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**** 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)
*** 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), [[D & D Installation & Repair]] aircraft repair (2000)
** 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), [[Action Motor Agency]] (1970), [[Prestige Automotive Group]]
*** 3021: [[Renown Automotive]],  former location of [[Hill's Food Stores|Hill Grocery Co.]] (1926), [[Action Motor Agency]] (1970), [[Bush Hills Tailoring & Formal Wear]] (2000), [[Prestige Automotive Group]]
*** 3017: [[Access ATM]]
*** 3017: [[Access ATM]], former location of [[Doc's Auto Service]] (2000)
*** 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)
*** 3011: former location of [[Central Park Grocery]] (1930-1935)
*** 3011: former location of [[Central Park Grocery]] (1930-1935)
*** 3009: [[Wholesale Auto Credit]], former location of [[Central Park Drug Co.]] (1926), [[Reliable Hardware Store]] (1930-1935)
*** 3009: [[Wholesale Auto Credit]], former location of [[Central Park Drug Co.]] (1926), [[Reliable Hardware Store]] (1930-1935)
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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 [[Midas Muffler Shop]] (1970), [[Friend's Body & Auto Repair]] / [[K & M Muffler & Brake]]
*** 2929: [[M & C Tire Shop]], former location of [[Midas Muffler Shop]] (1970–2000), [[D M A Auto]] / [[Friend's Body & Auto Repair]] (2000), [[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 Bake Shop]] (1960s–2005)
*** 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]]
*** 2900: former location of [[Electronic Supplies Inc.]] (1970), [[Wireless Call]] / [[Birmingham Enterprises]] / [[From Me to You]] (2000), [[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]] (1940–1970)
*** 2925: (formerly 2003–2007): [[Parker Apartments]] (1940–1970)
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** 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.]] (1957–1970)
*** 2838: [[B & D Auto Repair & Recovery]], former location of [[Fairview Feed & Grocery Co.]] warehouse (1942), [[W. J. Rucker Hardware & Fence Co.]] (1957–1970)
*** 2834: former location of [[3rd Avenue Video]] business services (2000)
*** 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), [[Smothers Bros Transmission Service]] (1970)
*** 2824: former location of [[Fair Park Service Station]] (1949), [[Charlie A. Jones]] service station (1957), [[Smothers Bros Transmission Service]] (1970), [[Fairview Auto Center]] (2000)
*** 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)
** south side:
** south side:
*** 2825: [[Champi's Tire Shop]]/[[Chompi's Tire Shop]] (2014–), former location of [[Direct Oil Co.]] filling station (1949–1957), [[Hermanos Terrazas]] mechanica y llantera (2009–2011)
*** 2825: [[Champi's Tire Shop]]/[[Chompi's Tire Shop]] (2014–), former location of [[Direct Oil Co.]] filling station (1949–1957), [[S & A Auto Detail Service]] / [[Wholesale Direct Tires]] (2000), [[Hermanos Terrazas]] mechanica y llantera (2009–2011)


* [[30th Street Ensley]] intersects
* [[30th Street Ensley]] intersects
** 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), [[Metropolitan Auto Parts]] (1970), [[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), [[T & C Automotion]] car wash (2000), [[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), [[Mary Ann's Beauty Salon]] (1970)
**** 2804: [[Fatou African Hair Braiding]] (2000–), former location of [[College Cleaners]] (1949), [[Mary Ann's Beauty Salon]] (1970), [[Ms Dee Hair Quarters]] (2000)
**** 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), [[Five Points Electronics]] / [[Lafayette Associate Store]] electronic equipment (1970)
***** 2802: former location of [[Fancher-Looney Drug Co.]] (1940–1944), [[Five Points Electronics]] / [[Lafayette Associate Store]] electronic equipment (1970), [[Top of the Line Shop]] (2000)
***** 2800: [[Party Source Outlet]] (2015–), former location of [[Irene Grantham]] beauty shop (1944), [[Fairview Grocery Co.]] (1957), [[Public Finance Corp.]] (1970), [[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
*** 2817–2815: 1-story commercial building
**** 2817: former location of [[Easy Rentals]] / [[The Tax Shop]] (2000)
**** 2815: former location of [[Dynamic Effective Management]] (2000)
*** (formerly 2045): former location of [[Greyhound Service Station]] (1942)
*** (formerly 2045): former location of [[Greyhound Service Station]] (1942)


