), Albert Carnes restaurant (1928), Ace's Place (1929), Star Sandwich Shop (1958)
        • 2100A: former location of Royal Shoes (1929) Liberty Loan Co. (1931),
      • 2102: former location of vacant store (1885), Palace Royal Restaurant (1887–1888), barber (1891), Kartus Korner (1929)
        • 2012A: former location of tailor (1891)
      • 2104: former location of Palace Royal Hotel (1888), news stand (1891), C. Balabanos (1907), D. S. Alper Jewelry (1929)
      • 2106: former location of grocery & dry goods (1885), Mammoth Shoe House of Solomon Bernstein (1886-1887), boots & shoes (1888–1891), Silver Moon Cafe (1929), Lichter's Shoes (1931)
        • 2106½: former location of Willis & McLean real estate (1887)
    • 2108: former location of Garrard & Baker groceries, confections, tobacco & cigars / Bram & Pettyjohn real estate (1887), auction house (1888), drug store (1891), Chicago Loan Co. (1929)
    • 2110: former location of Brooks & McKibben drug store (1886-1887), J. C. Abernathy / W. H. Abernathy / W. S. Edwards physicians (1887), C. C. Brooks drug store (1887-1888), boots & shoes (1891), W. M. Pearson saloon (1904), Thom McAn Shoes (1931)
    • 2112: former location of Blank Brothers clothiers (1887-1888), Red Star Clothing Co. (1929), Liberty Loan Co. (1964)
      • 2112½: former location of B. A. Stewart artist (1888)
  • 2114: BBVA Compass drive-in teller, former location of tea room (1888–1891), M. Kroman Shoe & Clothing Store (1929), United Jewelry & Loan (1964)
  • 2116-2118: Levy's Fine Jewelry
    • 2116: former location of S. E. Laird Hardware (1887–1888), furniture store (1891), Bohemian Bakery (1914-), Levy Loan Company (1929-1964)
      • 2116A: former location of M. W. Steele architect (1884), Coplon's Clothing & Shoe Store (1929)
    • 2118: former location of Birmingham Auction Co. (1887), dry goods (1888), sewing machine showroom (1891), Hynds-Upshaw paint, decorating and glass supply (1920s-1931), Rose Bonds Furniture (1964)
      • 2118½: former location of Union Sign Co. & H. H. Hawkins and C. F. Cunningham painters (1923)
  • 2120: former location of E. Block clothier / E. Bersford dress maker (1887), millinery (1888), clothier (1891), Ralph Barstein & Co., McVay & McCarty Bros saloon (1903), W. R. McVay saloon (1904), Leitman's Clothing & J. Schwab Shoe Store (1929), George M. Crow Furniture (1964)
    • 2120½: former location of J.H. Gallagher upholsterer (1887)
  • 2122-2124: former location of J. Bonfeld & Sons Clothing (1929)
    • 2122: former location of S. Francerville (1887), sewing machines (1888), tin shop (1891)
      • 2122½: former location of Theo W. Sweeny photographer (1887–1888)
  • 2124-2132: former location of Shopper's Car Park (1964)
    • 2124: former location of S. W. Emmons produce (1887-1888), Thomas Dudley restaurant (1904), Robert's Sporting Goods (1946)
      • 2124½: former offices of the Alabama Christian Advocate (1884)
    • 2126: former location of J. E. Heins baker / Mrs L. M. Ogletree dress maker (1887), saloon (1888), People's Loan Co. (1929)
    • 2128: former location of E. R. Jolley & Co. confectioners (1887), A. Robinson Merchant Tailor (1887), saloon (1888–1891), Gustavo Balabonas restaurant (1904), Balabonas & Sarres restaurant (1910), The Silver Moon Cafe (C. D. Balabonas 1911), Quality Dress Shop (1929)
      • 2128B: former location of barber shop (1891)
    • 2130-2132: former location of fruit stand (1888–1891), Fred Cornelius restaurant (1897), T. H. Harris & Co. saloon (1904), Lucky Sandwich Shop (1929)
      • 2132: former location of Miracle Shoe Store (1929)

