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====[[Fairview]] neighborhood====
====[[Fairview]] neighborhood====
* road begins at[[Border Street]] as continuation of [[3rd Avenue West]]
* road begins at[[Border Street]] as continuation of [[3rd Avenue West]]
*** 3028–3004: [[U-Haul]]
*** 3028–3004: [[U-Haul]], former location of [[Bill Strange Dodge]] auto dealer (1970)
**** 3004: former location of [[Swan Wholesale Contract Furniture Co.]] ([[John Watts]] 1950–1953)
**** 3004: former location of [[Swan Wholesale Contract Furniture Co.]] ([[John Watts]] 1950–1953)
*** 3002: former location of [[Steam-O Systems]] steam cleaning equipment (1970)
*** 3000 (formerly 1934): [[Davis Muffler & Garage]], former location of [[Fairview Feed & Grocery Co.]] (1940–1942), [[Fairview Grocery Co.]] (1949), [[Play Pen Toyland]] (1957)
*** 3000 (formerly 1934): [[Davis Muffler & Garage]], former location of [[Fairview Feed & Grocery Co.]] (1940–1942), [[Fairview Grocery Co.]] (1949), [[Play Pen Toyland]] (1957)
** south side:
** south side:
*** 3029: [[Hanna C. Harris & Eugene 'Jack' Black Building]]
*** 3029: [[Hanna C. Harris & Eugene 'Jack' Black Building]]
*** 3023: former location of [[Canon's Drug Store]] (1935)
*** 3023: former location of [[Canon's Drug Store]] (1935)
*** 3021: [[Renown Automotive]],  former location of [[Hill's Food Stores|Hill Grocery Co.]] (1926), [[Prestige Automotive Group]]
*** 3021: [[Renown Automotive]],  former location of [[Hill's Food Stores|Hill Grocery Co.]] (1926), [[Action Motor Agency]] (1970), [[Prestige Automotive Group]]
*** 3017: [[Access ATM]]
*** 3017: [[Access ATM]]
*** 3015: former location of [[Central Park Tea Room]] (1930), [[Fix It Shop]]/[[Laundry Cash & Carry]] (1935)
*** 3015: former location of [[Central Park Tea Room]] (1930), [[Fix It Shop]]/[[Laundry Cash & Carry]] (1935)
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*** 2942 (formerly 2042): former location of [[Grantham Beauty Shop]] / [[Glenn Thompson]] barber (1940)
*** 2942 (formerly 2042): former location of [[Grantham Beauty Shop]] / [[Glenn Thompson]] barber (1940)
** south side:
** south side:
*** 2929: [[M & C Tire Shop]], former location of [[Friend's Body & Auto Repair]] / [[K & M Muffler & Brake]]
*** 2929: [[M & C Tire Shop]], former location of [[Midas Muffler Shop]] (1970), [[Friend's Body & Auto Repair]] / [[K & M Muffler & Brake]]


* [[Eufaula Avenue]] intersects (north only)
* [[Eufaula Avenue]] intersects (north only)
** north side:
** north side:
*** 2916 (formerly 2012): former location of [[Piper Ice Cream Co.]] (1940–1949), [[Tessneer Motor Co.]] used cars (1957), [[Frostop]] drive-in, [[Marsh Bakers]] (1960s–2005)
*** 2916 (formerly 2012): former location of [[Piper Ice Cream Co.]] (1940–1949), [[Tessneer Motor Co.]] used cars (1957), [[Frostop]] drive-in, [[Marsh Bakers]] (1960s–2005)
*** 2900: former location of [[Gabriel's Casket Co.]], [[Presidential Suite]] salon, [[Chef Bro'chette]] food truck, [[C&K 1st Class Mobile Detail]], [[Frankly Tire Shop]]
*** 2900: former location of [[Electronic Supplies Inc.]] (1970), [[Gabriel's Casket Co.]], [[Presidential Suite]] salon, [[Chef Bro'chette]] food truck, [[C&K 1st Class Mobile Detail]], [[Frankly Tire Shop]]
** south side:
** south side:
*** 2925: (formerly 2003–2007): [[Parker Apartments]] (1940–1957)
*** 2925: (formerly 2003–2007): [[Parker Apartments]] (1940–1970)
*** 2909: former location of [[Central Park Theatre]] (1926)
*** 2903: former location of [[Donna Marie Apartments]] (1970)
 


* [[29th Place Ensley]] intersects (north only)
* [[29th Place Ensley]] intersects (north only)
** north side:
** north side:
*** 2838: [[B & D Auto Repair & Recovery]], former location of [[Fairview Feed & Grocery Co.]] warehouse (1942), [[W. J. Rucker Hardware & Fence Co.]] (1957)
*** 2838: [[B & D Auto Repair & Recovery]], former location of [[Fairview Feed & Grocery Co.]] warehouse (1942), [[W. J. Rucker Hardware & Fence Co.]] (1957–1970)
*** 2830: former location of [[Parrot Dry Cleaning]] (1926)
*** 2830: former location of [[Parrot Dry Cleaning]] (1926)
*** 2826: former location of [[Central Park Food Co.]] (1926)
*** 2826: former location of [[Central Park Food Co.]] (1926)
*** 2824: former location of [[Fair Park Service Station]] (1949), [[Charlie A. Jones]] service station (1957)
*** 2824: former location of [[Fair Park Service Station]] (1949), [[Charlie A. Jones]] service station (1957), [[Smothers Bros Transmission Service]] (1970)
*** 2816: former location of [[Standard Oil Co.]] service station (1942)
*** 2816: former location of [[Standard Oil Co.]] service station (1942)
*** 2812: former location of [[Grantham Beauty Shop]] / [[Glenn Thompson]] barber (1942)
*** 2812: former location of [[Grantham Beauty Shop]] / [[Glenn Thompson]] barber (1942)
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** north side:
** north side:
*** 2812 (formerly 2046): former location of [[Willard McDowell]] filling station (1940), [[Pate Grocery]] (1957)
*** 2812 (formerly 2046): former location of [[Willard McDowell]] filling station (1940), [[Pate Grocery]] (1957)
*** 2808 (formerly 2048): [[Nu Vision House of Detail]] (2014–), former location of [[Ideal Laundry]] (1940), [[New Ideal Laundry & Dry Cleaners]] (1942), [[McWhorter's Service Station]] (1949–1957), [[Bright Touch House of Detail]] (–2011)
*** 2808 (formerly 2048): [[Nu Vision House of Detail]] (2014–), former location of [[Ideal Laundry]] (1940), [[New Ideal Laundry & Dry Cleaners]] (1942), [[McWhorter's Service Station]] (1949–1957), [[Metropolitan Auto Parts]] (1970), [[Bright Touch House of Detail]] (–2011)
*** 2804–2800 (formerly 2050–2042): 1-story commercial building, former location of [[Hill Food Stores]] (1940–1949)
*** 2804–2800 (formerly 2050–2042): 1-story commercial building, former location of [[Hill Food Stores]] (1940–1949)
**** 2804: [[Fatou African Hair Braiding]] (2007–), former location of [[College Cleaners]] (1949)
**** 2804: [[Fatou African Hair Braiding]] (2007–), former location of [[College Cleaners]] (1949), [[Mary Ann's Beauty Salon]] (1970)
**** 2802–2800: former location of [[Bryant Furniture]] (–2011)
**** 2802–2800: former location of [[Bryant Furniture]] (–2011)
***** 2802: former location of [[Fancher-Looney Drug Co.]] (1940–1944)
***** 2802: former location of [[Fancher-Looney Drug Co.]] (1940–1944), [[Five Points Electronics]] / [[Lafayette Associate Store]] electronic equipment (1970)
***** 2800: [[Party Source Outlet]] (2015–), former location of [[Irene Grantham]] beauty shop (1944), [[Fairview Grocery Co.]] (1957), [[Bounce Rentals]] (2014)
***** 2800: [[Party Source Outlet]] (2015–), former location of [[Irene Grantham]] beauty shop (1944), [[Fairview Grocery Co.]] (1957), [[Public Finance Corp.]] (1970), [[Bounce Rentals]] (2014)
** south side:
** south side:
*** 2815: 1-story commercial building
*** 2815: 1-story commercial building
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* [[Cullman Avenue]] / [[31st Street Ensley]] intersect
* [[Cullman Avenue]] / [[31st Street Ensley]] intersect
** north side:
** north side:
*** 2730 (formerly 2130): [[Title Cash]] (2007–), former location of [[Garfield Kemp]] filling station (1940), [[Four Point Filling Station]] (1949), [[Sentell Service Station]] (1957)
*** 2730 (formerly 2130): [[Title Cash]] (2007–), former location of [[Garfield Kemp]] filling station (1940), [[Four Point Filling Station]] (1949), [[Sentell Service Station]] (1957–1970)
*** 2718: former location of [[Charles Samuel]] confectionery / [[Una Samuel]] restaurant (1949), [[Kwik Cleaners]] (1957), [[Aunte's Restaurant]] (2009–2016)
*** 2718: former location of [[Charles Samuel]] confectionery / [[Una Samuel]] restaurant (1949), [[Kwik Cleaners]] (1957–1970), [[Aunte's Restaurant]] (2009–2016)
*** 2714: former location of [[Robert Newton]] filling station (1949), [[Magic Tunnel Car Wash]] (1957)
*** 2714: former location of [[Robert Newton]] filling station (1949), [[Magic Tunnel Car Wash]] (1957–1970)
** south side:
** south side:
*** 2735: [[Q P Food Mart]] gas station, former location of [[Causey Bros]] filling station (1949), [[Causey's Service Station]] (1957), [[E & T Food Shop]]
*** 2735: [[Q P Food Mart]] gas station, former location of [[Causey Bros]] filling station (1949), [[Causey's Service Station]] (1957), [[Fair Park Amoco]] gas station (1970), [[E & T Food Shop]]


