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*** 1822: former location of [[Lockwood & Miller]] undertakers (1887–1891), [[Simmonds Tailoring Co.]] / [[Hagood-Anderson Co.]] (1904), [[Florence Billiard Hall]] (1913), [[Burdick Billiard Academy]] (1922)
*** 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)
**** 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)
*** 1824-1830: former site of [[Florence Hotel]] (built 1885; demolished 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 [[The Film Shop]] (1964)
***** 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|Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Co.]] office (1907-1912)


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*** 1902½: former location of [[J. T. May Co.]] (1904)
*** 1902½: former location of [[J. T. May Co.]] (1904)
** 1904–1906: [[Silver's Building]] (built c. 1922), former location of [[Silver's 5 & 10 Cent Store]] (1922–1934), [[H. L. Green Co.]] discount store (1934–1978), [[McCrory Stores]] (–late 1990s), [[Family Dollar]] (–2020)
** 1904–1906: [[Silver's Building]] (built c. 1922), former location of [[Silver's 5 & 10 Cent Store]] (1922–1934), [[H. L. Green Co.]] discount store (1934–1978), [[McCrory Stores]] (–late 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), [[Eugene Jacobs']] perfumer (1911–1917) / [[D. B. Daniell]] (1915)
*** 1904: former location of [[Birmingham Arms Co.]] / [[J. W. Lutz & Co.]] jewelry / [[Phillips, Louis & Reed]] real estate (1887), [[J. B. Stone]] (1904), [[Colley & Newsome's]] picture show (1908), [[Eugene Jacobs']] perfumer (1911–1917) / [[D. B. Daniell]] (1915)
**** 1904½: former location of [[W. C. Echard]] photographer (1887), [[Charles E. Bauer]] printer (1887)
**** 1904½: former location of [[W. C. Echard]] photographer (1887), [[Charles E. Bauer]] printer (1887)
*** 1906: former location of [[Louis Saks Clothiers]] (1880s–1895), [[Snyder & Son]] (1904), [[Jackson Jewelry Co.]] (1915), [[Samuels & Co.]] (1916), [[United Jewelry & Optical Co.]] (1917)
*** 1906: former location of [[Louis Saks Clothiers]] (1880s–1895), [[Snyder & Son]] (1904), [[Jackson Jewelry Co.]] (1915), [[Samuels & Co.]] (1916), [[United Jewelry & Optical Co.]] (1917)
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** 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]]
** 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)
*** 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)
** 1907: former site of [[A. Speaker]] jeweler (1884), [[East Birmingham Land Co.]] (1887), [[J.C. Kyle & Co.]] loans (1887), [[People's Savings Bank & Trust]] (1896–1904), [[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), [[H. A. Kline Co.]] fabric (1900–1902), [[Goldstein Bros.]] (1904), [[Trivers Clothes]] (1922), [[Birmingham Trunk Factory]], [[Rosenberger's Birmingham Trunk]] (1920s–), [[Rae's]] shoes & accessories (1984)
** 1909: former site of [[Bennie & Brophy]] glass, tinware & crockery (1884-1888), [[H. A. Kline Co.]] fabric (1900–1902), [[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)
*** 1909½: former site of [[Dr. J.N. Scott]] (1887), [[Miller, Smitherman & Co.]] real estate (1887)
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**** 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)
**** 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]] / [[Shoe Center]]
*** 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]] / [[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)
*** 2022: former location of [[C. H. Francis & Co.]] shoes / [[W. N. Benson]] engraver / [[R. W. A. Wilda]] real estate (1887), [[Roden & McWilliams]] shoes (1890), [[Moor & Anderson Novelty Co.]] (1896), [[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)
**** 2022½: former location of [[Monroe &  Mason]] real estate (1887). [[Boyett's Photo Studio]] (1935)
*** 2024: former location of [[American National Bank (1880s)|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)
*** 2024: former location of [[American National Bank (1880s)|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)
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*** 2117: [[Arlington Properties]] (2000–) / [[Spain & Gillon]], former location of furniture store (1891), [[Beard Furniture]] (1964)
