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The '''Birmingham Arms & Cycle Co.''' or '''Birmingham Arms and Hardware''' was a sporting goods store and gun dealer which opened in [[1880]] and was incorporated on [[January 11]], [[1895]]. It was owned in the early 1900s by [[Robert Baugh]] and was located at 2017 [[3rd Avenue North]]. | [[Image:Birmingham Arms & Cycle.jpg|right|thumb|375px|Interior of the Birmingham Arms & Cycle Co.]] | ||
The '''Birmingham Arms & Cycle Co.''' or '''Birmingham Arms and Hardware''' was a sporting goods store and gun dealer which opened in [[1880]] and was incorporated on [[January 11]], [[1895]]. It was owned in the early 1900s by [[Robert Baugh]] and was located at 2023 [[2nd Avenue North]] in the 1890s, 1916 2nd Avenue North in the early 1900s, and at 2017 [[3rd Avenue North]] in the 1920s. | |||
In addition to athletic goods, guns, hunting supplies and bicycles, the shop sold fireworks and was involved in organizing shows for the [[Birmingham Kennel Club]]. | In addition to athletic goods, guns, hunting and fishing supplies and bicycles, the shop sold fireworks, watches, razors and hammocks. The store was also involved in organizing shows for the [[Birmingham Kennel Club]]. [[E. A. Loosley]] headed the company's bicycle repair shop in the 1890s. | ||
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Revision as of 21:12, 12 August 2014
The Birmingham Arms & Cycle Co. or Birmingham Arms and Hardware was a sporting goods store and gun dealer which opened in 1880 and was incorporated on January 11, 1895. It was owned in the early 1900s by Robert Baugh and was located at 2023 2nd Avenue North in the 1890s, 1916 2nd Avenue North in the early 1900s, and at 2017 3rd Avenue North in the 1920s.
In addition to athletic goods, guns, hunting and fishing supplies and bicycles, the shop sold fireworks, watches, razors and hammocks. The store was also involved in organizing shows for the Birmingham Kennel Club. E. A. Loosley headed the company's bicycle repair shop in the 1890s.