====[[Central Park neighborhood]]====
====[[Central Park neighborhood]]====
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*** 2700: [[The Follicle]] (2014–), former location of [[R. B. Newton]] service station (1940), [[John B. Turner]] auto repair (1940–1942), [[Tucker Motor Sales]] (1957), [[Salon Zubaleez]] (2007), [[Capelli]] grooming salon (2011)
*** 2700: [[The Follicle]] (2014–), former location of [[R. B. Newton]] service station (1940), [[John B. Turner]] auto repair (1940–1942), [[Tucker Motor Sales]] (1957), [[Salon Zubaleez]] (2007), [[Capelli]] grooming salon (2011)
**** 2700B: [[FixeditFast]], former location of [[FixIt4Cheap]] (2019)  
**** 2700B: [[FixeditFast]], former location of [[FixIt4Cheap]] (2019)  
*** 2600 (2601 [[Warrior Road]]): 1-story commercial building (back)
*** 2600 (2601 [[Warrior Road]]): 1-story commercial building (back), former location of [[Vincent's TV Service]] (1970)
*** 2532: [[Smooth Design Barber & Style]], former location of [[Adams Hair Braiding]], [[J & T Tax Service]], [[Seals Details]]
*** 2532: [[Smooth Design Barber & Style]], former location of [[Steel City Machinery Co.]] / [[Crane Wheel Service]] (1970), [[Adams Hair Braiding]], [[J & T Tax Service]], [[Seals Details]]
*** 2528: former location of [[Black on Black Dollars]] pop-up shop (2021)
*** 2528: former location of [[Black on Black Dollars]] pop-up shop (2021)
*** 2508–2504: [[Tony's Barber & Style]] (2015–), former location of [[Lawn Supply Co.]] (1957)
*** 2508–2504: [[Tony's Barber & Style]] (2015–), former location of [[Lawn Supply Co.]] (1957–1970)
*** 2500: former location of [[Fairview Cafe]]
*** 2500: former location of [[Fairview Cafe]]
*** 2447: [[Fair Gas Stop]]
*** 2447: [[Fair Gas Stop]]
*** 2440: former location of [[Red Rock Stop]] gas station
*** 2440: former location of [[Hudson Oil Co.]] gas station (1970), [[Red Rock Stop]] gas station
*** 2424: [[Firestone Complete Auto Care]], former location of [[Central Park Bicycle Co.]] (1949), [[Birmingham Trailer Co.]] (1949–1957), [[Fairview Used Cars]]
*** 2424: [[Firestone Complete Auto Care]], former location of [[Central Park Bicycle Co.]] (1949), [[Birmingham Trailer Co.]] (1949–1957), [[Firestone Stores]] tires & appliances (1970), [[Fairview Used Cars]]
*** 2420: [[Thompson & Sons]] wholesale grain (1942-1944)
*** 2420: [[Thompson & Sons]] wholesale grain (1942-1944)
*** 2412–2410 (formerly 2420): [[Five Points West Tires]] / [[Five Points West Motors]], former location of [[Fair Park Coal Co.]] (1942), [[Fair View Coal Co.]] (1940–1944), [[Littleton Service Station]] (1949)
*** 2412–2410 (formerly 2420): [[Five Points West Tires]] / [[Five Points West Motors]], former location of [[Fair Park Coal Co.]] (1942), [[Fair View Coal Co.]] (1940–1944), [[Littleton Service Station]] (1949)
*** 2408: former location of [[O K Rubber Welders]] (1949), [[Fair Ground O K Rubber Welders]] (1957)
*** 2408: former location of [[O K Rubber Welders]] (1949), [[Fair Ground O K Rubber Welders]] (1957)
*** 2406 (formerly 2426): former location of [[Springfield Garage]] auto repairs (1940)
*** 2406 (formerly 2426): former location of [[Springfield Garage]] auto repairs (1940)
*** 2400 (formerly 2430): [[Crystal Glass Co.]], former location of [[Brock Lunch Room]] (1926), [[Dismukes Mattress & Upholstery Shop]] (1940–1942), [[Ace Reliner Co.]] (1944), [[R. J. Allen Contracting Co.]] (1949), [[Western Glass & Seat Cover]] (1957)
*** 2400 (formerly 2430): [[Crystal Glass Co.]], former location of [[Brock Lunch Room]] (1926), [[Dismukes Mattress & Upholstery Shop]] (1940–1942), [[Ace Reliner Co.]] (1944), [[R. J. Allen Contracting Co.]] (1949), [[Western Glass & Seat Cover]] (1957), [[Dockery O K Tire Store]] (1970)
** south side
** south side
*** [[CrossPlex Village]] / [[Birmingham Crossplex]], former location of [[Alabama State Fairgrounds]], [[Kiddieland]] (1948–1980s)
*** 2741–2401: [[CrossPlex Village]] / [[Birmingham Crossplex]], former location of [[Alabama State Fairgrounds]], [[Kiddieland]] (1948–1980s)