*** 2117: [[Arlington Properties]] (2000–) / [[Spain & Gillon]], former location of furniture store (1891), [[Beard Furniture]] (1964)
**** 2117½: former location of [[Communist Party USA]] office (1929-1930), [[The Swarthmore Group]] investment advisors (2000)
**** 2117½: former location of [[Communist Party USA]] office (1929-1930), [[The Swarthmore Group]] investment advisors (2000)
*** 2119: former location of furniture store (1891), [[Loveman's]] toy annex (seasonal, 1965)
*** 2119: former location of furniture store (1891), ''[[The Birmingham Ledger]]'' (1911–1920), [[Loveman's]] toy annex (seasonal, 1965)
** 2121-2123: [[Daniels Building]] (built 1888), former location [[E.L. Klinner Furniture Co.]] (1934)
** 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]]
*** 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)
** 2125-2131: 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 Bar|Metro Bistro]])
*** 2125: [[The Collins]], former location of leather shop (1891), [[J. D. Crump]] harnesses (1908), [[Western Meat Market]] (1929), [[New York Pawn Shop]] (1964), [[Metro Bar|Metro Bistro and Market]] / [[Metro Bar|Magic City Metro Bar]] (–2013)
**** 2125½: [[Independent Order of Odd Fellows]] lodge (1964)
**** 2125½: [[Independent Order of Odd Fellows]] lodge (1964)
*** 2127-2131: former location of [[Casino Theatre]] (1888), livery stable (1891), [[Yeilding's|Yeilding Brothers Company]] / [[Yeilding's]] department store (1911-1964), [[Calder Furniture Co.]]  
*** 2127-2131: former location of [[Casino Theatre]] (1888), livery stable (1891), [[Yeilding's|Yeilding Brothers Company]] / [[Yeilding's]] department store (1911-1964), [[Calder Furniture Co.]]  
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**** 2302B: former location of clothier (1891)
**** 2302B: former location of clothier (1891)
** 2304: former location of Mrs [[R. L. Strickland]] (1926), [[Men's Ready-to-Wear Store]] (1929)
** 2304: former location of Mrs [[R. L. Strickland]] (1926), [[Men's Ready-to-Wear Store]] (1929)
** 2306: [[Kreulhaus-Steele Building]] (built c. 1910), [[EastWest]] restaurant (2017–), former location of tenements (1891), [[Abromson Department Store]] (1926–1929), [[Chicago Pawn Shop]] (1964–1984), [[Lamar's Gallery]] (2000), [[Gallery 2306]] (2004-2007), [[What's on 2nd]] (2007-2016), [[Puro Pizza]] (announced 2016 by [[Bernie Smith]])
** 2306: [[Kreulhaus-Steele Building]] (built c. 1910), [[EastWest]] restaurant ([[Colby Conklin]] 2017–), former location of tenements (1891), [[Abromson Department Store]] (1926–1929), [[Chicago Pawn Shop]] (1964–1984), [[Lamar's Gallery]] (2000), [[Gallery 2306]] (2004-2007), [[What's on 2nd]] (2007-2016), [[Puro Pizza]] (announced 2016 by [[Bernie Smith]])
** 2308: [[Killian Building]] (built c. 1897), former location of saloon / barber shop (1891) [[O.K. Shoe Shop]] (1924-1930s), [[Schniper Chaim]] dry goods (1964), [[Seeds 4 Antiques]] (1982–1984), [[Shift Workspace]] (2009-2010), [[Pale Eddie's Pour House]] (2010-)
** 2308: [[Killian Building]] (built c. 1897), former location of saloon / barber shop (1891) [[O.K. Shoe Shop]] (1924-1930s), [[Schniper Chaim]] dry goods (1964), [[Seeds 4 Antiques]] (1982–1984), [[Shift Workspace]] (2009-2010), [[Pale Eddie's Pour House]] (2010-)
*** 2308A: former location of [[Matt Mathews Boudoir Photogrpahy]] (2020–), former location of [[Red's Cleaners & Dyers]] (1929-1930s)
*** 2308A: former location of [[Matt Mathews Boudoir Photogrpahy]] (2020–), former location of [[Red's Cleaners & Dyers]] (1929-1930s)

Latest revision as of 12:27, 10 April 2024

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