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** 407-408: [[O. P. Brooks]] chiropractor (1917–1923), [[T. C. Self]] optometrist (1929) | ** 407-408: [[O. P. Brooks]] chiropractor (1917–1923), [[T. C. Self]] optometrist (1929) | ||
*** 407: [[Noris Real Estate Co.]] (1913), [[Brooks Optical Co.]] (1922), [[Jack Rawls]] attorney (1935), [[Rossie Taylor]] attorney (1964) | *** 407: [[Noris Real Estate Co.]] (1913), [[Brooks Optical Co.]] (1922), [[Jack Rawls]] attorney (1935), [[Rossie Taylor]] attorney (1964) | ||
** 408–409: [[Altrurian Society]] (1913) | ** 408–409: [[Altrurian Society]] (1913), [[O. P. Brooks]] optometrist (1916) | ||
*** 408: [[William Greathouse]] watch repair (1935), [[Fred Moore]] attorney (1964) | *** 408: [[William Greathouse]] watch repair (1935), [[Fred Moore]] attorney (1964) | ||
** 409–410: [[Brooks Optical & Jewelry Co.]] (1929) | ** 409–410: [[Brooks Optical & Jewelry Co.]] (1929) |
Revision as of 16:24, 30 January 2022
The Farley Building is a 126-foot-tall, 9 story building in Downtown Birmingham located on the southwest corner of 3rd Avenue and 20th Street North.
Built in 1909, the building was the fourth steel-frame "skyscraper" erected in Birmingham. It was financed by John G. Farley, a merchant from Benton in Lowndes County. Architects Miller, Martin & Lewis created a graceful composition of dark red brick arches and light-colored spandrels, less severe than the tall buildings that preceded it.
The building's projecting cornice was removed when the 9th story was added.
Tenants
Ground floor
- 20th Street North
- 220: New York Model Hat Shop (1922), Nisley Co. (1926), Eisley Beautiful Shoes (c. 1929), Russell Stover Candies
- 222-224: Shaw & Davin equipment dealers, Florsheim Shoes (1964), Classic Basket
- 222: J. H. Whaley & Co. confectioners (1887)
- 224: Bromberg & Co. jewelers (1922), Liggett's Drug Store (1924-1940), Craig's Shoes (1964), The Cochran Firm (2015-)
- Contact Lens Clinic (1960s)
- Onlie Barber Shop (1909)
- Hill Shoe Co. (1909)
- 3rd Avenue North:
- 1925: Thom McAn Shoes (1929), Julie Ann Hat Shop (1964), Elaine's boutique (2019)
- 1927: Cinderella Shoe Shop (1925-1929), The Adorable Shop (1964), The Barbie Shop beauty salon (2016-)
- 1929: building entrance
- 1931-1933: Bromberg & Co. jewelers (1922), Liggett's Drug Store (1924-1940), Craig's Shoes (1964), The Cochran Firm (2015-)
- 1931: George Kannelis (1917), Herrod's Bakery (2008), Brannon's public house (2009-2011)
Rooms
References
- White, Marjorie Longenecker (1977) Downtown Birmingham: Architectural and Historical Walking Tour Guide. Birmingham: Birmingham Historical Society.
External links
- Farley Building on Emporis.com