* [[Avenue X]] (north) / [[CrossPlex Village]] (south) intersect
* [[Avenue X]] (north) / [[CrossPlex Village]] (south) intersect
** north side:
** north side:
*** 2330 (formerly 2500): former location of [[Chichester's Lunch Room]] (1940–1949)
*** 2330 (formerly 2500): former location of [[Chichester's Lunch Room]] (1940–1949)
*** 2300: [[Taco Bell]]
*** 2300: [[Taco Bell]], former location of [[Standard Oil Co.]] gas station (1970)
*** 2258: [[MNA Food Mart]]
*** 2258: [[MNA Food Mart]]
*** 2250 (formerly 2630): office building (built 2021), former location of [[South Park Service Station]] (1940), [[Sombrero Drive-In]] (1957), [[Five Points West Exchange Security Bank branch]] (built 1960, demolished 2020), [[First National Bank]] (1971–1983), [[AmSouth Bank]] (1983–2006), [[Regions Bank]] (2006–), [[Schaeffer Eye Center]] (unbuilt 2011)
*** 2250 (formerly 2630): office building (built 2021), former location of [[South Park Service Station]] (1940), [[Sombrero Drive-In]] (1957), [[Five Points West Exchange Security Bank branch]] (built 1960, demolished 2020), [[First National Bank]] (1971–1983), [[AmSouth Bank]] (1983–2006), [[Regions Bank]] (2006–), [[Schaeffer Eye Center]] (unbuilt 2011)
** south side:
** south side:
*** [[CrossPlex Village]] / [[Birmingham Crossplex]], former location of [[Alabama State Fairgrounds]], [[Kiddieland]] (1948–1980s)
*** 2339–2305: [[CrossPlex Village]] / [[Birmingham Crossplex]], former location of [[Alabama State Fairgrounds]], [[Kiddieland]] (1948–1980s)
*** 2301: former location of [[Cooper Fair Park Shell]] gas station (1970)
*** 2259–2245: [[Five Points West Shopping City]]
**** 2259: [[Captain D's]], former location of [[The Igloo]] ice cream (1957), [[Roy Rogers House of Beef]] (1970)
**** 2249: former location of [[1st National Bank of Birmingham]] (1970)
**** 2247: former location of [[Jones Lawless]] men's clothes (1970)
**** 2245: former location of [[Vaughan-Weil]] clothiers (1970)
 


* [[Ensley 5 Points West Avenue]] (north) / [[Avenue W Ensley]] (south) intersect ([[Five Points West]])
* [[Ensley 5 Points West Avenue]] (north) / [[Avenue W Ensley]] (south) intersect ([[Five Points West]])
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*** 2240: former location of [[Lane Drug Store]] side (1949–1957)
*** 2240: former location of [[Lane Drug Store]] side (1949–1957)
*** 2228: [[CVS]], former location of [[Five Points West Library]], [[Big B Drugs]]
*** 2228: [[CVS]], former location of [[Five Points West Library]], [[Big B Drugs]]
*** 2236-2232: former location of [[Langdon Clinic]] (1949–1957)
*** 2236-2232: former location of [[Langdon Clinic]] (1949–1957), [[Harold Langdon]] physician (1970)
*** 2228–2222: former location of [[Kessler's]] (1957)
*** 2228–2222: former location of [[Kessler's]] (1957)
**** 2228: former location of [[U.S. Post Office Fairview Station]] (1957)
**** 2228: former location of [[U.S. Post Office Fairview Station]] (1957), [[Robert E. Shirley]] optician (1970)
**** 2226: former location of [[Aland's]] (opened 1964)
***** 2228A: former location of [[Southeastern Optical Service]] (1970)
**** 2224: [[Family Dollar|Family Dollar #2618]]
**** 2226: former location of [[Aland's]] (opened 1964–1970)
*** 2220: former location of [[Winn-Dixie|Winn-Dixie No. 405]] (closed 2018), proposed location of [[Dansby Foods]] (2020–)
**** 2224: [[Family Dollar|Family Dollar #2618]], former location of [[Shu-Lou Inc.]] (1970)
*** 2216: former location of [[Lollar's Cameras]]
*** 2220: former location of [[Radio Shack]] corporate sales (1970), [[Winn-Dixie|Winn-Dixie No. 405]] (closed 2018), proposed location of [[Dansby Foods]] (2020–)
*** 2216: former location of [[Lollar's Cameras]] (1970)
*** 2212: former location of [[Five Points West Trailer Court]] (1949)
*** 2212: former location of [[Five Points West Trailer Court]] (1949)
*** 2210: former location of [[Gulas' Restaurant]] (1955), [[El Palacio]] (1981)
*** 2210: former location of [[Gulas' Restaurant]] (1955), [[Westminster House]] restaurant & lounge (1970), [[El Palacio]] restaurant (1981)
*** 2200: former location of [[South Park Service Station]] (1942-1949), [[Redmont Service Station]] (1957)
*** 2200: former location of [[South Park Service Station]] (1942-1949), [[Redmont Service Station]] (1957), [[Shopping City Pure Service Station]] (1970)
** south side
** south side
*** 2259–2201: [[Five Points West Shopping City]]
*** 2245–2201: [[Five Points West Shopping City]]
**** 2259: [[Captain D's]], former location of [[The Igloo]] ice cream (1957)
**** 2241: former location of [[Kroger]] (1970)
**** 2239: [[Popeye's]]
**** 2239: [[Popeye's]], former location of [[Hickory Hut]] restaurant (1970)
**** 2237: former location of [[Woolworth's|F. W. Woolworth & Co.]] (1970)
**** 2233: former location of [[W. T. Grant & Co.]] (1970)
**** 2231: [[Wings Plus]]
**** 2231: [[Wings Plus]]
**** 2227: [[Golden Dragon]]
**** 2227: [[Golden Dragon]], former location of [[Krispy-Kreme]] doughnuts (1970)
**** 2229 [sic]: [[Burger King]]
**** 2229 [sic]: [[Burger King]]
**** 2217: former location of [[Five Points West Driving Range]] (1949)
**** 2221: former location of [[Gordon's Jewelry Co.]] (1970)
**** 2211: former location of [[Sloss-Jones Motor Co.]] used cars (1949)
**** 2217: former location of [[Five Points West Driving Range]] (1949), [[Parisian]] (1970)
**** 2201: [[McDonald's]], former location of [[Standard Oil Co.]] service station (1957)
**** 2211: former location of [[Sloss-Jones Motor Co.]] used cars (1949), [[J. C. Penney]] (1970)
**** 2205: former location of [[Lane-Liggett Drug Store]] (1970)
**** 2203: former location of [[Western Auto Supply Co.]] (1970)
**** 2201: [[McDonald's]], former location of [[Standard Oil Co.]] service station (1957), [[Spruiel Standard Service Station]] (1970)