The Zinszer Building at 2115-2119 2nd Avenue North

• south side (Block 101):
  • 2101-2105: Florentine Building (built 1925-1927)
    • 2101-2103: former site of the Jefferson County Bank Building (1884-1925), former location of Jeffferson County Savings Bank (1884-1891)
      • 2101: former location of J. W. Clary photographer (1884), Alabama Fish & Oyster Co. (1925), Hagan-Dunlop Drug Co. (1929), Par Value Loan Co. (1931), Vulcan Loan & Discount
      • 2103: former location of Whilden & Meginiss clothiers (1887), D. Lubelsky merchant tailor (1888), Dale Carnegie Courses and Leadership Training Services (1964)
    • 2105: former location of The Bradfield Co. loans / Cornish, Randall & Guedry real estate / D. A. Smith real estate (1887), J. D. Chichester real estate (1888), paper hangers (1891), Sanitary Market (1923), Domit Brothers' Market (1929), Lipitz Cafe (1931), Tunkle's Grill (1940s)
  • 2107: Denechaud House (built 1887) Comer & Upshaw attorneys, former location of C. Lazarus, hide dealer (1883-1884), Denechaud House hotel and restaurant (1887–1889), tea room (1891) Wheeling & Roddy saloon (1904), Quality Market (1929), Kibry-Pierce Paint Company (1949), People's Loan Co. (1964-1970s), Designform architects (1993-2002)
    • 2107½: William Upshaw Patricia Comer loft (2013-)
  • 2109: former location of C. Lazarus hides, fur & wool (1887–1888), Hill Grocery Co. (1929)
  • 2111: former location of sewing machine showroom (1891), Whittle Furniture Co. (1929)
  • 2113: former location of Seals Bros. pianos & organs (1888–1891), McGough's Bakery (1929), Tip Top Records, Brooks Clothing & Furniture (1964)
    • 2113: former location of Anzeiger des Südens newspaper (1890)
  • 2115-2119: Zinszer Building (built 1889), former location of Peter Zinszer's Mammoth Furniture House (1887-1904)
    • 2115: former location of liquor store (1891), Birmingham Market (1929)
    • 2117: Arlington Properties / Spain & Gillon, former location of furniture store (1891), Beard Furniture (1964)
      • 2117½: former location of Communist Party USA office (1929-1930)
    • 2119: former location of furniture store (1891), Loveman's toy annex (seasonal, 1965)
  • 2121-2123: Daniels Building (built 1888), former location E.L. Klinner Furniture Co. (1934)
    • 2121: HD&J accountants, former location of V.V.V. Blood Medicine Manufacturing Company, W. O. Broyles Furniture Co. (1929), Bennett Amaro Furniture Co. storage (1964), Spencer Furniture
  • 2125-2131: former location of Duncan Livery Co. (1904)
    • 2125: The Collins, former location of leather shop (1891), J. D. Crump harnesses (1908), Western Meat Market (1929), New York Pawn Shop (1964), Metro Bistro)
      • 2125½: Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodge (1964)
    • 2127-2131: former location of Casino Theatre (1888), livery stable (1891), Yeilding Brothers Company / Yeilding's department store (1911-1964), Calder Furniture Co.
      • 2127: former location of barber shop (1891)
      • 2129: former location of skating rink (1885), stable entrance (1891)
      • 2131: former location of fruit stand (1891)

