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*** 2007: former location of [[Shoe City]] (1970)
*** 2007: former location of [[Shoe City]] (1970)
*** 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)
*** 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)
*** 2003: [[Perfect Kuts Barber & Style]], former location of [[Sparks Friendly Barber Shop]] (1970), [[Felix Barber Shop]] (2000)
**** 2003½: former location of [[H & R Block]] branch (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)
*** 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), [[Pete's Place]] (2000)


* [[Avenue T Ensley]] intersects
* [[Avenue T Ensley]] intersects
** north side:  
** north side:  
*** 1970: [[Coco Beauty Supply]], former location of [[Marks-Fitzgerald Furniture Co.]] (1970)
*** 1970: [[Coco Beauty Supply]], former location of [[Marks-Fitzgerald Furniture Co.]] (1970), [[Rhodes Furniture]] (2000)
*** 1948: former location of [[Central Park Enco Service Station]] (1970)
*** 1948: former location of [[Central Park Enco Service Station]] (1970), [[Rally's]] drive-in (2000)
** south side:
** south side:
*** 1975–1951: [[Marino's Market]] (2007–)
*** 1975–1951: [[Marino's Market]] (2000–)
**** 1975 (formerly 3001): former location of [[Central Park Bakery]] (1940–1949), [[Gabe's Bar-B-Q]] restaurant (1957)
**** 1975 (formerly 3001): former location of [[Central Park Bakery]] (1940–1949), [[Gabe's Bar-B-Q]] restaurant (1957)
**** 1973: former location of [[Central Park Laundrette]] (1949), [[Central Park Self-Service Laundry]] (1957)
**** 1973: former location of [[Central Park Laundrette]] (1949), [[Central Park Self-Service Laundry]] (1957)
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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]], former location of [[Krystal]] restaurant (1970)
*** 1940: [[Deli American]], former location of [[Krystal]] restaurant (1970–2000)
*** 1928: [[KFC]]
*** 1928: [[KFC]] (2000–)
** south side:
** south side:
*** 1945: [[B & B Hair Club of Birmingham]], former location of [[Stagg's Service Station]] (1957–1970)
*** 1945: [[B & B Hair Club of Birmingham]], former location of [[Stagg's Service Station]] (1957–1970), [[Leisure Entertainment]] video rentals (2000)
*** 1937: former location of [[Hughey Weir]] physician (1957), [[Central Park Clinic]] (1970)
*** 1937: former location of [[Hughey Weir]] physician (1957), [[Central Park Clinic]] (1970)
*** 1929: former location of [[A & W Specialty Shop]] / [[African Art]] / [[Candle Light City]] fortune tellers / [[B & J Style Team]] barber equipments / [[B Express]] title pawn (2000)
*** 1925: former location of [[Arrington K Nine School]] (2000)