* [[Avenue V Ensley]] intersects
* [[Avenue V Ensley]] intersects
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*** 2136: [[Wells Fargo Five Points West branch]] (built 1951 for [[Birmingham Trust National Bank]], later [[SouthTrust Bank]] and [[Wachovia Bank]])
*** 2136: [[Wells Fargo Five Points West branch]] (built 1951 for [[Birmingham Trust National Bank]], later [[SouthTrust Bank]] and [[Wachovia Bank]])
*** 2122: former location of [[Life Insurance Co. of Georgia]] (1957)
*** 2122: former location of [[Life Insurance Co. of Georgia]] (1957)
*** 2120: former location of [[Chicken in the Rough]] (1940s-1955), [[Chicken in the South]] (1955-1957)
*** 2120: former location of [[Chicken in the Rough]] (1940s-1955), [[Chicken in the South]] (1955-1957), [[Associates Finance Co.]] (1970)
*** 2116: [[ABC Select Spirits]]
*** 2118: former location of [[Ball & Ball Personnel Consultants]] employment agency (1970)
*** 2110: [[Joyce Ladd]]/[[State Farm Insurance]]
*** 2116: [[ABC Select Spirits]], former location of [[South Central Bell]] offices (1970)
*** 2100: [[MyEyeDr]] (2021), former location of [[Citizens Federal Savings Bank]], [[Schaeffer Eye Center]] (2007–2019)  
*** 2110: [[Joyce Ladd]]/[[State Farm Insurance]], former location of [[Cumberland Capital Corp.]] loans (1970)
*** 2100: [[MyEyeDr]] (2021), former location of [[Guaranty Savings & Loan Association]] (1970), [[Citizens Federal Savings Bank]], [[Schaeffer Eye Center]] (2007–2019)  
** south side
** south side
*** 2161: [[Marathon Gas]], former location of [[James McRee Jr]] filling station (1940–1944), [[Kilgore & McRee Motor Co.]] auto repairs (1942-1944), [[Robert McCree]] filling station (1949), [[Central Park Gulf Service Station]] (1957)
*** 2161: [[Marathon Gas]], former location of [[James McRee Jr]] filling station (1940–1944), [[Kilgore & McRee Motor Co.]] auto repairs (1942-1944), [[Robert McCree]] filling station (1949), [[Central Park Gulf Service Station]] (1957), [[Five Points West Gulf Service Station]] (1970)
*** 2149: [[Tropical Grill]] Jamaican restaurant, former location of [[Autry-Wilder Co.]] upholsterers (1957)
*** 2149: [[Tropical Grill]] Jamaican restaurant, former location of [[Autry-Wilder Co.]] upholsterers (1957), [[Dobbs House]] restaurant (1970)
*** 2145: [[2145 Bessemer Road]] 1-story commercial building
*** 2145: [[2145 Bessemer Road]] 1-story commercial building, former location of [[Jefferson Federal Savings & Loan]] (1970), [[Brighton Funeral Home]] (–2007)
*** 2129: [[Mr Unique Custom Designs & Fashions]], former location of [[Edward Baker]] chiropractor (1957), [[Pasquale's Pizza & Pasta]], [[Game Face Barber Shop & Lock]]
*** 2129: [[Mr Unique Custom Designs & Fashions]], former location of [[Edward Baker]] chiropractor (1957), [[Pasquale's Pizza & Pasta]] carry-out (1970), [[Game Face Barber Shop & Lock]]
*** 2123: former location of [[Osceola Confectionary Co.]] (1926)
*** 2123: former location of [[Osceola Confectionary Co.]] (1926)
*** 2121–2117: 1-story commercial building
*** 2121–2117: 1-story commercial building
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* [[Avenue U Ensley]] intersects
* [[Avenue U Ensley]] intersects
** north side
** north side
*** 2040: [[EZ Pawn]]
*** 2040: [[EZ Pawn]], former location of [[Towles Service Station]] (1970)
*** 2030: [[Birmingham Free Store]] (2020–), former location of [[H. Salt Fish & Chips]] (1965-), [[Salt and Pepper|Salt and Pepper Fish & Chips Super Burger]] (1972-), [[Dollars World]], [[Liberty Income Tax]] (2009), [[Platform Barber Shop]] (2011–2015), [[Wendell's Straight Line Barber Shop]] (2017–2019)
*** 2030: [[Birmingham Free Store]] (2020–), former location of [[H. Salt Fish & Chips]] (1965-), [[Salt and Pepper|Salt and Pepper Fish & Chips Super Burger]] (1972-), [[Dollars World]], [[Liberty Income Tax]] (2009), [[Platform Barber Shop]] (2011–2015), [[Wendell's Straight Line Barber Shop]] (2017–2019)
*** 2024: former location of [[Redmont Appliance Sales Co.]] (1957)
*** 2024: former location of [[Redmont Appliance Sales Co.]] (1957), [[Good Housekeeping Stores]] electric appliances (1970)
*** 2020: former location of [[Melrose Ice Cream|Turner's Melrose Ice Cream]] (1949)
*** 2020: former location of [[Melrose Ice Cream|Turner's Melrose Ice Cream]] (1949)
*** 2012: former location of [[Virgil Chrane]] chiropractor (1957)
*** 2002: former location of [[Dave's Service Station]] (1942-1944)
*** 2000: [[Presidential Suite]] beauty salon
** south side
** south side
*** 2017: [[Cash America Pawn]]
*** 2017: [[Cash America Pawn]], former location of [[B. F. Goodrich]] tires (1970)
*** 2011: [[International Automotive]], former location of [[Chism's Barber Shop]] ([[Floyd Chism]], 1949), [[Golden Rule Barber Shop]] (1957)


* [[Court T Ensley]] intersects (north only)
* [[Court T Ensley]] intersects (north only)
** north side:  
** north side:  
*** 2012: [[Title Max]] loans
*** 2012: [[Title Max]] loans, former location of [[Virgil Chrane]] chiropractor (1957)
*** 2000–2002 (formerly 2912): [[Frankly Tire Shop]], former location of [[Dave's Service Station]] (1940–1949), [[Womack's Service Station]] (1957)
*** 2000–2002 (formerly 2912): [[Frankly Tire Shop]], former location of [[Dave's Service Station]] (1940–1949), [[Womack's Service Station]] (1957), [[Bates Auto Supply]] (1970)
**** 2000: [[Presidential Suite]] beauty salon
** south side:
** south side:
*** 2005 (formerly 2909): [[Quick Phones]], former location of [[Trianon Theatre]] / [[Eugene Rushing]] barber (1940), [[Central Park Theatre]] (1944–1949), [[North Alabama Citizens Council]] (1957)
*** 2011: [[International Automotive]], former location of [[Chism's Barber Shop]] ([[Floyd Chism]], 1949), [[Golden Rule Barber Shop]] (1957), [[Harris-Cottrell Agency]] insurance (1970)
*** 2003: [[Perfect Kuts Barber & Style]]
*** 2007: former location of [[Shoe City]] (1970)
*** 2001 (formerly 2913): [[Queen African Hair Braiding]], former location of [[Central Park Service Center]] gas station (1940), [[Victory Service Station]] (1942-1944), [[Central Service Station]] (1949)
*** 2005 (formerly 2909): [[Quick Phones]], former location of [[Trianon Theatre]] / [[Eugene Rushing]] barber (1940), [[Central Park Theatre]] (1926–1949), [[North Alabama Citizens Council]] (1957), [[Central Park Bicycle & Lawnmower Co.]] (1970)
*** 2003: [[Perfect Kuts Barber & Style]], former location of [[Sparks Friendly Barber Shop]] (1970)
**** 2003½: former location of [[H & R Block]] branch (1970)
*** 2001 (formerly 2913): [[Queen African Hair Braiding]], former location of [[Central Park Service Center]] gas station (1940), [[Victory Service Station]] (1942-1944), [[Central Service Station]] (1949), [[Gabe's Restaurant]] (1970)


* [[Avenue T Ensley]] intersects
* [[Avenue T Ensley]] intersects
** north side:  
** north side:  
*** 1970: [[Coco Beauty Supply]]
*** 1970: [[Coco Beauty Supply]], former location of [[Marks-Fitzgerald Furniture Co.]] (1970)
*** 1948: former location of [[Central Park Enco Service Station]] (1970)
** south side:
** south side:
*** 1975–1951: [[Marino's Market]] (2007–)
*** 1975–1951: [[Marino's Market]] (2007–)
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***** 1969½: former location of [[Park Coffee Shop]] (1942)
***** 1969½: former location of [[Park Coffee Shop]] (1942)
**** 1967 (formerly 3007): former location of [[Chapman Cleaners]] (1940), [[Zenith Cleaners]] (1942–1949), [[Forehand Cleaners]] (1957)
**** 1967 (formerly 3007): former location of [[Chapman Cleaners]] (1940), [[Zenith Cleaners]] (1942–1949), [[Forehand Cleaners]] (1957)
**** 1965–1963: former location of [[|Robinson's|Robinson's 5¢ to $1.00]] department store (1949–1957)
**** 1965–1963: former location of [[|Robinson's|Robinson's 5¢ to $1.00]] department store (1949–1957), [[Winn-Dixie]] supermarket (1970)
***** 1965 (formerly 3009): former location of [[Robinson's|M. R. Robinson & Co.]] department store (1940)
***** 1965 (formerly 3009): former location of [[Robinson's|M. R. Robinson & Co.]] department store (1940)
***** 1963 (formerly 3011): former location of  
***** 1963 (formerly 3011): former location of  
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** north side:
** north side:
*** 1944 (formerly 3100): former location of [[Glover & Glover]] chiropractors ([[John Glover|John]] & [[Willard Glover]] 1940–1942), [[Willard Glover]] chiropractor (1949)
*** 1944 (formerly 3100): former location of [[Glover & Glover]] chiropractors ([[John Glover|John]] & [[Willard Glover]] 1940–1942), [[Willard Glover]] chiropractor (1949)
*** 1940: [[Deli American]]
*** 1940: [[Deli American]], former location of [[Krystal]] restaurant (1970)
*** 1928: [[KFC]]
*** 1928: [[KFC]]
** south side:
** south side:
*** 1945: [[B & B Hair Club of Birmingham]], former location of [[Stagg's Service Station]] (1957)
*** 1945: [[B & B Hair Club of Birmingham]], former location of [[Stagg's Service Station]] (1957–1970)
*** 1937: former location of [[Hughey Weir]] physician (1957)
*** 1937: former location of [[Hughey Weir]] physician (1957), [[Central Park Clinic]] (1970)