22nd Street North

• North side (Block 83)
  • 2200: former location of dry goods store (1891), J. D. Hagan & Co. saloon (1904), Jones Valley Barbecue (1929), Kansas City Steak House (1964), Johnson Tailors & Formal Rentals (Eddie Johnson 1981)
  • 2202: former location of B. Kiam loans (1887), George Kanakis restaurant (1904), F. R. Gaudin restaurant (1910), hat & shoe shop (1929)
  • 2204: Emmanuel’s Barbering Salon (2005-), former location of Gilbert Dawson barber shop (1887-1888), restaurant (1891), Uncle Sam Loan Co. (1929), Lee-Ben Inc. pawn shop & Alabama Goodwill Industries thrift shop (1964)
  • 2206: former location of grocery store (1891), Israel's Clothing Store (1929), Howell-Williams Co. locksmiths (1964)
  • 2208: former location of R. T. Markham carpentry shop (1887-), "negro restaurant, cobbler & barber" (1891), Prince Radio Co. (1964)
  • 2210: Offices of Dynamic Civil Solutions and Ray Harsh Design, former location of W. D. Crew Furniture (1929), Broyles & Cooper furniture, Clyde Aldridge Furniture (-1960s), Cohen Carnaggio Reynolds architects (1998-2005), Black & White (2005-2013)
  • 2210a: former location of Percy's Steak House
  • 2212: Gingold Building (built c. 1904), Bamboo on 2nd, former location of William Dunn restaurant (1904), Gingold Furniture Co. (1929-1964), Central Plumbing & Mill Supply Co. (1964), Wholesale Paint Distributors (1957-1964), Lucas Paint & Wallpaper (1964) and Pan-Atlantic Wallpaper & Paint Co. (1964)
    • 2212A: former location of dry goods store (1891)
    • 2212B: former location of boots & shoes store (1891)
  • 2214: Taylor Carriage Company building (built c. 1905), former location of Southern Pacific Tea Co. (1887), R. A. Green Furniture (1929), Lucas Paints (1984), Ballard Law Firm (2004-2019)
  • 2216: former location of Weatherly Furniture Co. (1929)
  • 2218: Le Fresca pizzeria (February 2020-), former location of Broadhead-Klinner Furniture (1929), E. L. Klinner Furniture Co. (1964), Hill's Commercial Interiors
  • 2220: former location of carriage shop (1891) Harris Goldberg saloon (1904) Shannon Cycle Company (1923), S. J. Brintel Clothing (1929)
    • 2220½: former location of print shop (1891)
  • 2222-2230: Athens Building (built 1960s) / Athens Flatts (2007-)
    • 2222: former location of Dawson Brothers Bicycles, Luke & Co. grocers (1887), J. Krantz Hardware (1929), Royal Auto Stores (1958), U.S. Social Security Payment Center annex (1964)
      • 2222A: former location of saloon (1891)
      • 2222B: former location of shoe shop (1891)
    • 2224: former location of Greenwald's Clothing (1929)
    • 2226: former location of fruit stand (1891), Goodyear Welt Shoe Repairing (1929), Margaret's Grill (Margaret Johns 1958)
    • 2230: former location of boots & shoes (1891), Stich Saloon (1904), Kentucky Distilling Company (1915), A. Gottlier Clothing (1929)
• South side (Block 102)
  • 2201-2203: Wheelock Building, Canary Gallery (2016-), former location of Duke Brothers Furniture (1929), Alabama Novelty House (1944-1964), Storkland Furniture (1970s-1998)
    • 2201: former location of Birmingham Natatorium (1895-1905)
  • 2205: Amzi Godden Seed & Grain Co. building (built c. 1917), Green Rock (2021–), former location of Amzi Godden Seed & Grain Co. (1917–), Alabama Home Furniture (1929), H. G. Hastings Co. (1929-1949) / James Harris watchmaker (1929), AAA Furniture (1984), Blair Furniture (–2021)
  • 2207: Hood & Wheeler Furniture Co. building, Green Rock (2021–), former location of Hood & Wheeler Furniture Co., W. V. Prince Furniture (1929), Storkland Furniture (–2021)
  • 2209-2211: Green-Bragan Building (built c. 1911), former location of Najjar's Bargain Center (1984)
    • 2209: former location of Jesse Crawford restaurant (1904) Counts Brothers Sewing Machine Company & Counts Brothers Furniture (1929)
    • 2211: El Barrio, former location of George Levert restaurant (1887), cobbler shop / photographer's studio (1891), Maxwell-Crow Furniture Company, Bragan Brothers hardware & repairs (1923-1929), Brooks Furniture Co. (1964)
  • 2213-2215: former location of Wallace & Allen Furniture (1929), Magic City Furniture Co. (1964)
    • 2213: former location of Dhonau, Hughes & Co. (1887)
    • 2215: former location of J. Rhodes artist (1887), Birmingham Steam Dye Works (1888), stoves & tin shop (1891)
  • 2217-2219: former location of Fountain & Wells soda water manufacturers, Wheeler-Smith Furniture (1929), Standard Furniture (1964)
    • 2217: former location of Harrison & Rasch barber shop (1888)
    • 2219: former location of Second Avenue Hotel (1887), Birmingham Furniture Co. (1887-1891), Fish & Bosman restaurant (1904), Woods Piano & Furniture (1957)
  • 2221-2223: former location of Vandegrift & Steele mercantile, furniture store (1891)
    • 2221: former location of J. C. Marks & Co. wholesale wine, liquor & cigars (1887), Hoover Furniture Co. (1929), Dixie Furniture Co. (1934)
  • 2223-2227: "The Thomas" (renovated 2017), Nequette Architecture & Design (2017-) / Sigao Studios (2018–2019)
    • 2223-2225: W. S. Brown Mercantile Building (built 1905), former site of The Casino theater (1880s)
      • 2223: former location of Lowry Furniture Co. (1929), Shannon Cycle Co. (1941), Dixie Cycle & Toy Co. (1953-1976), Harold's Furniture (-2016)
      • 2225: Aviné wine bar (2020–)m former location of produce stand (1891), W. S. Brown & Co. supplies (1911), N. W. Smith Furniture Co. (1929), Appliance Exchange (1964), Birmingham Gas Appliance Co. (1971), Harold's Furniture (-2016)
    • 2227: former location of grocery store (1891), Jebeles & Colias bakery & confectionary (1904-1914), Hunter-Allen Furniture (1929), Ideal Home Furnishing (1964), Harold's Furniture (1969-2016)
  • 2231-2233: Commercial building (built c. 1916), former location of Prince Radio Co. (1931-1946), Spencer Furniture (1964), Cameron Furniture (1984)

