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* north side ([[Block 83]])
* north side ([[Block 83]])
** 2200: [[Trim Grooming Lounge]] (2015–) former location of dry goods store (1891), [[J. D. Hagan & Co.]] saloon (1904), [[George Cassimus]] grocery (1910), [[Alex Cassimus]] grocery (1912–1916), [[Frank & Monsom]] grocery ([[James Frank]] & [[Spiro Monsom]] 1920), [[James Pappas]] confectioner (1924), [[Jones Valley Barbecue]] ([[George Lavas]] 1928–1929), [[Kansas City Steak House]] (1964–1970), [[Johnson Tailors & Formal Rentals]] ([[Eddie Johnson]] 1981), [[Emmanuel's Barbering Salon]] (2008–2011)
** 2200: [[Trim Grooming Lounge]] (2015–) former location of dry goods store (1891), [[J. D. Hagan & Co.]] saloon (1904), [[George Cassimus]] grocery (1910), [[Alex Cassimus]] grocery (1912–1916), [[Frank & Monsom]] grocery ([[James Frank]] & [[Spiro Monsom]] 1920), [[James Pappas]] confectioner (1924), [[Jones Valley Barbecue]] ([[George Lavas]] 1928–1929), [[Kansas City Steak House]] (1964–1970), [[Johnson Tailors & Formal Rentals]] ([[Eddie Johnson]] 1981), [[Emmanuel's Barbering Salon]] (2008–2011)
** 2202: [[Hatcher Law Office]] (2015–), former location of [[B. Kiam]] loans (1887), [[George Kanakis]] restaurant (1904), [[Frank Gaudin]] restaurant (1910), [[Chris Hanson]] restaurant (1912), [[Theo Varias]] restaurant (1916), [[O. K. Cafe]] ([[Antonio Maneates]] 1920), [[Eclipse Cafe]] ([[Fred Perigoni]] 1924), [[O. K. Hat Shop]] ([[Moses Coplon]] 1928–1929)
** 2202: [[Hatcher Law Office]] (2015–), former location of [[B. Kiam]] loans (1887), [[George Kanakis]] restaurant (1904), [[Frank Gaudin]] restaurant (1910), [[Chris Hanson]] restaurant (1912), [[Theo Varias]] restaurant (1916), [[O. K. Cafe]] ([[Antonio Maneates]] 1920), [[Eclipse Cafe]] ([[Fred Perigoni]] 1924), [[O. K. Hat Shop]] ([[Moses Coplon]] 1928–1929), [[Moses Coplon]] hat cleaner (1932)
** 2204: [[Emmanuel’s Barbering Salon]] (2000-), former location of [[Gilbert Dawson]] barber shop (1887-1888), restaurant (1891), [[Fred Perigoni]] barber (1910–1920), [[Harry Scinta]] barber (1924), [[Uncle Sam Loan Co.]] (1928–1929), [[Alabama Goodwill Industries]] thrift shop (1964), [[Lee-Ben Inc.]] pawn shop (1964–1970), [[James Harris]] watch repairs (1970), [[New York Pawn Shop]] / [[United Jewelry & Loan Co.]] (2000)
** 2204: [[Emmanuel’s Barbering Salon]] (2000-), former location of [[Gilbert Dawson]] barber shop (1887-1888), restaurant (1891), [[Fred Perigoni]] barber (1910–1920), [[Harry Scinta]] barber (1924), [[Uncle Sam Loan Co.]] (1928–1932), [[Alabama Goodwill Industries]] thrift shop (1964), [[Lee-Ben Inc.]] pawn shop (1964–1970), [[James Harris]] watch repairs (1970), [[New York Pawn Shop]] / [[United Jewelry & Loan Co.]] (2000)
*** 2204 rear: [[William Acker (carpenter)|William Acker]] cabinet maker (1916)
*** 2204 rear: [[William Acker (carpenter)|William Acker]] cabinet maker (1916)
** 2206: former location of grocery store (1891), [[Edward McGrail]] soft drinks (1910), [[Gem Cleaning & Pressing Co.]] (1912), [[Emanuel Rothschild]] clothes cleaner / [[Benjamin Levy]] shoemaker (1916), [[Nathan Stein]] shoemaker (1920), [[Morris Epsman]] second-hand goods (1924), [[M. B. Israel]] clothing (1928–1929), [[Howell-Williams Co.]] locksmiths (1964), [[Birmingham Beauty College]] (1970)
** 2206: former location of grocery store (1891), [[Edward McGrail]] soft drinks (1910), [[Gem Cleaning & Pressing Co.]] (1912), [[Emanuel Rothschild]] clothes cleaner / [[Benjamin Levy]] shoemaker (1916), [[Nathan Stein]] shoemaker (1920), [[Morris Epsman]] second-hand goods (1924), [[M. B. Israel]] clothing (1928–1929), [[Prince Bros]] (1932) [[Howell-Williams Co.]] locksmiths (1964), [[Birmingham Beauty College]] (1970)
** 2208: former location of [[R. T. Markham]] carpentry shop (1887-), "negro restaurant, cobbler & barber" (1891), [[Shannon & Andrews]] furniture ([[William Shannon]] & [[Nelson Andrews]] 1912), [[Louis Tenenbaum|Louis]] and [[Isaac Tenenbaum]] pawnbrokers (1916), [[Louis Tenenbaum]] pawnbroker (1920–1924), vacant (1928), [[Prince Radio Co.]] (1964)
** 2208: former location of [[R. T. Markham]] carpentry shop (1887-), "negro restaurant, cobbler & barber" (1891), [[Shannon & Andrews]] furniture ([[William Shannon]] & [[Nelson Andrews]] 1912), [[Louis Tenenbaum|Louis]] and [[Isaac Tenenbaum]] pawnbrokers (1916), [[Louis Tenenbaum]] pawnbroker (1920–1924), vacant (1928), [[Prince Radio Co.]] (1964)
*** 2208½: former location of [[Griffin Chastain]] furnished rooms (1910), [[Lula Adkins]] furnished rooms (1912), [[Lulu Duerr]] furnished rooms (1916), [[Walter Douglas]] furnished rooms (1920), [[C. W. Sirls]] furnished rooms (1924)
*** 2208½: former location of [[Griffin Chastain]] furnished rooms (1910), [[Lula Adkins]] furnished rooms (1912), [[Lulu Duerr]] furnished rooms (1916), [[Walter Douglas]] furnished rooms (1920), [[C. W. Sirls]] furnished rooms (1924)
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*** 2212½: former location of [[Robert Gill]] furnished rooms (1912)
*** 2212½: former location of [[Robert Gill]] furnished rooms (1912)
** 2214: [[Taylor Carriage Company building]] (built c. 1905), [[Honeycreeper Chocolate]] / [[Basic|basic.]] clothing ([[Courtney Pigford]] / [[Lacey Woodroof]] 2021–), former location of [[Southern Pacific Tea Co.]] (1887)
** 2214: [[Taylor Carriage Company building]] (built c. 1905), [[Honeycreeper Chocolate]] / [[Basic|basic.]] clothing ([[Courtney Pigford]] / [[Lacey Woodroof]] 2021–), former location of [[Southern Pacific Tea Co.]] (1887)
** 2216: former location of [[William Benson]] watchmaker & photographer (1916–1920), [[J. G. Armstrong]] photographer (1920), [[R. P. Foster]] restaurant (1924), [[Weatherly Furniture Co.]] (1928–1929), [[Instant Copies]] (2000)
** 2216: former location of [[William Benson]] watchmaker & photographer (1916–1920), [[J. G. Armstrong]] photographer (1920), [[R. P. Foster]] restaurant (1924), [[Weatherly Furniture Co.]] (1928–1932), [[Instant Copies]] (2000)
** 2218: [[Le Fresca]] pizzeria (February 2020-), former location of [[Anchor Supply Co.]] (1910), [[Isenberg Liquor Co.]] ([[Sam