* [[Court S Ensley]] intersects
* [[Court S Ensley]] intersects
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** south side:
** south side:
*** 1923 (formerly 3201): [[Health Foods West]], former location of [[Weaver Drug Co.]] (1940-1949), [[Greene Drug Co.]] (1957)
*** 1923 (formerly 3201): [[Health Foods West]], former location of [[Weaver Drug Co.]] (1940-1949), [[Greene Drug Co.]] (1957)
*** 1921 (formerly 3203): former location of [[Jesse Ammons]] barber / [[H & H Cleaners]] (1940), [[Orus Kinney]] barber (1942), [[Brown School Supply Co.]] (1949), [[Houston Law]] photographer (1957)
*** 1921 (formerly 3203): former location of [[Jesse Ammons]] barber / [[H & H Cleaners]] (1940), [[Orus Kinney]] barber (1942), [[Brown School Supply Co.]] (1949), [[Houston Law]] photographer (1957–1970)
*** 1919 (formerly 3205): [[Mama's Hair Braiding]], former location of [[Louis' Creamery]] grocery (1940), [[Edgar Jones|Jones Fruit Stand]] (1942), [[Watts & McCombs]] grocery & market (1949)
*** 1919 (formerly 3205): [[Mama's Hair Braiding]], former location of [[Louis' Creamery]] grocery (1940), [[Edgar Jones|Jones Fruit Stand]] (1942), [[Watts & McCombs]] grocery & market (1949), [[Central Park Beauty Salon]] (1970)
*** 1915 (formerly 3207): former location of [[Cas Reagan]] physician (1940), [[Gabe's Bar-B-Q]] (1949)
*** 1915 (formerly 3207): former location of [[Cas Reagan]] physician (1940), [[Gabe's Bar-B-Q]] (1949)
*** 1909: [[Little Joe's Party Place & Boutique]]
*** 1909: [[Little Joe's Party Place & Boutique]]
*** 1901: former location of [[Caldwell & Co.]] real estate ([[Alden Caldwell]] 1957)
*** 1905: former location of [[Sparks Specialty Co.]] mill supplies (1970)
*** 1901: former location of [[Caldwell & Co.]] real estate ([[Alden Caldwell]] 1957–1970), [[Mahon Development Co.]] contractors (1970)


* [[Avenue S Ensley]] intersects
* [[Avenue S Ensley]] intersects
** north side:
** north side:
*** 1844: [[Oh Yes Wings]]
*** 1844: [[Oh Yes Wings]], former location of [[Harry Brace Health Spa]] (1970)
** south side:
** south side:
*** 1865: [[Southeastern School of Cosmetology & Barbering]], former location of [[National States Rights Party]] (1960-1965), [[Classic Beauty Salon]] (2011), [[Andre's Hair Styling & Barber Training Center]] (2015–2019)
*** 1865: [[Southeastern School of Cosmetology & Barbering]], former location of [[National States Rights Party]] (1960-1965), [[Classic Beauty Salon]] (2011), [[Andre's Hair Styling & Barber Training Center]] (2015–2019)
*** 1861: former location of [[Ed Baker]] chiropractor (1970)
*** 1859: [[Reggie Whitaker]] / [[State Farm Insurance]]
*** 1859: [[Reggie Whitaker]] / [[State Farm Insurance]]
*** 1857: [[Central Park Lane Professional Building]] / [[Easy Rental Connection]], former location of [[Jess McCormick]] dentist (1957), [[Tiffani's Boutique of Style]] (2011)
*** 1857: [[Central Park Lane Professional Building]] (built before 1970) / [[Easy Rental Connection]], former location of [[Jess McCormick]] dentist (1957)
*** 1849: [[Sole-Superstore]] (2016–)
*** 1849: [[Sole-Superstore]] (2016–), former location of [[William Marshall Jr]] accountant / [[A & A Ambulance Service]] (1970)
*** 1845: former location of [[John W. Johnston]] contractor (1949)
*** 1845: former location of [[John W. Johnston]] contractor (1949)


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*** 1832: [[Beautiful Barks]]
*** 1832: [[Beautiful Barks]]
** south side:
** south side:
*** 1843–1821: [[First United Cumberland Presbyterian Church]]
*** 1843–1821: [[First United Cumberland Presbyterian Church]], former location of [[Central Park Methodist Church]] annex (1970)


* [[Court R Ensley]] intersects(south only)
* [[Court R Ensley]] intersects(south only)
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**** 1648 (formerly 3608–3610): former location of [[A & P Food Store]] / [[Thomas Huddleston]] meats (1940), [[Del-Mar Cabinet Co.]] (1949–1957), [[William Screws]] contractor (1957)
**** 1648 (formerly 3608–3610): former location of [[A & P Food Store]] / [[Thomas Huddleston]] meats (1940), [[Del-Mar Cabinet Co.]] (1949–1957), [[William Screws]] contractor (1957)
**** 1646 (formerly 3612): former location of [[John Justice]] physician (1942), [[Houston Law]] photographer (1949)
**** 1646 (formerly 3612): former location of [[John Justice]] physician (1942), [[Houston Law]] photographer (1949)
**** 1644: former location of [[Central Park Produce]] (1949), [[Roy Smith Realty Co.]] (1957)
**** 1644: former location of [[Central Park Produce]] (1949), [[Central Park Shell]] service station (1970)
**** 1640: former location of [[Chace Rubber Co.]] (1970)
**** 1634: former location of [[Roy Smith Realty Co.]] (1957), [[Roy Smith Agency]] (1970)
** south side:
** south side:
*** 1723–1715: former location of [[Rucker Hardware]] (2007)
*** 1723–1715: former location of [[Rucker Hardware]] (2007)
**** 1723: former location of [[Herring's Drug Store]] (1949–1957)
**** 1723: former location of [[Herring's Drug Store]] (1949–1957), [[Moman Sundries]] / [[Al's Barber Shop]] (1970)
**** 1721 (formerly 3605–3607): former location of [[Hill Food Stores]] (1940–1957)
**** 1721 (formerly 3605–3607): former location of [[Hill Food Stores]] (1940–1957), [[Alabama Goodwill Industries]] thrift store (1970)
**** 1717 (formerly 3609): former location of [[Central Park Cleaners]] / [[Walter Peoples]] shoe repair / [[Hobson Parks]] barber (1940), [[Stewart Cleaners]] (1942), [[Central Park Feed & Seed Store]] (1944), [[Modern Cleaners]] (1949–1957)
**** 1717 (formerly 3609): former location of [[Central Park Cleaners]] / [[Walter Peoples]] shoe repair / [[Hobson Parks]] barber (1940), [[Stewart Cleaners]] (1942), [[Central Park Feed & Seed Store]] (1944), [[Modern Cleaners]] (1949–1957)
**** 1715 (formerly 3611): former location of [[Brown's Market & Grocery]] (1940–1949), [[Belview Cycle & Hobby Shop]] (1957)
**** 1715 (formerly 3611): former location of [[Brown's Market & Grocery]] (1940–1949), [[Belview Cycle & Hobby Shop]] (1957)
*** 1713 (formerly 3613): former location of [[Tip Toe Inn]] restaurant (1940–1942), [[Central Park Cafe]] (1944–1957)
*** 1713 (formerly 3613): former location of [[Tip Toe Inn]] restaurant (1940–1942), [[Central Park Cafe]] (1944–1957)
*** 1711: [[SRF Tax Professionals]], former location of [[Latta Cafe]] (1949), [[Ulysses Ausbun]] electric appliances (1957), [[J P Event Planner]] / [[205 Bad Guy Entertainment]] (2011), [[Smart Tax & Consulting]] (2015–2017)
*** 1711: [[SRF Tax Professionals]], former location of [[Latta Cafe]] (1949), [[Ulysses Ausbun]] electric appliances (1957), [[Bradford's Radio & Television Service]] (1970), [[J P Event Planner]] / [[205 Bad Guy Entertainment]] (2011), [[Smart Tax & Consulting]] (2015–2017)
*** 1709 (formerly 3615): former location of [[City Ice Delivery Co.]] (1940–1942), color tv service (1947–), [[Feel The Fire]] restaurant (2011), [[Central Park Restaurant]] (2011–2015), [[Deja Vu Scissors & Cuts]] (2016)
*** 1709 (formerly 3615): former location of [[City Ice Delivery Co.]] (1940–1942), color tv service (1947–), [[Feel The Fire]] restaurant (2011), [[Central Park Restaurant]] (2011–2015), [[Deja Vu Scissors & Cuts]] (2016)
*** 1705–1701: [[Jackson's Ministries]] thrift store
*** 1705–1701: [[Jackson's Ministries]] thrift store
**** 1705 (formerly 3609): former location of [[Walter Peoples]] shoe repair / [[Hobson Parks]] barber (1942), [[Central Park Cleaners]] (1942-1957)
**** 1705 (formerly 3609): former location of [[Walter Peoples]] shoe repair / [[Hobson Parks]] barber (1942), [[Central Park Cleaners]] (1942-1970)
**** 1703: former location of [[Joseph W. Lee]] barber (1949), [[Central Park Barber Shop]] (1957)
**** 1703: former location of [[Joseph W. Lee]] barber (1949), [[Central Park Barber Shop]] (1957), [[Harrison's Barber Shop]] (1970)
**** 1701 (formerly 3631): former location of [[Bowen's Pharmacy]] (1940–1957)
**** 1701 (formerly 3631): former location of [[Bowen's Pharmacy]] (1940–1970)


