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:''This article is about the Birmingham district. For the district in Tuscaloosa, see [[The Strip (Tuscaloosa)]].''
:''This article is about the Birmingham district. For the district in Tuscaloosa, see [[The Strip (Tuscaloosa)]].''
[[Image:1977 The Strip ad.jpg|right|thumb|450px|1977 advertisement for The Strip]]
[[Image:1977 The Strip ad.jpg|right|thumb|450px|1977 advertisement for The Strip]]
'''The Strip''' (sometimes '''Restaurant Row''') was a grouping of restaurants and nightclubs at 421-433 [[20th Street South]], on the northeast corner of [[5th Avenue South]].
'''5th & 20th''', formerly known as '''The Strip''' or '''Restaurant Row''', is a 2-story, 22,580 square-foot brick commercial building at 421-433 [[20th Street South]], on the northeast corner of [[5th Avenue South]].


The two-story, 22,580-square-foot building was constructed in [[1920]] and housed auto service and parts companies through the 1940s. It was renovated in [[1959]] and gradually evolved into an entertainment row, especially after the [[Parliament House]] hotel opened across the street.
The building was constructed in [[1920]] and housed auto service and parts companies through the 1940s. It was renovated in [[1959]] and gradually evolved into an entertainment row of restaurants and nightclubs, dubbed "The Strip", especially after the [[Parliament House]] hotel opened across the street.


Tenants during the Strip's heyday in the 1970s included [[Michael's]], [[Rossi's]], [[Pat James' Lounge]], and [[Emil's Cantina]]. Nearby clubs included [[Joe Namath's Restaurant]] and the [[Coalyard]].
Tenants during the Strip's heyday in the 1970s included [[Michael's]], [[Rossi's]], [[Pat James' Lounge]], and [[Emil's Cantina]]. Nearby clubs included [[Joe Namath's Restaurant]] and the [[Coalyard]].
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Later establishments in the strip have included [[Connie Kanakis']], [[Ona's Music Room]], [[Foxxy's Jazz Club]] and Pizza Hut. The property is owned by [[Anne Lamkin]] and [[Ellen Skipper]], daughters of [[Oscar Dahlene Jr]].
Later establishments in the strip have included [[Connie Kanakis']], [[Ona's Music Room]], [[Foxxy's Jazz Club]] and Pizza Hut. The property is owned by [[Anne Lamkin]] and [[Ellen Skipper]], daughters of [[Oscar Dahlene Jr]].


In [[2017]] [[LAH Real Estate]] announced plans to demolish the building and construct a 5-story, 60-unit apartment complex with a ground floor restaurant and parking above. Those plans did not move forward. In November [[2019]] LAH president [[Maurice Humphries]] and [[RGS Properties]] president [[Dick Schmalz]] announced a joint project to restore and preserve the 1920 building with retail on the ground floor and apartments above.
In [[2017]] [[LAH Real Estate]] announced plans to demolish the building and construct a 5-story, 60-unit apartment complex with a ground floor restaurant and parking above. Those plans did not move forward. In November [[2019]] LAH president [[Maurice Humphries]] and [[RGS Properties]] president [[Dick Schmalz]] announced a joint project to restore and preserve the 1920 building with retail on the ground floor and 18 apartments above. The apartments are managed as furnished short-term leases by [[Landing]].


