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[[Image: | [[Image:Bromberg's 1920s.jpg|right|thumb|375px|Bromberg's at 218 20th Street North in the 1920s]] | ||
'''218 20th Street North''' 3-story red-brick building located between [[2nd Avenue North]] and [[3rd Avenue North]] on the west side of [[20th Street North]]. The site originally boasted a boarding house, constructed in [[1873]]. The current brick building, constructed around [[1905]], has housed numerous businesses, including the current occupant, [[Tom Saab]]'s [[Bistro Two Eighteen]]. | '''218 20th Street North''' 3-story red-brick building located between [[2nd Avenue North]] and [[3rd Avenue North]] on the west side of [[20th Street North]]. The site originally boasted a boarding house, constructed in [[1873]]. The current brick building, constructed around [[1905]], has housed numerous businesses, including the current occupant, [[Tom Saab]]'s [[Bistro Two Eighteen]]. | ||
The address has hosted a boarding house, a barber shop, a candy store, at least three shoe stores, and, notable, [[Bromberg's|Bromberg's Jewelers]]. | |||
[[Harsha Hatti]] purchased the vacant building in November [[2002]] from developer [[Joseph McClure]]. He stripped the interior to its original brick walls, restored the ceilings, and installed a Mahogany storefront. | [[Harsha Hatti]] purchased the vacant building in November [[2002]] from developer [[Joseph McClure]]. He stripped the interior to its original brick walls, restored the ceilings, and installed a Mahogany storefront. | ||
==Tenants== | ==Tenants== | ||
* [[Bromberg's|Bromberg's Jewelers]]: [[1920]] | [[Image:218 20th.JPG|left|thumb|218 20th Street North, December 2012]] | ||
* [[Bromberg's|Bromberg's Jewelers]]: [[1920]]–[[1946]]. The upper floors housed [[Bromberg's|Bromberg Galleries]] "china, glassware, gifts and artware" | |||
* A [[1925]] view shows other businesses sharing the building included the [[Vanity Boot Shop]], a billiards hall, and the [[Princess Theater]] (?) | * A [[1925]] view shows other businesses sharing the building included the [[Vanity Boot Shop]], a billiards hall, and the [[Princess Theater]] (?) | ||
* A [[1939]] view of the same building shows [[Burt's Shoes]] | * A [[1939]] view of the same building shows [[Burt's Shoes]] | ||
Revision as of 12:13, 10 August 2013
218 20th Street North 3-story red-brick building located between 2nd Avenue North and 3rd Avenue North on the west side of 20th Street North. The site originally boasted a boarding house, constructed in 1873. The current brick building, constructed around 1905, has housed numerous businesses, including the current occupant, Tom Saab's Bistro Two Eighteen.
The address has hosted a boarding house, a barber shop, a candy store, at least three shoe stores, and, notable, Bromberg's Jewelers.
Harsha Hatti purchased the vacant building in November 2002 from developer Joseph McClure. He stripped the interior to its original brick walls, restored the ceilings, and installed a Mahogany storefront.
Tenants
- Bromberg's Jewelers: 1920–1946. The upper floors housed Bromberg Galleries "china, glassware, gifts and artware"
- A 1925 view shows other businesses sharing the building included the Vanity Boot Shop, a billiards hall, and the Princess Theater (?)
- A 1939 view of the same building shows Burt's Shoes
- A 1977 view shows Wigs Wig Center
- Vacant (c. 1990 - 2008)
- Seafood D'Lite, opened July 21, 2008, closed 2012
- Bistro Two Eighteen, opened Fall 2012
| To left: 214 – 216 20th Street North |
20th Street North 218 |
To right: Farley Building |
References
- White, Marjorie Longenecker (1977) Downtown Birmingham: Architectural and Historical Walking Tour Guide. Birmingham: Birmingham Historical Society.
- Carlton, Bob (September 21, 2012) "Bistro 218 coming to restored downtown Birmingham site." The Birmingham News