* [[Court S Ensley]] intersects
* [[Court S Ensley]] intersects
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*** 1916–1912: former location of [[Central Park Baptist Church]] annex (1957)
*** 1916–1912: former location of [[Central Park Baptist Church]] annex (1957)
** 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]] (2000–), 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 (1957–1970)
*** 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), [[R D Flooring]] (2000)
*** 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)
*** 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]] (1970–2000)
*** 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]] (2000–)
*** 1905: former location of [[Sparks Specialty Co.]] mill supplies (1970)
*** 1905: former location of [[Sparks Specialty Co.]] mill supplies (1970), [[Ophelia's]] art & framing (2000)
*** 1901: former location of [[Caldwell & Co.]] real estate ([[Alden Caldwell]] 1957–1970), [[Mahon Development Co.]] contractors (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]], former location of [[Harry Brace Health Spa]] (1970)
*** 1864: former location of [[Nash Fund Raising]] candies (2000)
*** 1860: former location of [[Designer's Touch]] beauty shop / [[Jazzy's]] beauty shop (2000)
*** 1856: former location of [[AFAC]] single-family construction (2000)
*** 1844: [[Oh Yes Wings]], former location of [[Harry Brace Health Spa]] (1970), [[EJ's Palace]] (2000)
** 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]] (2000–2011), [[Andre's Hair Styling & Barber Training Center]] (2015–2019)
*** 1861: former location of [[Ed Baker]] chiropractor (1970)
*** 1861: former location of [[Ed Baker]] chiropractor (1970)
*** 1859: [[Reggie Whitaker]] / [[State Farm Insurance]]
*** 1859: [[Reggie Whitaker]] / [[State Farm Insurance]] (2000–)
*** 1857: [[Central Park Lane Professional Building]] (built before 1970) / [[Easy Rental Connection]], former location of [[Jess McCormick]] dentist (1957)
*** 1857: [[Central Park Lane Professional Building]] (built before 1970) / [[Easy Rental Connection]], former location of [[Jess McCormick]] dentist (1957)
*** 1849: [[Sole-Superstore]] (2016–), former location of [[William Marshall Jr]] accountant / [[A & A Ambulance Service]] (1970)
*** 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), [[Taylor Appraisal Co.]] (2000)


* [[Terrace R Ensley]] intersects
* [[Terrace R Ensley]] intersects
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* [[Court R Ensley]] intersects(south only)
* [[Court R Ensley]] intersects(south only)
** 1830–1800 (formerly 3500–3516): [[Gas Land No. 2]] / [[Marathon Gas]]
** north side:
*** 1820: former location of [[James O. Smith]] painter (1949)
*** 1830–1800 (formerly 3500–3516): [[Gas Land No. 2]] / [[Marathon Gas]]
*** 1800 (formerly 3515): [[Gas Land Shop]] gas station, former location of [[William Varin]] dentist (1940–1957), [[Marathon]] gas station (built 2009–2011)
**** 1828: former location of [[C & G Crafts]] ceramic supplies (2000)
**** 1820: former location of [[James O. Smith]] painter (1949), [[Whiz Kidz Child Care Center]] (2000)
**** 1800 (formerly 3515): [[Gas Land Shop]] gas station, former location of [[William Varin]] dentist (1940–1957), [[Unida Tire Co.]] (2000), [[Marathon]] gas station (built 2009–2011)
** south side:
*** 1809: former location of [[One Two Three Kids]] day care (2000)
*** 1805: former location of [[Elvin Harnsberry]] dentist (2000)


* [[Avenue Q Ensley]] (north)/[[Avenue R Ensley]] (south) intersects
* [[Avenue Q Ensley]] (north)/[[Avenue R Ensley]] (south) intersects
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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), [[Central Park Shell]] service station (1970)
**** 1644: former location of [[Central Park Produce]] (1949), [[Central Park Shell]] service station (1970), [[J T's Service Station]] (2000)
**** 1640: former location of [[Chace Rubber Co.]] (1970)
**** 1640: former location of [[Chace Rubber Co.]] (1970), [[Southern Motors]] / [[T C Wholesale Autos]] (2000)
**** 1634: former location of [[Roy Smith Realty Co.]] (1957), [[Roy Smith Agency]] (1970)
**** 1634: former location of [[Roy Smith Realty Co.]] (1957), [[Roy Smith Agency]] (1970), [[P & C Plumbing]] (2000)
** south side:
** south side:
*** 1723–1715: former location of [[Rucker Hardware]] (2007)
*** 1723–1715: former location of [[Rucker Hardware]] (2007)
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**** 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), [[Bradford's Radio & Television Service]] (1970), [[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), [[Quantom Builders]] / [[West Star Construction]] (2000), [[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)
*** 1707: former location of [[Standberry & Associates]] / [[Western Federal]] (2000)
*** 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]] (1942-1970)
**** 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), [[Harrison's Barber Shop]] (1970)
**** 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]] (1940–1970)
**** 1701 (formerly 3631): former location of [[Bowen's Pharmacy]] (1940–1970), [[Investments Unlimited]] / [[Magic City Properties]] / [[Westridge Apartments]] (2000)