23rd Street North

• north side (Block 82)
  • 2300-2302: parking lot
    • 2300: former location of saloon (1891), McKee & McNeal saloon (1904), White Star Cafe (1920), F. Bert merchandise (1927), Philips Clothing Store (1929), Three Star Cafe (1964)
    • 2302: former location of Army Goods Store (1929), Kay's Bargain Annex (1964)
      • 2302A: former location of restaurant (1891)
      • 2302B: former location of clothier (1891)
  • 2304: former location of Men's Ready-to-Wear Store (1929)
  • 2306: Kreulhaus-Steele Building (built c. 1910), former location of tenements (1891), Abromson's Clothes (1929), Chicago Pawn Shop (1984), Lamar's Gallery, Gallery 2306 (2004-2007), What's on 2nd (2007-2016)
  • 2308: Killian Building (built c. 1897), Pale Eddie's Pour House (2010-), former location of O.K. Shoe Shop (1924-1930s), Chicago Pawn Shop (1964), Seeds 4 Antiques (1984), Shift Workspace (2009-2010)
    • 2308A: former location of barber shop (1891), Red's Cleaners & Dyers (1929-1930s), Schniper Chaim dry goods (1964)
    • 2308B: former location of saloon (1891)
  • 2310: parking lot, former site of Commercial building (built c. 1910), former location of Chicago Bargain House (1929), Dixie Pawn Shop (1964), Beard's Government Surplus (1984)
  • 2312: BOCCA restaurant (Tom Saab & Ché Gaines February 2020-), former location of Crescent Five & Ten Cent Store (1927), Rogue Tavern (2009-2018)
    • 2312A: former location of "negro restaurant" (1891)
  • 2316: former location of G. L. Skelton Five & Ten Cent Store (1964)
  • 2318: New Moon bar (2020-), former location of Freunde Deutscher Sprache und Kultur /"Das Haus" (-2018), Massie's on 2nd event center (2018-2019)
  • 2320-2334: 2nd Row (redeveloped 2006)
    • 2320: Urban Standard (2007-), former location of Vera Tharpe Restaurant, Henry Johnson barber shop and Ernie's Sandwich Shop (1964),
    • 2322-2324: former location of Star Market grocery (1940)
    • 2322: former location of Davis Furniture Co. (1964)
    • 2324-2326: former location of Brown Brothers Television Co. (1964), The Travel Scene & Ultra Clutch
    • 2328: former location of fruit stand (1891), Creidman's Store (1964), Faith Skate Supply & A. Skate Foundation
    • 2330: former location of C. A. Bowers saloon (1904), Gorman Seed Co. (1934)
    • 2332: Zarzaur Mujumdar & Debrosse, former location of Charles K. Gammill Drug Co. (1964), Erdreich Architecture (2006-2012)
    • 2334: Metropolitan LLC
• south side (Block 103)
  • 2301: Baldone Tailors, former location of Hill Grocery Co. (1929)
  • 2303: Mamanoes Grocery Shop (2010-), former location of Jackson Furniture Co. (1923), Robertson-Harrell Furniture (1929), Birmingham Seed Co. (1934), Service Seed and Plant Company (1964), Gypsy Market (2008-2010)
  • 2305: parking lot, former location of Grimmett & Burce Clothes (1929)
  • 2307: former location of Alabama Seed & Plant Co. (1934)
  • 2309: Ben Erdreich townhouse (2008-), former parking lot
  • 2311: former location of W. F. Ester Furniture Co. (1929), AAA Furniture & Stove Exchange (1964)
  • 2313-2323: former location of Alabama Berman Mercantile Co. (1984)
    • 2313-2319: S. F. Teague Building (built c. 1904), former location of Berman Mercantile Co. general merchandise (1935-1964)
      • 2313-2315: former location of Southern Hardware Store (1934)
        • 2313: former location of Ramson Bros. Furniture Co. (1923)
        • 2315: former location of Dean & McArver dairy supply (1925)
      • 2319: former location of S. V. Collins & Co. commercial grocer (1888)
    • 2321-2323: Commercial building (built c. 1888)
  • 2321: former location of grocery store (1891), Schatz & Smith Construction, Alabama Mercantile Co. (1964)
  • 2323: Wallace Stewart & Kendrick
  • 2325-2327: parking lot
    • 2325: former location of "negro restaurant" (1891), Barber Drug Co. (1934)
    • 2327: former location of "negro restaurant" (1891), Southern Banknote Co. Inc. (1964), Barber's Seed Co. (1934)
  • 2329: Blackwood-Bentley Building (built c. 1910), Charm (2009-), former location of Wright's Television Service (1964), 2nd Time Around (1984)
  • 2331: Commercial building (built c. 1904), Custom Screen Printing, former location of Jack Daniel Distributing Company, Jack's Auto Supply Co. (1964-1984)