* [[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]] (1957–1970)
*** 2730 (formerly 2130): [[Title Cash]] (2007–), former location of [[Garfield Kemp]] filling station (1940), [[Four Point Filling Station]] (1949), [[Sentell Service Station]] (1957–1970), [[Alabama Check Cashers]] / [[Cashier Advance]] (2000)
*** 2718: former location of [[Charles Samuel]] confectionery / [[Una Samuel]] restaurant (1949), [[Kwik Cleaners]] (1957–1970), [[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]] (1957–1970)
*** 2714: former location of [[Robert Newton]] filling station (1949), [[Magic Tunnel Car Wash]] (1957–1970), [[Aluminum Can Recyclers]] (2000)
** south side:
** south side:
*** 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]]
*** 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), [[B D M & S]] gas station (2000), [[E & T Food Shop]]


====[[Central Park neighborhood]]====
====[[Central Park neighborhood]]====
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** north side
** north side
*** 2704: [[King Auto Glass & Trim]] / [[King Auto Sales]]
*** 2704: [[King Auto Glass & Trim]] / [[King Auto Sales]]
*** 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), [[C & S Alterations]] (2000), [[Salon Zubaleez]] (2000–2007), [[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), former location of [[Vincent's TV Service]] (1970)
*** 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 [[Steel City Machinery Co.]] / [[Crane Wheel Service]] (1970), [[Adams Hair Braiding]], [[J & T Tax Service]], [[Seals Details]]
*** 2556: former location of [[M G A]] video rentals (2000)
*** 2532: [[Smooth Design Barber & Style]], former location of [[Steel City Machinery Co.]] / [[Crane Wheel Service]] (1970), [[McCray's Closet]] (2000), [[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.]] (1957–1970)
*** 2508–2504: [[Tony's Barber & Style]] (2015–), former location of [[Lawn Supply Co.]] (1957–1970), [[Boars Etc]] lawn equipment (2000)
*** 2500: former location of [[Fairview Cafe]]
*** 2500: former location of [[Fairview Cafe]]
*** 2447: [[Fair Gas Stop]]
*** 2447: [[Fair Gas Stop]]
*** 2440: former location of [[Hudson Oil Co.]] gas station (1970), [[Red Rock Stop]] gas station
*** 2440: former location of [[Hudson Oil Co.]] gas station (1970), [[Stop & Go]] gas station (2000), [[Red Rock Stop]] gas station
*** 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]]
*** 2424: [[Firestone Complete Auto Care]], former location of [[Central Park Bicycle Co.]] (1949), [[Birmingham Trailer Co.]] (1949–1957), [[Firestone Stores]] tires & appliances (1970), [[Bridgestone Firestone]] tires (2000)
*** 2420: [[Thompson & Sons]] wholesale grain (1942-1944)
*** 2420: former location of [[Thompson & Sons]] wholesale grain (1942-1944), [[Fairview Used Cars]]
*** 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), [[Dockery O K Tire Store]] (1970)
*** 2400 (formerly 2430): [[Crystal Glass Co.]] (2000–), 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
*** 2741–2401: [[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)
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** 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]], former location of [[Standard Oil Co.]] gas station (1970)
*** 2300: [[Taco Bell]] (2000–), former location of [[Standard Oil Co.]] gas station (1970)
*** 2258: [[MNA Food Mart]]
*** 2258: [[MNA Food Mart]], former location of [[Shop-A-Snak]] food store (2000)
*** 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)
*** 2256: former location of [[Movie Gallery]] video rentals (2000)
*** 2254–2250 (formerly 2630): [[Welch Guster Building]] (built 2024), former location of [[South Park Service Station]] (1940), [[Sombrero Drive-In]] (1957), [[2250 Bessemer Road]] office building (built 1960),
**** 2254: former location of [[Jackson-Hewitt Tax Service]] / [[Jack Schaeffer]] optometrist / [[Tandy Corporation]] (2000)
**** 2250: former location of [[Exchange Security Bank]] (built 1960-1971), [[First Alabama