* [[Terrace Q Ensley]] intersects (south only)
* [[Terrace Q Ensley]] intersects (south only)
** north side:
** north side:
*** 1624: [[Zamir's Event Center]] (2009–)
*** 1624: [[Zamir's Event Center]] (2009–), former location of [[Sidon Entertainment]] (2000)
*** 1612–1608: [[Bessemer Road Food Shop]] / [[Marathon]] gas station, former location of [[Jet-Pep]] gas sttion
*** 1612–1608: [[Bessemer Road Food Shop]] / [[Marathon]] gas station, former location of [[Crown Central Petroleum]] gas station (2000), [[Jet-Pep]] gas station
*** 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), [[Five Points West Library|Central Park Library]] (1957–1970)
*** 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), [[Commonwealth Capital Mortgage]] / [[Henry & Associates]] business management consultants (2000)
*** 1621: [[Apostolic Love Center Church]] (2007–), former location of [[Guaranty Pest Control]] (1970)
*** 1621: [[Apostolic Love Center Church]] (2007–), former location of [[Guaranty Pest Control]] (1970–2000), [[Pay Day Loan Center]] (2000)
*** 1617: former location of [[Life Insurance Co. of Georgia]] (1970), [[Computer Communication Creation]], [[Digital Information Systems]] / [[Sunshine Automobiles]] used cars (2007–2017)
*** 1617: former location of [[Life Insurance Co. of Georgia]] (1970), [[Essix Music Productions]] / [[Imogene's Optical Boutique]] (2000), [[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), [[Belview Pure Service Station]] (1970)
*** 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), [[Reese Auto Services]] (2000)


* [[Avenue P Ensley]] intersects
* [[Avenue P Ensley]] intersects
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**** 1584 (formerly 3800): former location of [[Super Way Bar-B-Q]] (1940–1942), [[Dan's Tavern]] / [[Dan's Lounge]] (1970–2011), [[Dollas]]
**** 1584 (formerly 3800): former location of [[Super Way Bar-B-Q]] (1940–1942), [[Dan's Tavern]] / [[Dan's Lounge]] (1970–2011), [[Dollas]]
**** 1582 (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: former location of [[Hester Sheet Metal Co.]] (1949)
**** 1580: former location of [[Hester Sheet Metal Co.]] (1949), [[Chuck Allen's Trophies & Bowling Shirts]] / [[Sports Plus]] (2000)
***** 1580B (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)
***** 1580A (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), [[Hibbett Sporting Goods]] (1970), [[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]], 2000–)
*** 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]] restaurant / [[Grand Dutchess]] beauty shop (2000–2019)
*** 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)
*** 1570: [[The Counseling Center]] ([[Gilbert Robbins III]] 2016–), former location of [[Belview Real Estate & Insurance Co.]] (1970), [[Belview Real Estate Co.]] (2000), [[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 [[Flowers Baking Co.]] (2000), [[Beauty Masters]] (–2011)
*** 1560: [[Sunny Brook Learning Center]], former location of [[Malloch's Antiques]] ([[Edward Malloch]] 1970)
*** 1560: [[Sunny Brook Learning Center]] (2000–), 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]] (2000–)
*** 1579: [[Lou's Detail Shop]] (2007–), former location of [[Eidsor Motors]], [[USA HWY Auto Sales]] (2017)
*** 1579: [[Lou's Detail Shop]] (2000–), former location of [[Eidsor Motors]], [[USA HWY Auto Sales]] (2017)
*** 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)
*** 1575: former location of [[Wiley Trailer Sales of Birmingham]] (1957), [[O K Used Cars]] / [[Subaru of Birmingham]] (1970), [[Cylinder Head Service]] (2000), [[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]] 1957–1970)
*** 1573: [[Sun Inn]] motel (2000–), former location of [[Plantation Motor Lodge]] ([[Robert Douglas]] 1957–1970)
*** 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)
*** 1565: [[Metro by T-Mobile]] (2021), former location of [[Taylor Speed Sport Center]] auto parts / [[Taylor Automotive & Electric Balancing Co.]] (1970), [[Dollar Mania]] / [[Inspirational Baptist Church]] / [[Warriors of the Word Church]] (2000), [[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), [[Corner Car Care]] / [[Central Park Car Wash]] (2000)