24th Street North

• north side (Block 81)
  • 2400-2406: former location of Eagle Hotel (1891), Hotel Jefferson
    • 2400–2402: former location of V. W. Wood & Co. grocery (1911), Star Super Market
  • 2406-2408: former location of Dixie Coffee Company (1925)
    • 2408: former location of Dr. Washington (1887)
  • 2408-2410: former location of J. Banks & Son dry goods (1964)
  • 2412-2416: Gallery Lofts (built 1906, 1912), former location of the Standard Casket Manufacturing Company offices / showroom (1934-1936), Oxford Furniture Galleries (1964-1984)
    • 2412: former location of Spero Comber restaurant (1910)
  • 2422-2424: former location of Willie's Super Market (1931-1964), Willie's Dixie Foods (-1980s), Sav-Mor Foods (1985), Torme's Associated Foods (1980s-2010s)
  • 2428: former location of St John African Methodist Episcopal Church (1873-1875), E. D. Donnelly horse & mule dealer (1925), Dubose's Kitchen / Old Stable bar / Thorn's Dance Studio (Hug Dubose / Ettie Thorn 1959)

• south side (Block 104)
  • 2401: former location of marble works (1891), Herren & Freeman livery stable (1904), Rogers Trading Co. (1964)
  • 2403-2407: Ferguson Building (built c. 1911)
    • 2403: former location of J. F. Hodges furnitures (1923), The Snack Bar (1964)
    • 2405-2409: Space One Eleven
      • 2405: former location of South-Land Candy Co. (1934), Butane-Propane Appliance Co. (1964)
      • 2407-2409: former location of Grier Antiques (1984)
  • 2409-2411: commercial building
    • 2409: former location of R. M. Acton dry goods, shoes & groceries (1923), Ralph S. Hall grocery warehouse (1964)
    • 2411: Beta Pictoris Gallery, former location of Grier Furniture Co. and Staggers Furniture Co. (1964)
  • 2413-2415: Hickman Cotton Warehouse (built c. 1895), David Kassouf residence (2004-)
    • 2413: former location of Ralph S. Hall grocer (1964)
    • 2415: former location of Bem Davis Dry Goods (1964)
  • 2417-2421: Massey Mercantile Building (built c. 1907), former location of J. T. Massey Mercantile, Massey's Corral (1984)
  • 2421-2423: Vandergrift Building (built c. 1908), former location of Vandegrift & Steele mercantile, Birmingham Dairy Supply Co. (1964), Frohsin & Barger attorneys (2008-)
    • 2421: former location of Miss M. Dodds dress maker / Nick Germoljez restaurant (1887)
    • 2423: former location of J. W. Williams restaurant (1904), J. T. Hall & Son feed & grocery (1925)
  • 2425: former location of furniture store (1891), Robert Benson restaurant (1928)
  • 2429-2431: former relocation of AEC Recycling Center (1980-2016)
    • 2429: former location of milliner (1891)
    • 2431: former location of grocery store (1891), Hilda's Cafe (1947)