Hartman]] 1912), [[Louis Koplan]] dry goods (1920), [[Weatherly Furniture Co.]] (1924), [[Broadhead-Klinner Furniture Co.]] (1928–1929), [[E. L. Klinner Furniture Co.]] (1964–1970), [[Hill's Commercial Interiors]]
** 2218: [[Le Fresca]] pizzeria (February 2020-), former location of [[Anchor Supply Co.]] (1910), [[Isenberg Liquor Co.]] ([[Sam Hartman]] 1912), [[Louis Koplan]] dry goods (1920), [[Weatherly Furniture Co.]] (1924), [[Broadhead-Klinner Furniture Co.]] (1928–1929), [[E. L. Klinner Furniture Co.]] ([[Ernest Klinner]] 1932–1970), [[Hill's Commercial Interiors]]
** 2220: former location of carriage shop (1891) [[Harris Goldberg]] saloon (1904), [[William Acker (carpenter)|William Acker]] carpenter / [[Alabama Brokerage & Commerce Co.]] (1910), [[Thomas Cason]] soft drinks (1912), [[Joe Levy]] dry goods (1916), [[Shannon Cycle Company]] (1920–1928)
** 2220: former location of carriage shop (1891) [[Harris Goldberg]] saloon (1904), [[William Acker (carpenter)|William Acker]] carpenter / [[Alabama Brokerage & Commerce Co.]] (1910), [[Thomas Cason]] soft drinks (1912), [[Joe Levy]] dry goods (1916), [[Shannon Cycle Company]] (1920–1928), [[Jacob Joseph]] dry goods (1932)
*** 2220½: former location of print shop (1891), [[Lenton Watters]] residence (1920), [[S. J. Brintle]] clothing (1924–1929)
*** 2220½: former location of print shop (1891), [[Lenton Watters]] residence (1920), [[S. J. Brintle]] clothing (1924–1929), [[Henry Mitchell]] (1932)
** 2222-2230: [[Athens Building]] (built 1960s), [[Athens Flatts]] (2007-)
** 2222-2230: [[Athens Building]] (built 1960s), [[Athens Flatts]] (2007-)
*** 2222: former location of [[Dawson Brothers Bicycles]], [[Luke & Co.]] grocers (1887), [[Charles Berkowitz]] dry goods (1910), [[George Panagos]] bootblack (1912), [[Peter Poulos]] restaurant / [[Annie Sweeton]] furnished rooms (1916), [[Isaac Mozer]] (1920), [[Henry Levy]] men's furnishings (1920–1928), [[J. Krantz Hardware]] (1929), [[Royal Auto Stores]] (1958)
*** 2222: former location of [[Dawson Brothers Bicycles]], [[Luke & Co.]] grocers (1887), [[Charles Berkowitz]] dry goods (1910), [[George Panagos]] bootblack (1912), [[Peter Poulos]] restaurant / [[Annie Sweeton]] furnished rooms (1916), [[Isaac Mozer]] (1920), [[Henry Levy]] men's furnishings (1920–1928), [[J. Krantz Hardware]] (1929), [[Star Hardware Co.]] (1932), [[Royal Auto Stores]] (1958)
**** 2222A: former location of saloon (1891)
**** 2222A: former location of saloon (1891)
**** 2222B: former location of shoe shop (1891)
**** 2222B: former location of shoe shop (1891)
*** 2224: former location of [[Globe Remedy Co.]] (1910), [[Charles Galenski]] jeweler / [[Nicholas Floros]] cook shop (1912), [[Jollit Bros]] dry goods ([[Mitchell Jollit|Mitchell]] & [[Samuel Jollit]] 1916–1920), [[Max Greenwald]] clothes & dry goods (1924–1929)
*** 2224: former location of [[Globe Remedy Co.]] (1910), [[Charles Galenski]] jeweler / [[Nicholas Floros]] cook shop (1912), [[Jollit Bros]] dry goods ([[Mitchell Jollit|Mitchell]] & [[Samuel Jollit]] 1916–1920), [[Max Greenwald]] clothes & dry goods (1924–1929), [[Morris Pearlstein]] dry goods (1932)
**** 2224A: former location of [[Harry Touro]] hat cleaner (1928)
**** 2224A: former location of [[Harry Touro]] hat cleaner (1928), [[John Dunbar]] men's furnishings (1932)
*** 2226: former location of fruit stand (1891), [[Nicholas Floros]] cook shop (1910), [[Michael Mizerany]] grocer (1912–1916), [[Dawson Bros Cycle Co.]] (1920), [[Nathan Stein]] shoemaker (1924–1928), [[Goodyear Welt Shoe Repairing]] (1929), [[Margaret's Grill]] ([[Margaret Johns]] 1958)
*** 2226: former location of fruit stand (1891), [[Nicholas Floros]] cook shop (1910), [[Michael Mizerany]] grocer (1912–1916), [[Dawson Bros Cycle Co.]] (1920), [[Nathan Stein]] shoemaker (1924–1932), [[Margaret's Grill]] ([[Margaret Johns]] 1958)
*** 2228: former location of [[Max Abromson]] men's furnishings (1910–1912), [[Nathan Stein]] shoemaker / [[W. T. Shannon]] (1916), [[Blue Ribbon Shoe Shop]] ([[D. J. Bates]] 1920), [[David Hyman]] jeweler / [[Farmers & Merchants Cafe]] (1924), vacant (1928)
*** 2228: former location of [[Max Abromson]] men's furnishings (1910–1912), [[Nathan Stein]] shoemaker / [[W. T. Shannon]] (1916), [[Blue Ribbon Shoe Shop]] ([[D. J. Bates]] 1920), [[David Hyman]] jeweler / [[Farmers & Merchants Cafe]] (1924), vacant (1928), [[David Coplon]] men's furnishings (1932)
**** 2228½: former location of [[W. P. Jones]] furnished rooms (1910)
**** 2228½: former location of [[W. P. Jones]] furnished rooms (1910)
*** 2230: former location of boots & shoes (1891), [[Stich Saloon]] (1904), [[Phillips Drug Co.]] (1910), [[Kentucky Distilling Company]] (1915), [[Cohen Bros]] dry goods ([[Morris Cohen|Morris]] & [[George Cohen]] 1920), [[Abraham Gottlieb]] general merchandise (1924–1929)
*** 2230: former location of boots & shoes (1891), [[Stich Saloon]] (1904), [[Phillips Drug Co.]] (1910), [[Kentucky Distilling Company]] (1915), [[Cohen Bros]] dry goods ([[Morris Cohen|Morris]] & [[George Cohen]] 1920), [[Abraham Gottlieb]] general merchandise (1924–1932)
**** 2230½: former location of [[Maggie Lavender]] furnished rooms (1912)
**** 2230½: former location of [[Maggie Lavender]] furnished rooms (1912)
* south side ([[Block 102]])
* south side ([[Block 102]])
** 2201-2203: [[Wheelock Building]], [[Canary Gallery]] (2016-), former location of [[Strickland-Green Furniture Co.]] (1916), [[Rhodes-Carroll Furniture Co.]] (1920–1928), [[Duke Brothers Furniture]] (1929), [[Alabama Novelty House]] (1944-1964), [[Storkland Furniture]] (1970s-1998)
** 2201-2203: [[Wheelock Building]], [[Canary Gallery]] (2016-), former location of [[Strickland-Green Furniture Co.]] (1916), [[Rhodes-Carroll Furniture Co.]] (1920–1928), [[Duke Brothers Furniture Co.]] (1929–1932), [[Alabama Novelty House]] (1944-1964), [[Storkland Furniture]] (1970s-1998)
*** 2201: former location of [[Birmingham Natatorium]] ([[Robert Board]] 1895-1912), [[Blalock Design Associates]] (2000)
*** 2201: former location of [[Birmingham Natatorium]] ([[Robert Board]] 1895-1912), [[Blalock Design Associates]] (2000)
** 2205: [[Amzi Godden