Bank]] (1971–1992), [[Regions Bank]] (1992–2000s)
** south side:
** south side:
*** 2339–2305: [[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), [[Birmingham International Raceway]] (1961–2009)
*** 2301: former location of [[Cooper Fair Park Shell]] gas station (1970)
*** 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), [[Arby's]] (2000)
**** 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]])
** north side
** north side
*** 2240: former location of [[Lane Drug Store]] side (1949–1957)
*** 2240: [[Twice as Nice Water Ice]] (2022–), 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), [[Harold Langdon]] physician (1970)
*** 2236-2232: former location of [[Langdon Clinic]] (1949–1957), [[Harold Langdon]] physician (1970), [[Venator Group]] shoes (2000)
*** 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), [[Robert E. Shirley]] optician (1970)
**** 2228: former location of [[U.S. Post Office Fairview Station]] (1957), [[Robert E. Shirley]] optician (1970), [[CVS]] drug store (2000)
***** 2228A: former location of [[Southeastern Optical Service]] (1970)
***** 2228A: former location of [[Southeastern Optical Service]] (1970)
**** 2226: former location of [[Aland's]] (opened 1964–1970)
**** 2226: former location of [[Aland's]] (opened 1964–1970)
**** 2224: [[Family Dollar|Family Dollar #2618]], former location of [[Shu-Lou Inc.]] (1970)
**** 2224: [[Family Dollar|Family Dollar #2618]] (2000–), former location of [[Shu-Lou Inc.]] (1970)
*** 2220: former location of [[Radio Shack]] corporate sales (1970), [[Winn-Dixie|Winn-Dixie No. 405]] (closed 2018), proposed location of [[Dansby Foods]] (2020–)
*** 2220: [[Meat Depot]] (April 2023–), former location of [[Radio Shack]] corporate sales (1970), [[Winn-Dixie|Winn-Dixie No. 405]] (2000–2018), proposed location of [[Dansby Foods]] (2020), [[Food Giant]] (2023)
*** 2216: former location of [[Lollar's Cameras]] (1970)
*** 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), [[Westminster House]] restaurant & lounge (1970), [[El Palacio]] restaurant (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), [[Shopping City Pure Service Station]] (1970)
*** 2200: former location of [[South Park Service Station]] (1942-1949), [[Redmont Service Station]] (1957), [[Shopping City Pure Service Station]] (1970), [[Pearle Vision Center]] (2000)
** south side
** south side
*** 2245–2201: [[Five Points West Shopping City]]
*** 2249–2201: [[Five Points West Shopping City]]
**** 2241: former location of [[Kroger]] (1970)
**** 2249: former location of [[First National Bank of Birmingham]] (1970–1983), [[AmSouth Bank]] (1983–2006)
**** 2239: [[Popeye's]], former location of [[Hickory Hut]] restaurant (1970)
**** 2247: former location of [[Jones Lawless]] men's clothes (1970), [[Distribution Services Co.]] (2000)
**** 2245: former location of [[Vaughan-Weil]] clothiers (1970), [[Advance America]] / [[Jeans Glory]] / [[R J Designs]] (2000)
**** 2243: former location of [[Accent of Birmingham]] clothes (2000)
**** 2241: former location of [[Kroger]] (1970), [[H & R Block]] / [[T L C Kids]] (2000)
**** 2239: [[Popeye's]], former location of [[Hickory Hut]] restaurant (1970), [[Gold Coast Jewelers]] / [[Store 16]] (2000)
**** 2237: former location of [[Woolworth's|F. W. Woolworth & Co.]] (1970)
**** 2237: former location of [[Woolworth's|F. W. Woolworth & Co.]] (1970)
**** 2233: former location of [[W. T. Grant & Co.]] (1970)
**** 2233: former location of [[W. T. Grant & Co.]] (1970), [[Nail Palace]] (2000)
**** 2231: [[Wings Plus]]
**** 2231: [[Wings Plus]]
**** 2227: [[Golden Dragon]], former location of [[Krispy-Kreme]] doughnuts (1970)
**** 2229: [[Burger King]], former location of [[Pride Restaurant]] (2000)
**** 2229 [sic]: [[Burger King]]
**** 2227: [[Golden Dragon]] (2000–), former location of [[Krispy Kreme Doughnuts]] (1970)
**** 2221: former location of [[Gordon's Jewelry Co.]] (1970)
**** 2221: former location of [[Gordon's Jewelry Co.]] (1970)
**** 2217: former location of [[Five Points West Driving