* [[Court O Ensley]] intersects
* [[Court O Ensley]] intersects
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*** 1548: [[J & M Child Development Center]] (1998-)
*** 1548: [[J & M Child Development Center]] (1998-)
*** 1544: [[A & W Greek Shop]]
*** 1544: [[A & W Greek Shop]]
*** 1534: [[Veronica's House of Style]] (1998-)
*** 1534: [[Veronica's House of Style]] (1998-), former location of [[Rawsi Property Management]] (2000)
** south side:
** south side:
*** 1557: [[Citgo]] gas station (2018), former location of [[Edward Ward]] contractor (1949), [[Dorothy Dobbs]] ceramics studio (1970), [[Exxon]] gas station
*** 1557: [[Citgo]] gas station (2018), former location of [[Edward Ward]] contractor (1949), [[Dorothy Dobbs]] ceramics studio (1970), [[Shop-A-Snak Food Mart]] (2000), [[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]] auto parts (2000–)
*** 1539: former location of [[The Ice Palace]] salon (2000)


* [[Terrace O Ensley]] intersects (south only)
* [[Terrace O Ensley]] intersects (south only)
** north side:
** north side:
*** 1518: [[Statewide Auto Sales]]
*** 1518: [[Statewide Auto Sales]], former location of [[Menefee & Son]] maintenance & decorating / [[Sirmans Realty]] / [[Sirmans Construction & Development]] / [[Statewide Competerized Tax Service]] (2000)
*** 1512: [[Warren Tire Co.]], former location of [[Roy Davis Service Station]] (1957), [[John Falls Texaco]] (1970)
*** 1512: [[Warren Tire Co.]] (2000–), 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), [[2nd Church of Christ Scientist]] (1970)
*** 1529: [[5 Points West Foot Center]] (2000–), former location of [[William Luquire]] contractor (1957), [[2nd Church of Christ Scientist]] (1970), [[Forever Blooming]] florist (2000)
*** 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]] (2000–2011), [[Central Meat & Fish Market]] (2015–2017)
**** 1501: former location of [[Dyess Service Station]] (1957), [[Bonanza Sirloin Pit]] (1970)
**** 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)
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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]], former location of [[Bill's Standard Oil]] filling station (1970)
*** 1420: [[Shank's Service Center]] (2000–), 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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*** 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), [[Long Ice Co.]] / [[B & L Construction Co.]] / [[Chuck Allen's Trophy Shop]] (1970)
*** 1400: former location of [[Akers Self-Service Grocery]] (1957), [[Long Ice Co.]] / [[B & L Construction Co.]] / [[Chuck Allen's Trophy Shop]] (1970), [[B & D Auto Repair]] / [[Dynamic Auto Painting]] / [[Homewood Customs]] (2000)
** south side:
** south side:
*** 1425: former location of [[Belview Fix-It-Shop]] ([[James E. Jackson]] 1957–1970)
*** 1425: former location of [[Belview Fix-It-Shop]] ([[James E. Jackson]] 1957–1970), [[Estelle's Learning Academy]] No. 2 (2000)
*** 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), [[Estelle's Learning Academy]] (2000), [[Granny's Little Angels Learning Center]] (2007–2011), [[Oak Grove Missionary]] day care (2015–2019)
*** 1413: former location of [[Central Park Animal Hospital]] (1970)
*** 1413: former location of [[Central Park Animal Hospital]] (1970), [[Hair World by Liz]] / [[Salon 99]] (2000)
*** 1409: [[D & K Food Shop]] / [[Gem]] gas station, former location of [[Collins Insurance Agency]] ([[Henry Collins]] 1957), [[Wilson Tire Co.]] (1970)
*** 1409: [[D & K Food Shop]] / [[Gem]] gas station, former location of [[Collins Insurance Agency]] ([[Henry Collins]] 1957), [[Wilson Tire Co.]] (1970), [[Food Shop]] grocery (2000)