25th Street North

• north side
  • 2500: former location of Bill & Cecil's Cafe (1928)
  • 2502: former location of 25th Street Bargain Store (1964)
  • 2504-2506: former location of World's Products Distributing Co. (1964)
  • 2510-2512: former location of United Paper & Specialty (1964)
• Elton B. Stephens Expressway underpass
  • 2514-2524: former location of Joseph M. Levine Salvage (1964)
    • 2514: former location of Birmingham Cone Co. ice cream cone manufacturer (1925)
  • 2526: former location of Washing Machine & Refrigerator Service (1964)
  • 2526½: former apartment building (1964)
  • 2528: former location of John Balabanos restaurant (1928), Coffee Pot Cafe (1964)
  • 2530: former location of Moses Levine storage (1964)

• south side
  • 2501: former location of Miss Molly Culbreath dress maker (1887), W. H. Walker grocer (1887), George Shepperd restaurant (1904), Radio Service & Supply Co. repair shop (1964)
  • 2503: former location of Abernathy Furniture Co. (1964)
• Elton B. Stephens Expressway underpass
  • 2515: former location of Flemming Transfer Co., AAA Associated Moving Service & American Red Ball Transit (1964)
  • 2521-2525: former location of Arnold Institutional Foods (1964)
  • 2528: former location of Ed Ludwick retailer (1942)
  • 2531: former location of Sentell Oil Co. wholesale (1964)

Carraway Boulevard (26th Street North)

• Elton B. Stephens Expressway north off-ramp
• 2600: former location of George Cook auto dealer (1927), Jack's Parking (1964)
• 2601: former location of A. H. McLin saloon (1904)
• 2603: former location of Ellis Pearson restaurant (1904), Major Long restaurant (1910)
• 2609: former location of E. F. Logwood grocer (1887)
• 2611: former location of Wiley & Longwood restaurant / ices (1887)
• 2613: former location of E. P. Patterson Restaurant (1887), Terminal Ice Co. (1923)
• 2615: former location of Pierce Brothers Saloon (1887), John Powell restaurant (1904), Acton-Hopkins Machine & Foundry (1964)
• 2616: former location of G & R Electric Motor Repairs (1964)
• 2617: former location of Paul Missone restaurant (1887), John Powell saloon (1904)
• 2618: former location of John Polis grocer (1887)
• 2619: former location of Sands & Co. general merchandise (1964)
• 2620: former location of G. W. King grocer (1887), Robert Gould restaurant (1904)
• 2621: former location of C. W. Watson saloon (1904)
• 2622: former location of Smith & Smyer Restaurant (1887)
• 2623: former location of Sands & Co. service station (1964)
• 2625: former location of Nuncie's Music, Bruce Office Supply
• 2627: former location of George Black restaurant (1904)
• 2630: former location of Lizzie Honeycut restaurant (1887)
• 2631: former location of Georgia Pacific Saloon (1884)

• 2nd Avenue North is interrupted between 29th and 32nd Streets, and again between Brook Street near the 35th Street viaduct and 47th Place North. It continues east from there to 52nd Street North in North Avondale, from 57th to 60th in Woodlawn, past Kennedy School in Wahouma, and irregularly through East Lake to West Boulevard at Roebuck-Hawkins Park.

References

• Ervin, Mark (December 1, 2016) "Birmingham in Bloom: An Analysis of the 2nd Avenue Ginkgo Trees" Big Communications