Seed & Grain Co. building]] (built c. [[1917]]), [[The House of Found Objects]] (2022–), former location of [[Amzi Godden Seed & Grain Co.]] (1917–), [[Wallace & Allen Furniture Co.]] (1919–1924), [[Alabama Home Furniture Co.]] (1928–1929), [[H. G. Hastings Co.]] (1929-1949) / [[James Harris]] watchmaker (1929), [[AAA Furniture]] (1984), [[Blair Furniture]] (2000–2021), [[Green Rock]] (2021–)
** 2205: [[Amzi Godden Seed & Grain Co. building]] (built c. [[1917]]), [[The House of Found Objects]] (2022–), former location of [[Amzi Godden Seed & Grain Co.]] (1917–), [[Wallace & Allen Furniture Co.]] (1919–1924), [[Alabama Home Furniture Co.]] ([[H. G. Hastings]] 1928-1949),[[James Harris]] watchmaker (1929), [[AAA Furniture]] (1984), [[Blair Furniture]] (2000–2021), [[Green Rock]] (2021–)
** 2207: [[Hood & Wheeler Furniture Co. building]], [[Green Rock]] (2021–), former location of [[Hood & Wheeler Furniture Co.]] (1920–1924), [[W. H. Ferris]] furniture (1924), [[W. Y. Prince Furniture Co.]] (1928–1929), [[Storkland Furniture]] (–2021)
** 2207: [[Hood & Wheeler Furniture Co. building]], [[Green Rock]] (2021–), former location of [[Hood & Wheeler Furniture Co.]] (1920–1924), [[W. H. Ferris]] furniture (1924), [[W. Y. Prince Furniture Co.]] (1928–1929), [[C. W. Green Furniture Co.]] (1932), [[Storkland Furniture]] (–2021)
** 2209-2211: [[Green-Bragan Building]] (built c. 1911), former location of [[Najjar's Bargain Center]] (1984)
** 2209-2211: [[Green-Bragan Building]] (built c. 1911), former location of [[Najjar's Bargain Center]] (1984)
*** 2209: former location of [[Jesse Crawford]] restaurant (1904), [[Fisher Johnson]] clothes cleaner, [[C. W. Green Furniture Co.]] (1912), [[Alabama Home Furniture Co.]] (1916–1924), [[New Home Sewing Machine Agency]] (1920–1928), [[Counts Brothers Furniture & Sewing Machine Co.]] (1928–1929)
*** 2209: former location of [[Jesse Crawford]] restaurant (1904), [[Fisher Johnson]] clothes cleaner, [[C. W. Green Furniture Co.]] (1912), [[Alabama Home Furniture Co.]] (1916–1924), [[New Home Sewing Machine Agency]] (1920–1928), [[Counts Brothers Furniture & Sewing Machine Co.]] (1928–1932)
*** 2211: [[El Barrio]], former location of [[George Levert]] restaurant (1887), cobbler shop / photographer's studio (1891), [[Gertrude Dixon]] cook shop (1910), [[Bragan Brothers]] hardware, repairs & roofers (1912-1929), [[Maxwell-Crow Furniture Company]], [[Brooks Furniture Co.]] (1964)
*** 2211: [[El Barrio]], former location of [[George Levert]] restaurant (1887), cobbler shop / photographer's studio (1891), [[Gertrude Dixon]] cook shop (1910), [[Bragan Brothers]] hardware, repairs & roofers (1912-1929), [[Bragan & Bragan]] heating contractors (1932), [[Maxwell-Crow Furniture Company]], [[Brooks Furniture Co.]] (1964)
** 2213-2215: former location of [[Broyles & Cooper Furniture Co.]] (1910), [[Broyles & Sparkman]] (1912–1916), [[R. B. Broyles Furniture Co.]] (1920), [[Hodges Furniture Co.]] (1924), [[Wallace & Allen Furniture Co.]] (1928–1929), [[Magic City Furniture Co.]] (1964)
** 2213-2215: former location