* [[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:
*** 1360: former location of [[Landscape & Garden Shop]] (1957), [[Sokol Bros Furniture Co.]] (1970)
*** 1360: former location of [[Landscape & Garden Shop]] (1957), [[Sokol Bros Furniture Co.]] (1970), [[J. S. Braswell Furniture Co.]] (2000)
*** 1336: former location of [[Sunset Inn]] restaurant (1957–1970)
*** 1336: former location of [[Sunset Inn]] restaurant (1957–2000)
*** 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]]
*** 1324: [[A & J Stop N' Go]] / [[Sunoco]] gas station (2019–), former location of [[Ingram Service Station]] (1957), [[Buzz Oil Service Station]] (1970), [[Amoco Food Shop]] (2000), [[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]] (1957–1970)
*** 1316: [[Shell]] gas station / [[Southern Caribbean Restaurant]], former location of [[Billups Service Station No. 2]] (1957–1970), [[Imperial Style Salon]] (2000)
** south side:
** south side:
*** 1381: former location of [[Colbert & Son Service Station]] (1957), [[Central Park Standard Oil Co.]] service station (1970)
*** 1381: former location of [[Colbert & Son Service Station]] (1957), [[Central Park Standard Oil Co.]] service station (1970), [[Culver Chevron]] ([[Cecil Culver]] 2000)
*** 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)
*** 1371: [[Top That Grille II]] (2000–), 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 (2000–2007)
*** 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]] (1957–1970)
**** 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 [[Furniture Plus]] (2000), [[Aaron's]] (2007, demolished by 2015)
*** 1337: [[Roberts Funeral Services]], former location of [[McDonald's]] restaurant (1970)
*** 1337: [[Roberts Funeral Services]] (2000–), former location of [[McDonald's]] restaurant (1970)
*** 1325: former location of [[Town & Country Furniture Co.]] warehouse (1970)
*** 1325: former location of [[Town & Country Furniture Co.]] warehouse (1970)
*** 1321: [[The Hookah Up & Nu Custom Shop]], former location of [[Herring Drug Co.]] / [[Porter's Cafeteria]] (1970–1977), [[Poppers House]] thrift store
*** 1321: [[The Hookah Up & Nu Custom Shop]], former location of [[Herring Drug Co.]] / [[Porter's Cafeteria]] (1970–1977), [[Birmingham School Supply]] (2000), [[Poppers House]] thrift store
*** 1319: [[Consignment World]], former location of [[Town & Country Furniture Co.]] (1970–1977)
*** 1319: [[Consignment World]] (2000–), former location of [[Town & Country Furniture Co.]] (1970–1977)


* [[Avenue M Ensley]] intersects (north only)
* [[Avenue M Ensley]] intersects (north only)
** north side:
** north side:
*** 1300: former location of [[Zeke's Hamburgers]] (1970), [[Care Complete Medical Clinic]] (closed 2017)
*** 1300: former location of [[Zeke's Hamburgers]] (1970), [[Danny's Smokehouse]] (2000), [[Care Complete Medical Clinic]] (closed 2017)
** south side:
** south side:
*** 1301: former location of [[Norman's Gulf Service Station]] (1970)
*** 1301: former location of [[Norman's Gulf Service Station]] (1970), [[Pizza Hut]] (2000)