Range]] (1949), [[Parisian]] (1970)
**** 2217: former location of [[Five Points West Driving Range]] (1949), [[Parisian]] (1970), [[Five Points West Discount Shopping Center]] / [[Saks]] family clothing (2000)
**** 2211: former location of [[Sloss-Jones Motor Co.]] used cars (1949), [[J. C. Penney]] (1970)
**** 2215: former location of [[Sang Kim]] shoe store (2000)
**** 2205: former location of [[Lane-Liggett Drug Store]] (1970)
**** 2213: former location of [[Subway]] sandwich shop (2000)
**** 2203: former location of [[Western Auto Supply Co.]] (1970)
**** 2211: former location of [[Sloss-Jones Motor Co.]] used cars (1949), [[J. C. Penney]] (1970), [[Sneaky Pete's]] hot dogs (2000)
**** 2201: [[McDonald's]], former location of [[Standard Oil Co.]] service station (1957), [[Spruiel Standard Service Station]] (1970)
**** 2209: former location of [[Pic 'N Pay]] / [[Simply Fashion]] (2000)
**** 2207: former location of [[Catherine's]] clothing (2000)
**** 2205: [[Refresh Clothing]] ([[Corey Bishop]] 2013–), former location of [[Lane-Liggett Drug Store]] (1970)
**** 2203: former location of [[Western Auto Supply Co.]] (1970), [[Imperial Hair & Beauty Supply]] (2000)
**** 2201: [[McDonald's]] restaurant (2001–), 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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*** 2118: former location of [[Ball & Ball Personnel Consultants]] employment agency (1970)
*** 2118: former location of [[Ball & Ball Personnel Consultants]] employment agency (1970)
*** 2116: [[ABC Select Spirits]], former location of [[South Central Bell]] offices (1970)
*** 2116: [[ABC Select Spirits]], former location of [[South Central Bell]] offices (1970)
*** 2110: [[Joyce Ladd]]/[[State Farm Insurance]], former location of [[Cumberland Capital Corp.]] loans (1970)
*** 2110: [[State Farm Insurance]] ([[Joyce Ladd]] 2000–), 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)  
*** 2100: [[MyEyeDr]] (2021), former location of [[Guaranty Savings & Loan Association]] (1970), [[Citizens Federal Savings Bank]] (2000), [[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), [[Five Points West Gulf Service Station]] (1970)
*** 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), [[Auto Mart]] used cars (2000)
*** 2149: [[Tropical Grill]] Jamaican restaurant, former location of [[Autry-Wilder Co.]] upholsterers (1957), [[Dobbs House]] restaurant (1970)
*** 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, former location of [[Jefferson Federal Savings & Loan]] (1970), [[Brighton Funeral Home]] (–2007)
*** 2145: [[2145 Bessemer Road]] 1-story commercial building, former location of [[Jefferson Federal Savings & Loan]] (1970), [[Lett Funeral Services]] (2000), [[Brighton Funeral Home]] (–2007)
*** 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]]
*** 2129: [[Mr Unique Custom Designs & Fashions]], former location of [[Edward Baker]] chiropractor (1957), [[Pasquale's Pizza & Pasta]] carry-out (1970), [[First Covenant Mortgage Corp.]] (2000), [[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
**** 2121: [[Beauty Empire Beauty Supply]] (2016–), former location of [[Fairview Transfer Co.]] (1926), [[Alltech]], [[The Money Store]] (2007–2011), [[Always Money]] (–2015)
**** 2121: [[Beauty Empire Beauty Supply]] (2016–), former location of [[Fairview Transfer Co.]] (1926), [[Glidden Paints]] / [[Quick Pawn Shop]] (2000), [[Alltech]], [[The Money Store]] (2007–2011), [[Always Money]] (–2015)
**** 2119: former location of [[Top Perfect Nails]] (2007–2011), [[Pamper Me Pretty]] (2016–2019)
**** 2119: former location of [[Top Perfect Nails]] (2000–2011), [[Pamper Me Pretty]] (2016–2019)
**** 2117: [[Express Refund]] (2007–)
**** 2117: [[Express Refund]] (2007–), former location of [[Cake Creations]] / [[Etawns Hair Salon]] / [[Express Refund]] (2000)
*** 2105: former location of [[Frank McKemie]] machinery manufacturer (1949)
*** 2105: former location of [[Frank McKemie]] machinery manufacturer (1949), [[M C K Realty]] (2000)