* [[Terrace Q Ensley]] intersects (south only)
* [[Terrace Q Ensley]] intersects (south only)
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*** 1600 (formerly 3730): former location of [[Thomas Jones]] filling station (1940), [[Good Gulf Service Station]] (1942), [[William Cash]] service station (1949), [[Alexander Gulf Service Station]] (1957)
*** 1600 (formerly 3730): former location of [[Thomas Jones]] filling station (1940), [[Good Gulf Service Station]] (1942), [[William Cash]] service station (1949), [[Alexander Gulf Service Station]] (1957)
** south side:
** south side:
*** 1625 (formerly 3703): [[DHL Analytical Laboratory]], former location of [[Zenith Cleaners]] (1940), [[Hester & Sons Plumbing & Heating]] display room (1949), [[Central Park Library]] (1957)
*** 1625 (formerly 3703): [[DHL Analytical Laboratory]], former location of [[Zenith Cleaners]] (1940), [[Hester & Sons Plumbing & Heating]] display room (1949), [[Five Points West Library|Central Park Library]] (1957–1970)
*** 1621: [[Apostolic Love Center Church]] (2007–)
*** 1621: [[Apostolic Love Center Church]] (2007–), former location of [[Guaranty Pest Control]] (1970)
*** 1617: former location of [[Computer Communication Creation]], [[Digital Information Systems]] / [[Sunshine Automobiles]] used cars (2007–2017)
*** 1617: former location of [[Life Insurance Co. of Georgia]] (1970), [[Computer Communication Creation]], [[Digital Information Systems]] / [[Sunshine Automobiles]] used cars (2007–2017)
*** 1601 (formerly 3731): [[Birmingham Knight Riders Car Club]] / [[Statewide Auto]] / [[All For One Detail]] / [[Sno-Cone King]], former location of [[Belview Service Station]] (1940–1957)
*** 1601 (formerly 3731): [[Birmingham Knight Riders Car Club]] / [[Statewide Auto]] / [[All For One Detail]] / [[Sno-Cone King]], former location of [[Belview Service Station]] (1940–1957), [[Belview Pure Service Station]] (1970)


* [[Avenue P Ensley]] intersects
* [[Avenue P Ensley]] intersects
** north side:
** north side:
*** 1586–1578: 1-story commercial building
*** 1584–1578: 1-story commercial building
**** 1586 (formerly 3800): former location of [[Super Way Bar-B-Q]] (1940–1942), [[Dan's Tavern]] / [[Dan's Lounge]] (2007–2011), [[Dollas]]
**** 1584 (formerly 3800): former location of [[Super Way Bar-B-Q]] (1940–1942), [[Dan's Tavern]] / [[Dan's Lounge]] (1970–2011), [[Dollas]]
**** 1584 (formerly 3802): former location of [[Jackson's Radio Shop]] / [[Crumpton's Cleaners & Dyers]] (1940), [[Marcrum Donut Shop]] (1949), [[Smitty's Coffee Shop]] (1957)
**** 1582 (formerly 3802): former location of [[Jackson's Radio Shop]] / [[Crumpton's Cleaners & Dyers]] (1940), [[Marcrum Donut Shop]] (1949), [[Smitty's Coffee Shop]] (1957)
**** 1580–1582: former location of [[Hester Sheet Metal Co.]] (1949)
**** 1580: former location of [[Hester Sheet Metal Co.]] (1949)
***** 1582 (formerly 3804): former location of [[Joseph D. Smith]] shoe repair (1940), [[Murray's Self Service Laundry]] (1957)
***** 1580B (formerly 3804): former location of [[Joseph D. Smith]] shoe repair (1940), [[Murray's Self Service Laundry]] (1957)
***** 1580 (formerly 3806): [[Chayil Fashion Lounge]], former location of [[Central Park Feed & Hardware Co.]] (1940–1942), [[Hester & Sons Plumbing & Heating Co.]] (1957)
***** 1580A (formerly 3806): [[Chayil Fashion Lounge]], former location of [[Central Park Feed & Hardware Co.]] (1940–1942), [[Hester & Sons Plumbing & Heating Co.]] (1957)
**** 1578 (formerly 3808–3810): former location of [[B. A. Hubbard]] grocery (1940), [[Alabama Air Cooled Motors]] (2009)
**** 1578 (formerly 3808–3810): former location of [[B. A. Hubbard]] grocery (1940), [[Hibbett Sporting Goods]] (1970), [[Alabama Air Cooled Motors]] (2009)
*** 1576: [[Evans Home Improvements]] ([[D. R. Evans]], 2007–)
*** 1576: [[Evans Home Improvements]] ([[D. R. Evans]], 2007–)
*** 1574 (formerly 3816): former location of [[John A. Cook]] repair shop (1942–1949), [[College Hut]] / [[Grand Dutchess]] (2007–2019)
*** 1574 (formerly 3816): former location of [[John A. Cook]] repair shop (1942–1949), [[College Hut]] / [[Grand Dutchess]] (2007–2019)
*** 1570: [[The Counseling Center]] ([[Gilbert Robbins III]] 2016–), former location of [[Belview Animal Clinic]] (2007), [[Propelling Financial Services]] (2009–2015)
*** 1570: [[The Counseling Center]] ([[Gilbert Robbins III]] 2016–), former location of [[Belview Real Estate & Insurance Co.]] (1970), [[Belview Animal Clinic]] (2007), [[Propelling Financial Services]] (2009–2015)
*** 1564: [[Beauty Empire]] (2015–), former location of [[Beauty Masters]] (–2011)
*** 1564: [[Beauty Empire]] (2015–), former location of [[Beauty Masters]] (–2011)
*** 1560: [[Sunny Brook Learning Center]]
*** 1560: [[Sunny Brook Learning Center]], former location of [[Malloch's Antiques]] ([[Edward Malloch]] 1970)
** south side:
** south side:
*** 1585 (formerly 3801): former location of [[Raymond McKinney]] filling station (1940), [[Central Park Hiotane Service]] (1942), [[Central Oil & Tire Co.]] (1949)
*** 1585 (formerly 3801): former location of [[Raymond McKinney]] filling station (1940), [[Central Park Hiotane Service]] (1942), [[Central Oil & Tire Co.]] (1949)
*** 1583: [[Phil's Auto Repair Service]]
*** 1583: [[Phil's Auto Repair Service]]
*** 1579: [[Lou's Detail Shop]] (2007–), former location of [[Eidsor Motors]], [[USA HWY Auto Sales]] (2017)
*** 1579: [[Lou's Detail Shop]] (2007–), former location of [[Eidsor Motors]], [[USA HWY Auto Sales]] (2017)
*** 1575: former location of [[Wiley Trailer Sales of Birmingham]] (1957), [[Bull's Eye Event Center]] (2007–2008), [[Colston's]] (2009–2011), [[Omny Hookah Bar]] / [[Omny Event Hall]] (2015)
*** 1575: former location of [[Wiley Trailer Sales of Birmingham]] (1957), [[O K Used Cars]] / [[Subaru of Birmingham]] (1970), [[Bull's Eye Event Center]] (2007–2008), [[Colston's]] (2009–2011), [[Omny Hookah Bar]] / [[Omny Event Hall]] (2015)
*** 1573: [[Sun Inn]] motel (2007–), former location of [[Plantation Motor Lodge]] ([[Robert Douglas]] 1957)
*** 1573: [[Sun Inn]] motel (2007–), former location of [[Plantation Motor Lodge]] ([[Robert Douglas]] 1957–1970)
*** 1565: [[Metro by T-Mobile]] (2021), former location of [[Mother & Babies Nutrition]] (2007–2009), [[Beauty Master Fashion]] (2011), [[MetroPCS]] (2015–2017)
*** 1565: [[Metro by T-Mobile]] (2021), former location of [[Taylor Speed Sport Center]] auto parts / [[Taylor Automotive & Electric Balancing Co.]] (1970), [[Mother & Babies Nutrition]] (2007–2009), [[Beauty Master Fashion]] (2011), [[MetroPCS]] (2015–2017)
*** 1561: [[Xclusive Carwash & Detail]], former location of [[Sparks' Shell Service Station]] (1957)
*** 1561: [[Xclusive Carwash & Detail]], former location of [[Sparks' Shell Service Station]] (1957)