====[[Green Acres neighborhood]]====
====[[Green Acres neighborhood]]====
* [[57th Street Ensley]] intersects
* [[57th Street Ensley]] intersects
** north side:
** north side:
*** 1200: [[Homestead House]] furniture
*** 1202: former location of [[Chez Cheveau]] beauty shop (2000)
*** 1200: [[Homestead House]] furniture, former location of [[Saultis]] furniture store (2000)
** south side:
** south side:
*** 1221: [[CARE Tax Services]], former location of [[B & V's New Style Salon]] (2011), [[Imperial Style Salon]] (2015)  
*** 1221: [[CARE Tax Services]], former location of [[B & V's New Style Salon]] (2000–2011), [[Imperial Style Salon]] (2015)
*** 1217: former location of [[Crest Auto Sales]] / [[Magic City Systems]] broker service (2000)
*** 1215: former location of [[Porter Tire Store]], [[M & W Automotive Repair]], [[Car Doc]]
*** 1215: former location of [[Porter Tire Store]], [[M & W Automotive Repair]], [[Car Doc]]
*** 1201: [[Midway Plaza]] shopping center
*** 1211–1201: [[Midway Plaza]] shopping center (built before 1970)
**** [[CC Nightclub]], former location of [[Tijuana Club]], [[Tequila Night Club]], [[Club Miami]]
** 1195: [[Living By Faith Christian Church]], former location of [[YMCA Western Area Branch]] (2000)
**** former location of [[Platform Barber Style Shop]] (2011)
**** 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]]


* [[Avenue K Ensley]] intersects (north only)
* [[Avenue K Ensley]] intersects (north only)
** 1120: former location of [[Cypress Gardens Apartments]] (1970)
** 1120: former location of [[Cypress Gardens Apartments]] (1970)
** 1100: former location of [[Bessemer Highway Old Fashioned Baptist Church]] (2000)


* [[59th Street Ensley]] intersects(north only)
* [[59th Street Ensley]] intersects(north only)
** 1028: [[West Hill Health and Rehab]], former location of [[Fairview Nursing Home]] (1970), [[Fairview Health and Rehabilitation Center]]
** 1028: [[West Hill Health and Rehab]], former location of [[Fairview Nursing Home]] (1970), [[Fairview Rehabilitation Center]] (2000), [[Fairview Health and Rehabilitation Center]]
** 1005: former location of [[Lewis Grocery]] (1949)
** 1005: former location of [[Lewis Grocery]] (1949)


* [[Monte Sano Road]] intersects (north only)
* [[Monte Sano Road]] intersects (north only)
** 924: former location of [[Jewell's Plumbing]] (2000)
** 921: former location of [[Motter Grocery]] (1949)
** 921: former location of [[Motter Grocery]] (1949)
** 920: former location of [[Oscar Hammond Jr]] real estate (2000)
** 911: former location of [[Vinesville Grocery]] (1949)
** 911: former location of [[Vinesville Grocery]] (1949)


* [[Avenue K Ensley]] intersects (south only)
* [[Avenue K Ensley]] intersects (south only)
** 825: [[Apostolic Temple of Praise]]
** 825: [[Apostolic Temple of Praise]], former location of [[Bible Tabernacle Church]] (2000)




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*** 631: [[Jefferson County Department of Health]] [[Western Health Center]]
*** 631: [[Jefferson County Department of Health]] [[Western Health Center]]
*** 615: [[Alabama Title Loans]]
*** 615: [[Alabama Title Loans]]
*** 613: former location of [[James Phillips Enterprises]] jewelry (2000)
*** 611: [[Hardee's]] / [[Red Burrito]]
*** 611: [[Hardee's]] / [[Red Burrito]]
*** 605: former location of [[Eckerd Drugs]] (2000)
*** 603: [[Circle K]]
*** 603: [[Circle K]]



Revision as of 13:21, 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