of [[Broyles & Cooper Furniture Co.]] (1910), [[Broyles & Sparkman]] (1912–1916), [[R. B. Broyles Furniture Co.]] (1920), [[Hodges Furniture Co.]] (1924), [[Wallace & Allen Furniture Co.]] (1928–1932), [[Magic City Furniture Co.]] (1964)
*** 2213: former location of [[Dhonau, Hughes & Co.]] (1887)
*** 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)
*** 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, [[Rhodes-Carroll Furniture Co.]] (1916), [[Fairbanks Company]] scales ([[G. W. Drexelius]] 1920), [[Wheeler-Smith Furniture Co.]] (1924–1929), [[Standard Furniture]] (1964)
** 2217-2219: former location of [[Fountain & Wells]] soda water manufacturers, [[Rhodes-Carroll Furniture Co.]] (1916), [[Fairbanks Company]] scales ([[G. W. Drexelius]] 1920), [[Wheeler-Smith Furniture Co.]] (1924–1932), [[Standard Furniture]] (1964)
*** 2217: former location of [[Harrison & Rasch]] barber shop (1888), [[Real World Productions]] / [[Big Communications]] (2000)
*** 2217: former location of [[Harrison & Rasch]] barber shop (1888), [[Real World Productions]] / [[Big Communications]] (2000)
**** 2217½: former location of [[Manson Nunnelly]] boarding house (1910)
**** 2217½: former location of [[Manson Nunnelly]] boarding house (1910)
*** 2219: former location of [[Second Avenue Hotel]] (1887), [[Birmingham Furniture Co.]] (1887-1891), [[Fish & Bosman]] restaurant (1904), [[Holtam Bros.]] roofing & furnaces ([[Lewis Holtam|Lewis]] & [[Robert Holtam]] 1910), [[Woods Piano & Furniture]] (1957)
*** 2219: former location of [[Second Avenue Hotel]] (1887), [[Birmingham Furniture Co.]] (1887-1891), [[Fish & Bosman]] restaurant (1904), [[Holtam Bros.]] roofing & furnaces ([[Lewis Holtam|Lewis]] & [[Robert Holtam]] 1910), [[Woods Piano & Furniture]] (1957)
** 2221-2223: former location of [[Vandegrift & Steele]] mercantile, furniture store (1891)
** 2221-2223: former location of [[Vandegrift & Steele]] mercantile, furniture store (1891)
*** 2221: former location of [[J. C. Marks & Co.]] wholesale wine, liquor & cigars (1887), [[Bragan Bros.]] roofers and furnaces ([[Asher Bragan|Asher]] and [[Omar Bragan]] 1910), [[O'Barr-Osborn Furniture Co.]] (1916), [[Gerson Co.]] wholesale millinery ([[Emanuel Gerson]] 1920), [[Hoover & McCurry Furniture Co.]] (1924), [[Hoover Realty Co.]] ([[Claude Hoover|Claude]] & [[Grover Hoover]] 1928), [[Hoover Furniture Co.]] ([[Claude Hoover]] 1928–1929), [[Dixie Furniture Co.]] (1934)
*** 2221: former location of [[J. C. Marks & Co.]] wholesale wine, liquor & cigars (1887), [[Bragan Bros.]] roofers and furnaces ([[Asher Bragan|Asher]] and [[Omar Bragan]] 1910), [[O'Barr-Osborn Furniture Co.]] (1916), [[Gerson Co.]] wholesale millinery ([[Emanuel Gerson]] 1920), [[Hoover & McCurry Furniture Co.]] (1924), [[Hoover Realty Co.]] ([[Claude Hoover|Claude]] & [[Grover Hoover]] 1928), [[Hoover Furniture Co.]] ([[Claude Hoover]] 1928–1929), [[Hoover, Matthews & Lively Furniture Co.]] (1932), [[Dixie Furniture Co.]] (1934)
** 2223-2227: "[[The Thomas]]" (renovated 2017), [[Nequette Architecture & Design]] (2017-) / [[Sigao