* [[Avenue U Ensley]] intersects
* [[Avenue U Ensley]] intersects
** north side
** north side
*** 2040: [[EZ Pawn]], former location of [[Towles Service Station]] (1970)
*** 2040: [[EZ Pawn]] (2000–), 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-), [[Sikora]] men's shoes (2000), [[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), [[Good Housekeeping Stores]] electric appliances (1970)
*** 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), [[Birmingham Discount Sick Room Supplies]] / [[Birmingham Discount Drugs]] (2000)
** south side
** south side
*** 2017: [[Cash America Pawn]], former location of [[B. F. Goodrich]] tires (1970)
*** 2017: [[Cash America Pawn]], former location of [[B. F. Goodrich]] tires (1970), [[Cashier America International]] pawn shop (2000)


* [[Court T Ensley]] intersects (north only)
* [[Court T Ensley]] intersects (north only)
** north side:  
** north side:  
*** 2012: [[Title Max]] loans, former location of [[Virgil Chrane]] chiropractor (1957)
*** 2012: [[Title Max]] loans, former location of [[Virgil Chrane]] chiropractor (1957), [[Payless Shoe Source]] (2000)
*** 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)
*** 2000–2002 (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
**** 2000: [[Presidential Suite]] beauty salon
** south side:
** south side:
*** 2011: [[International Automotive]], former location of [[Chism's Barber Shop]] ([[Floyd Chism]], 1949), [[Golden Rule Barber Shop]] (1957), [[Harris-Cottrell Agency]] insurance (1970)
*** 2011: [[International Automotive]], former location of [[Chism's Barber Shop]] ([[Floyd Chism]], 1949), [[Golden Rule Barber Shop]] (1957), [[Harris-Cottrell Agency]] insurance (1970), [[An Acquired Touch]] (2000)
*** 2007: former location of [[Shoe City]] (1970)
*** 2007: former location of [[Shoe City]] (1970), [[Bama Book Mine]] book store (2000)
*** 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), [[Bill's Lock & Key]] (2000)
*** 2003: [[Perfect Kuts Barber & Style]], former location of [[Sparks Friendly Barber Shop]] (1970), [[Felix Barber Shop]] (2000)
*** 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 (1970–2000)
*** 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)
*** 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)


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* [[Terrace S Ensley]] intersects
* [[Terrace S Ensley]] intersects
** 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), [[Second Church of Christ Scientist]] (1966)
*** 1940: [[Deli American]], former location of [[Krystal]] restaurant (1970–2000)
*** 1940: [[Deli American]], former location of [[Krystal]] restaurant (1970–2000)
*** 1928: [[KFC]] (2000–)
*** 1928: [[KFC]] (2000–)
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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]] (2000–), former location of [[Weaver Drug Co.]] (1940-1949), [[Greene Drug Co.]] (1957)
*** 1919–1923: one-story commercial building
*** 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)
**** 1921–1923: [[Bama Health Foods]] (2019–), former location of [[Health Foods West]] (2000–2017)
*** 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)
***** 1923 (formerly 3201): former location of [[Weaver Drug Co.]] (1940-1949), [[Greene Drug Co.]] (1957),
*** 1915 (formerly 3207): former location of [[Cas Reagan]] physician (1940), [[Gabe's Bar-B-Q]] (1949)
***** 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), [[Mama's Hair Braiding]]
**** 1919 (formerly 3205): [[3 Daughters Beauty Supply]] ([[Sharon Hill]] 2023–), former location of [[Louis' Creamery]] grocery (1940), [[Jones Fruit Stand]] ([[Edgar Jones]] 1942), [[Watts & McCombs]] grocery & market (1949), [[Central Park Beauty Salon]] (1970–2000)
*** 1915 (formerly 3207): vacant lot, former location of [[Cas Reagan]] physician (1940), [[Gabe's Bar-B-Q]] (1949)
*** 1909: [[Little Joe's Party Place & Boutique]] (2000–)
*** 1909: [[Little Joe's Party Place & Boutique]] (2000–)
*** 1905: former location of [[Sparks Specialty Co.]] mill supplies (1970), [[Ophelia's]] art & framing (2000)
*** 1905: [[Ophelia's Art Gallery]] (2000–), 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)
*** 1901: former location of [[Caldwell & Co.]] real estate ([[Alden Caldwell]] 1957–1970), [[Mahon Development Co.]] contractors (1970)


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*** 1545: [[AutoZone]] auto parts (2000–)
*** 1545: [[AutoZone]] auto parts (2000–)
*** 1539: former location of [[The Ice Palace]] salon (2000)
*** 1539: former location of [[The Ice Palace]] salon (2000)
*** 1529: former location of [[Second Church of Christ Scientist]] (1971)


* [[Terrace O Ensley]] intersects (south only)
* [[Terrace O Ensley]] intersects (south only)
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*** 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]]
*** 1211–1201: [[Midway Plaza]] shopping center (built before 1970)
*** 1211–1201: [[Midway Plaza]] shopping center (built before 1970)
** 1195: [[Living By Faith Christian Church]], former location of [[YMCA Western Area Branch]] (2000)
** 1195: [[Living By Faith Christian Church]], former location of [[YMCA Western Area Branch]] (2000, closed 2015))


* [[Avenue K Ensley]] intersects (north only)
* [[Avenue K Ensley]] intersects (north only)
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** 1100: former location of [[Bessemer Highway Old Fashioned Baptist Church]] (2000)
** 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 Rehabilitation Center]] (2000), [[Fairview Health and Rehabilitation Center]]
** 1028: [[Arabella Health and Wellness]], [[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)


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


===[[Midfield]]===
===[[Midfield]]===

Revision as of 23:55, 21 November 2023

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