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*** 1534: [[Veronica's House of Style]] (1998-)
*** 1534: [[Veronica's House of Style]] (1998-)
** south side:
** south side:
*** 1557: [[Citgo]] gas station (2018), former location of [[Edward Ward]] contractor (1949), [[Exxon]] gas station
*** 1557: [[Citgo]] gas station (2018), former location of [[Edward Ward]] contractor (1949), [[Dorothy Dobbs]] ceramics studio (1970), [[Exxon]] gas station
*** 1553 (formerly 3913): former location of [[Hester Plumbing & Heating Co.]] ([[Samuel Hester]] 1940–1942), [[Hester & Sons Plumbing & Heating Co.]] ([[Samuel Hester]] 1949)
*** 1553 (formerly 3913): former location of [[Hester Plumbing & Heating Co.]] ([[Samuel Hester]] 1940–1942), [[Hester & Sons Plumbing & Heating Co.]] ([[Samuel Hester]] 1949)
*** 1545: [[AutoZone]]
*** 1545: [[AutoZone]]
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** north side:
** north side:
*** 1518: [[Statewide Auto Sales]]
*** 1518: [[Statewide Auto Sales]]
*** 1512: [[Warren Tire Co.]], former location of [[Roy Davis Service Station]] (1957)
*** 1512: [[Warren Tire Co.]], former location of [[Roy Davis Service Station]] (1957), [[John Falls Texaco]] (1970)
*** 1506 (formerly 4020): former location of [[Evelyn Carr]] dance teacher (1940–1949)
*** 1506 (formerly 4020): former location of [[Evelyn Carr]] dance teacher (1940–1949)
*** 1500 (formerly 4118): former location of [[Dallas Jernigan]] barber / [[Inez Jernigan]] grocery (1940)
*** 1500 (formerly 4118): former location of [[Dallas Jernigan]] barber / [[Inez Jernigan]] grocery (1940)
** south side:
** south side:
*** 1529: [[5 Points West Foot Center]], former location of [[William Luquire]] contractor (1957)
*** 1529: [[5 Points West Foot Center]], former location of [[William Luquire]] contractor (1957), [[2nd Church of Christ Scientist]] (1970)
*** 1519 (formerly 4111): former location of [[Frieda Crainich]] grocery (1940)
*** 1519 (formerly 4111): former location of [[Frieda Crainich]] grocery (1940)
*** 1503-1501: 1-story commercial building
*** 1503-1501: 1-story commercial building
**** 1503: former location of [[Discount Meat & Fish Market]] (2007–2011), [[Central Meat & Fish Market]] (2015–2017)
**** 1503: former location of [[Discount Meat & Fish Market]] (2007–2011), [[Central Meat & Fish Market]] (2015–2017)
**** 1501: former location of [[Dyess Service Station]] (1957)
**** 1501: former location of [[Dyess Service Station]] (1957), [[Bonanza Sirloin Pit]] (1970)
***** 1501B: former location of [[Tax One]] (2011), [[Reliable Tax & Accounting]] (2015–2021)
***** 1501B: former location of [[Tax One]] (2011), [[Reliable Tax & Accounting]] (2015–2021)
***** 1501A: [[205 Designz]], former location of [[Unique Sculptures Beauty Salon]] (2011–2017)
***** 1501A: [[205 Designz]], former location of [[Unique Sculptures Beauty Salon]] (2011–2017)
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** north side:
** north side:
*** 1428: former location of [[Towles Service Station]] (1957)
*** 1428: former location of [[Towles Service Station]] (1957)
*** 1420: [[Shank's Service Center]]
*** 1420: [[Shank's Service Center]], former location of [[Bill's Standard Oil]] filling station (1970)
*** 1416: former location of [[Central Park Garage]] auto repair (1949), [[Wilson's Central Park Garage]] auto repair (1957)
*** 1416: former location of [[Central Park Garage]] auto repair (1949), [[Wilson's Central Park Garage]] auto repair (1957)
*** 1414: former location of [[Luther Ash]] clothes cleaner (1949)
*** 1414: former location of [[Luther Ash]] clothes cleaner (1949)
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*** 1410: former location of [[Al's Barber Shop]] (1957)
*** 1410: former location of [[Al's Barber Shop]] (1957)
*** 1408: former location of [[Dallas Jernigan]] barber (1949)
*** 1408: former location of [[Dallas Jernigan]] barber (1949)
*** 1406: [[Microcom]], former location of [[Akers Produce]] (1949), [[D. A. Bates Auto Supply]] (1957)
*** 1406: [[Microcom]], former location of [[Akers Produce]] (1949), [[D. A. Bates Auto Supply]] (1957), [[Anderson Erection Co.]] / [[ANCO Fence Supply]] (1970)
*** 1404: former location of [[Hart's Auto Motor Service]] (1957)
*** 1404: former location of [[Hart's Auto Motor Service]] (1957)
*** 1402: former location of [[Austin Morman]] ice (1949)
*** 1402: former location of [[Austin Morman]] ice (1949)
*** 1400: former location of [[Akers Self-Service Grocery]] (1957)
*** 1400: former location of [[Akers Self-Service Grocery]] (1957), [[Long Ice Co.]] / [[B & L Construction Co.]] / [[Chuck Allen's Trophy Shop]] (1970)
** south side:
** south side:
*** 1425: former location of [[Belview Fix-It-Shop]] (1957)
*** 1425: former location of [[Belview Fix-It-Shop]] ([[James E. Jackson]] 1957–1970)
*** 1421 (formerly 4201): [[Scholars of the Future]] day care (2021), former location of [[Ivanhoe Service Station]] (1940), [[Granny's Little Angels Learning Center]] (2007–2011), [[Oak Grove Missionary]] day care (2015–2019)
*** 1421 (formerly 4201): [[Scholars of the Future]] day care (2021), former location of [[Ivanhoe Service Station]] (1940), [[Granny's Little Angels Learning Center]] (2007–2011), [[Oak Grove Missionary]] day care (2015–2019)
*** 1409: [[D & K Food Shop]] / [[Gem]] gas station, former location of [[Collins Insurance Agency]] ([[Henry Collins]] 1957)
*** 1413: former location of [[Central Park Animal Hospital]] (1970)
*** 1409: [[D & K Food Shop]] / [[Gem]] gas station, former location of [[Collins Insurance Agency]] ([[Henry Collins]] 1957), [[Wilson Tire Co.]] (1970)