Studios]] (2018–2019)  
** 2223-2227: "[[The Thomas]]" (renovated 2017), [[Nequette Architecture & Design]] (2017-) / [[Sigao Studios]] (2018–2019)  
*** 2223-2225: [[W. S. Brown Mercantile Building]] (built 1905), [[Aviné]] wine bar ([[Gray Maddox]] 2020–)
*** 2223-2225: [[W. S. Brown Mercantile Building]] (built 1905), [[Aviné]] wine bar ([[Gray Maddox]] 2020–)
**** 2223: former location of [[The Casino]] theater (1880s)
**** 2223: former location of [[The Casino]] theater (1880s)
**** 2225: former location of produce stand (1891)
**** 2225: former location of produce stand (1891)
*** 2227: former location of grocery store (1891), [[Jebeles & Colias]] bakery & confectionary (1904-1914), [[Colias Candy Co.]] (1916), [[National Government Goods Store]] (1924), [[Weatherly Furniture Co.]] (1928), [[Hunter-Allen Furniture]] (1929), [[Ideal Home Furnishing]] (1964), [[Harold's Furniture]] (1969-2016)
*** 2227: former location of grocery store (1891), [[Jebeles & Colias]] bakery & confectionary (1904-1914), [[Colias Candy Co.]] (1916), [[National Government Goods Store]] (1924), [[Weatherly Furniture Co.]] (1928), [[Hunter & Allen Furniture Co.]] (1929–1932), [[Ideal Home Furnishing]] (1964), [[Harold's Furniture]] (1969-2016)
** 2229-2233: [[2231 2nd Avenue North|Commercial building]] (built c. 1916), former location of [[Drennen Co.]] branch (1910), [[United Sales Co.]] (1916), [[Prince Radio Co.]] (1931-1946), [[Spencer Furniture]] (1964), [[Cameron Furniture]] (1984), [[Charles Henderson]] attorney (2000)
** 2229-2233: [[2231 2nd Avenue North|Commercial building]] (built c. 1916), former location of [[Drennen Co.]] branch (1910), [[United Sales Co.]] (1916), [[Prince Radio Co.]] (1931-1946), [[Spencer Furniture]] (1964), [[Cameron Furniture]] (1984), [[Charles Henderson]] attorney (2000)
*** 2229: former location of [[Russell Photo Stock Co.]] (1920), [[Dawson Bros]] bicycles ([[Rob Dawson|Rob]] & [[Roy Dawson]] 1924)
*** 2229: former location of [[Russell Photo Stock Co.]] (1920), [[Dawson Bros]] bicycles ([[Rob Dawson|Rob]] & [[Roy Dawson]] 1924), vacant (1932)
*** 2231: former location of [[Mercantile Supply Co.]] (1920–1924)
*** 2231: former location of [[Mercantile Supply Co.]] (1920–1924), vacant (1932)


====[[23rd Street North]]====
====[[23rd Street North]]====

Revision as of 19:56, 31 December 2022

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

11th Street North

12th Street North

13th Street North

14th Street North

15th Street North

16th Street North

The Thomas Jefferson Hotel

17th Street North

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

18th Street North

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

Central City neighborhood

19th Street North

Hudgins' fountain in 1886
Rosenberger's Birmingham Trunk Factory in 1939

20th Street North

BPA Deck No. 6 on 2nd Avenue North

21st Street North

The Zinszer Building at 2115-2119 2nd Avenue North

22nd Street North

23rd Street North

24th Street North

25th Street North

Carraway Boulevard (26th Street North)

References