==Tenants==
==Tenants==
* 20th Street South:
* 421–423 (2,335 square feet): [[Qdoba Mexican Eats]] (2023–)
** 421: [[United Auto Supply Co.]] (1922), [[Bill's Auto Accessories]] (1924), [[Romeo's Grill]] (1941-1970), [[Classic 13 Tattoo]] (-2018)
** 421: [[United Auto Supply Co.]] (1922), [[Bill's Auto Accessories]] (1924), [[Romeo's Grill]] (1941-1970), [[Classic 13 Tattoo]] (-2018)
*** 421½: [[Willard Hallmark]] (1949)
*** 421½: [[Willard Hallmark]] (1949)
** 423: [[National Tire]] (1922), [[Central Sign Co.]] (1941), [[Dixie Type & Supply Co.]] (1949), [[Clearview Louver Window Corp.]] (1953), [[Orthopedic Appliance Co.]] (1964), [[Pat James Lounge]] (1977), [[Ona's Music Room]] (1997-2010), [[Crescendo Bar & Lounge]]
** 423: [[National Tire]] (1922), [[Central Sign Co.]] (1941), [[Dixie Type & Supply Co.]] (1949), [[Clearview Louver Window Corp.]] (1953), [[Orthopedic Appliance Co.]] (1964), [[Pat James Lounge]] (1977), [[Ona's Music Room]] (1997-2010), [[Crescendo Bar & Lounge]]
*** 423½: [[Birmingham Letter Shop]] / [[National Realty Co.]] / [[Hugh Williams]] insurance agent (1949)
*** 423½: [[Birmingham Letter Shop]] / [[National Realty Co.]] / [[Hugh Williams]] insurance agent (1949)
** 425-427: [[Rees Auto Service]] (1922-1941)
* 425-427: [[Rees Auto Service]] (1922-1941)
*** 425: [[Liberty Equipment Co.]] garage equipment (1949), [[Dixon Supply Co.]] (1953), [[Michael's]] offices (1964-1970), [[Emil's Cantina]] (1977), [[Quality Shoe Repair]] (-2018)
** 425 (1,774 square feet): [[Liberty Equipment Co.]] garage equipment (1949), [[Dixon Supply Co.]] (1953), [[Michael's]] offices (1964-1970), [[Emil's Cantina]] (1977), [[Quality Shoe Repair]] (-2018), [[Tropical Smoothie Cafe]] (2023–)
**** 425½: former location of [[McCormick Realty]] office (1953-1964)  
*** 425½: building entrance, former location of [[McCormick Realty]] office (1953-1964)  
*** 427: [[Saye Furniture Co.]] used furniture (1949-1953), [[Rossi's]] (1977), [[Xindigo Blue]]
** 427 (1,760 square feet): [[Saye Furniture Co.]] used furniture (1949-1953), [[Rossi's]] (1977), [[Xindigo Blue]]
**** 427½: former location of [[Bridge Studio]] club (1953)
*** 427½: former location of [[Bridge Studio]] club (1953)
*** 429-431: [[Masters Motor Co.]] sporting goods (1949-1953)
* 429-431: [[Masters Motor Co.]] sporting goods (1949-1953)
**** 429: [[Gates Valve Bag Co.]] (1926)
** 429 (1,760 square feet): [[Gates Valve Bag Co.]] (1926), vacant (2023)
** 431: [[Welden-Jenkins Ice Cream Co.]] (1914), [[Frutticher Electric Co.]] (1922), [[Maxwell Brothers Furniture Co.]] (1941), [[Continental Sales]] manufacturers' agents (1949),  [[Alan Sales Co.]] manufacturers' agents (1953), [[Halwood's Restaurant]] (1962-), [[Michael's|Michael's Sirloin Room]] (1964-1992), [[Pizza Hut]] (-January 2018)
* 431–433: [[Chase Bank]] (June 2022–)
** 431: [[Welden-Jenkins Ice Cream Co.]] (1914), [[Frutticher Electric Co.]] (1922), [[Maxwell-Crow Furniture Co.]], [[Maxwell Brothers Furniture Co.]] (1941), [[Continental Sales]] manufacturers' agents (1949),  [[Alan Sales Co.]] manufacturers' agents (1953), [[Halwood's Restaurant]] (1962-), [[Michael's|Michael's Sirloin Room]] (1964-1992), [[Pizza Hut]] (-January 2018)
*** 431½: former location of [[Birmingham Department of Education|Birmingham Department of Education, Veterans Division]] (1949)
*** 431½: former location of [[Birmingham Department of Education|Birmingham Department of Education, Veterans Division]] (1949)
** 433: [[Foreign Exchange Experience]] (2012-2014), [[Syndicate Lounge]] (2015-2018)
** 433: [[Foreign Exchange Experience]] (2012-2014), [[Syndicate Lounge]] (2015-2018)
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* Poe, Kelly (August 9, 2017) "Restaurant, 60 apartments coming to Southside in $15 million mixed-use project." {{BN}}
* Poe, Kelly (August 9, 2017) "Restaurant, 60 apartments coming to Southside in $15 million mixed-use project." {{BN}}
* Van der Bijl, Hanno (November 21, 2019) "Southside building to be redeveloped for residential, retail space." {{BBJ}}
* Van der Bijl, Hanno (November 21, 2019) "Southside building to be redeveloped for residential, retail space." {{BBJ}}
* Byington, Pat (October 10, 2023) "Two new restaurants coming to Birmingham’s Southside, including first Qdoba." {{BNow}}


[[Category:Entertainment districts]]
[[Category:5th & 20th]]
[[Category:20th Street South]]
[[Category:5th Avenue South]]
[[Category:1920 buildings]]
[[Category:1920 buildings]]

Latest revision as of 20:11, 6 January 2024

This article is about the Birmingham district. For the district in Tuscaloosa, see The Strip (Tuscaloosa).
1977 advertisement for The Strip

5th & 20th, formerly known as The Strip or Restaurant Row, is a 2-story, 22,580 square-foot brick commercial building at 421-433 20th Street South, on the northeast corner of 5th Avenue South.

The building was constructed in 1920 and housed auto service and parts companies through the 1940s. It was renovated in 1959 and gradually evolved into an entertainment row of restaurants and nightclubs, dubbed "The Strip", especially after the Parliament House hotel opened across the street.

Tenants during the Strip's heyday in the 1970s included Michael's, Rossi's, Pat James' Lounge, and Emil's Cantina. Nearby clubs included Joe Namath's Restaurant and the Coalyard.

Later establishments in the strip have included Connie Kanakis', Ona's Music Room, Foxxy's Jazz Club and Pizza Hut. The property is owned by Anne Lamkin and Ellen Skipper, daughters of Oscar Dahlene Jr.

In 2017 LAH Real Estate announced plans to demolish the building and construct a 5-story, 60-unit apartment complex with a ground floor restaurant and parking above. Those plans did not move forward. In November 2019 LAH president Maurice Humphries and RGS Properties president Dick Schmalz announced a joint project to restore and preserve the 1920 building with retail on the ground floor and 18 apartments above. The apartments are managed as furnished short-term leases by Landing.

Tenants

References

  • Poe, Kelly (August 9, 2017) "Restaurant, 60 apartments coming to Southside in $15 million mixed-use project." The Birmingham News
  • Van der Bijl, Hanno (November 21, 2019) "Southside building to be redeveloped for residential, retail space." Birmingham Business Journal
  • Byington, Pat (October 10, 2023) "Two new restaurants coming to Birmingham’s Southside, including first Qdoba." Bham Now
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