* [[Avenue N Ensley]] (north)/[[52nd Street Ensley]] (south) intersect
* [[Avenue N Ensley]] (north)/[[52nd Street Ensley]] (south) intersect
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* [[Vinesville Road]] intersects (north only)
* [[Vinesville Road]] intersects (north only)
** north side:
** north side:
*** 1381: former location of [[Colbert & Son Seervice Station]] (1957)
*** 1360: former location of [[Landscape & Garden Shop]] (1957), [[Sokol Bros Furniture Co.]] (1970)
*** 1371: former location of [[Bill's Drive-In]] restaurant (1957)
*** 1336: former location of [[Sunset Inn]] restaurant (1957–1970)
*** 1360: former location of [[Landscape & Garden Shop]] (1957)
*** 1324: [[A & J Stop N' Go]] / [[Sunoco]] gas station (2019–), former location of [[Ingram Service Station]] (1957), [[Buzz Oil Service Station]] (1970), [[BP Food Shop]]
*** 1336: former location of [[Sunset Inn]] restaurant (1957)
*** 1324: [[A & J Stop N' Go]] / [[Sunoco]] gas station (2019–), former location of [[Ingram Service Station]] (1957), [[BP Food Shop]]
*** 1320: [[OB Enterprises]], former location of [[U-Haul]]
*** 1320: [[OB Enterprises]], former location of [[U-Haul]]
*** 1316: [[Shell]] gas station / [[Southern Caribbean Restaurant]], former location of [[Billups Service Station No. 2]] (1957)
*** 1316: [[Shell]] gas station / [[Southern Caribbean Restaurant]], former location of [[Billups Service Station No. 2]] (1957–1970)
** south side:
** south side:
*** 1371: [[Top That Grille II]] (2011–), former location of [[Bill's Drive-In]] (1949–1952), [[Bob Sykes Bar-B-Q]] (1950s-1960s), [[Double "LL" Bar-B-Q]] (1970s–1980s)
*** 1381: former location of [[Colbert & Son Service Station]] (1957), [[Central Park Standard Oil Co.]] service station (1970)
*** 1371: [[Top That Grille II]] (2011–), former location of [[Bill's Drive-In]] (1949–1957), [[Bob Sykes Bar-B-Q]] (1950s-1960s), [[Double "LL" Bar-B-Q]] (1970s–1980s)
*** 1363: [[Boston Fish Supreme]] (2009–), former location of [[Church's]] fried chicken (2007)
*** 1363: [[Boston Fish Supreme]] (2009–), former location of [[Church's]] fried chicken (2007)
*** 1355–1351: 1-story commercial building
*** 1355–1351: 1-story commercial building
**** 1355: [[Family Dollar|Family Dollar #6698]] (2007–), former location of [[Fairview Rest Home]] (1957)
**** 1355: [[Family Dollar|Family Dollar #6698]] (2007–), former location of [[Fairview Rest Home]] (1957–1970)
**** 1351: [[Taylor Internal Medicine]], former location of [[Encore Physical Therapy]] (2016)
**** 1351: [[Taylor Internal Medicine]], former location of [[Encore Physical Therapy]] (2016)
*** 1343: former location of [[Aaron's]] (2007, demolished by 2015)
*** 1343: former location of [[Aaron's]] (2007, demolished by 2015)
*** 1337: [[Roberts Funeral Services]]
*** 1337: [[Roberts Funeral Services]], former location of [[McDonald's]] restaurant (1970)
*** 1321: [[The Hookah Up & Nu Custom Shop]], former location of [[Herring Drug Co.]] / [[Porter's Cafeteria]] (1977), [[Poppers House]] thrift store
*** 1325: former location of [[Town & Country Furniture Co.]] warehouse (1970)
*** 1319: [[Consignment World]], former location of [[Town & Country Furniture Co.]] (1977)
*** 1321: [[The Hookah Up & Nu Custom Shop]], former location of [[Herring Drug Co.]] / [[Porter's Cafeteria]] (1970–1977), [[Poppers House]] thrift store
*** 1319: [[Consignment World]], former location of [[Town & Country Furniture Co.]] (1970–1977)


* [[Avenue M Ensley]] intersects (north only)
* [[Avenue M Ensley]] intersects (north only)
** 1300: former location of [[Care Complete Medical Clinic]] (closed 2017)
** north side:
*** 1300: former location of [[Zeke's Hamburgers]] (1970), [[Care Complete Medical Clinic]] (closed 2017)
** south side:
*** 1301: former location of [[Norman's Gulf Service Station]] (1970)


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====[[Green Acres neighborhood]]====
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**** [[CC Nightclub]], former location of [[Tijuana Club]], [[Tequila Night Club]], [[Club Miami]]
**** [[CC Nightclub]], former location of [[Tijuana Club]], [[Tequila Night Club]], [[Club Miami]]
**** former location of [[Platform Barber Style Shop]] (2011)
**** former location of [[Platform Barber Style Shop]] (2011)
**** former location of [[Miller's]] discount store (-1975), [[Birmingham Flea Market]] (1975-), [[$29.99 Shoe Warehouse]] (2011–2016)
**** former location of [[Miller's]] discount store (1970-1975), [[Birmingham Flea Market]] (1975-), [[$29.99 Shoe Warehouse]] (2011–2016)
** 1195: [[Living By Faith Christian Church]], former location of [[YMCA Western Area Branch]]
** 1195: [[Living By Faith Christian Church]], former location of [[YMCA Western Area Branch]]


* [[Avenue K Ensley]] intersects (north only)
* [[Avenue K Ensley]] intersects (north only)
** 1120: former location of [[Cypress Gardens Apartments]] (1970)


* [[59th Street Ensley]] intersects(north only)
* [[59th Street Ensley]] intersects(north only)
** 1028: [[West Hill Health and Rehab]], former location of [[Fairview Health and Rehabilitation Center]]
** 1028: [[West Hill Health and Rehab]], former location of [[Fairview Nursing Home]] (1970), [[Fairview Health and Rehabilitation Center]]
** 1005: former location of [[Lewis Grocery]] (1949)
** 1005: former location of [[Lewis Grocery]] (1949)



Revision as of 12:07, 7 November 2021

Bessemer Road is a continuation of 3rd Avenue West westward from Border Street in Birmingham's West End neighborhood toward Bessemer. It becomes the Bessemer Super Highway as it crosses Aaron Aronov Drive (Weibel Drive) and B. Y. Williams Sr Drive at Western Hills Mall in Midfield.

Bessemer Road is part of U.S. Highway 11 and Alabama State Highway 5.

Notable locations (east to west)

Birmingham

Fairview neighborhood

Central Park neighborhood


Green Acres neighborhood


Midfield