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[[Image:Graves Building.jpg|right|thumb|425px|Graves Building in August 2007.]]
[[Image:Graves Building.jpg|right|thumb|450px|Graves Building in August 2007.]]
:''This article is about the 1912 commercial building, for other similarly-named buildings, see [[Graves Building (disambiguation)]].''
:''This article is about the 1912 commercial building, for other similarly-named buildings, see [[Graves Building (disambiguation)]].''
'''Graves Building''' or '''Graves Block''' is a four-story commercial building at 1816-1820 [[3rd Avenue North]], across from the [[Alabama Theatre]]. It was constructed in [[1912]] by [[W. S. Graves]] who had founded the [[Graves Shale Brick Company]] in [[1901]]. The four-bay building spans 100 feet. It was designed by [[Harry Wheelock]] and composed of brick with subtle terra-cotta ornamentation.
'''Graves Building''' or '''Graves Block''' is a four-story commercial building at 1814-1824 [[3rd Avenue North]], across from the [[Alabama Theatre]]. The eastern part (1822–1824) was constructed in [[1904]] by attorney and real estate developer [[William Graves]], who had also founded the [[Graves Shale Brick Company]] in [[1901]]. The western part of the four-bay building, spanning 100 feet (1814–1820), was completed in [[1912]]. It was designed by [[Harry Wheelock]] and composed of brick with subtle terra-cotta ornamentation supplied by the Atlantic Terra-Cotta Company. [[Roper & Strauss]] was the contractor.
 
In [[1930]] the building housed [[Dailey's Clothes]] and [[Duke Brothers Furniture]] on the left, with [[Kilgore Furniture]] on the right. [[Lawrence Furniture]] replaced Kilgore Furniture in [[1945]].


In [[1961]] a major remodeling and modernization of the left side of the building was undertaken by the [[Vaughan-Weil]] department store and [[Engel Realty]]. Vaughan-Weil, long occupying the former Duke Brother's space, expanded into the former Dailey's Clothes slot at that time. Architect [[Greer, Holmquist & Chambers]] designed the renovations, which were executed by the [[Mann Brothers Building Co.]].
In [[1961]] a major remodeling and modernization of the left side of the building was undertaken by the [[Vaughan-Weil]] department store and [[Engel Realty]]. Vaughan-Weil, long occupying the former Duke Brother's space, expanded into the former Dailey's Clothes slot at that time. Architect [[Greer, Holmquist & Chambers]] designed the renovations, which were executed by the [[Mann Brothers Building Co.]].
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By [[1970]] Lawrence Furniture occupied the right side, as well as a "third floor annex" which extended westward over the adjoining Vaughan-Weil store. A [[1970 downtown fire|major fire]] broke out in this annex on [[December 17]], [[1970]], causing about $1 million in damages, mainly from lost stock.
By [[1970]] Lawrence Furniture occupied the right side, as well as a "third floor annex" which extended westward over the adjoining Vaughan-Weil store. A [[1970 downtown fire|major fire]] broke out in this annex on [[December 17]], [[1970]], causing about $1 million in damages, mainly from lost stock.


By [[1977]] [[Mr King Furniture]] had taken over the Graves Building. The left-side ground floor space was the home of [[The Playhouse]] costume and prop shop until [[2009]]. The right side most recently housed [[Lichter's|Lichter's Furniture and Jewelry]]. Both remained vacant until [[Appleseed Workshop]] purchased the eastern two bays of the building in [[2016]] and announced that [[Shu Shop]] would open a restaurant on the ground floor. Other announced tenants include the [[Wheelhouse Salon]] on the ground floor and [[Platypi]] on the fourth floor.
By [[1977]] [[Mr King Furniture]] had taken over the Graves Building. The left-side ground floor space was the home of [[The Playhouse]] costume and prop shop until [[2009]]. The right side most recently housed [[Lichter's|Lichter's Furniture and Jewelry]]. Both remained vacant until [[Appleseed Workshop]] purchased the eastern two bays of the building in [[2016]] and redeveloped the ground floor for [[Shu Shop]] and the [[Wheelhouse Salon]] and the fourth floor for office tenant [[Platypi]].
 
Between [[2018]] and [[2023]] the western half of the building was redeveloped, along with the adjoining [[Roberts & Sons Building]], as the "[[Theatre Lofts]]", with live/work office lofts on the first two floors and residential lofts above. The Sher family, which owns the property, worked with [[Retail Specialists]] on the project. [[CCR Architecture & Interiors]] designed the renovations, which were carried out by [[Rives Construction]].
 
==Tenants==
* ground floor:
** 1814: [[Clark & Jones Piano Co.]] / [[Clark & Jones Hall]] (1914-May 1917), [[Seals Piano Company]] (1923-1929), shooting gallery (1931), [[R. C. Brown]] clothing store, [[Dailey's]] clothier (1941), [[King Kredit]] clothing store (1964), [[Krown Kredit]] clothing store
** 1816: [[Morris Berk]] / [[Barnes-Cotter]] (1915), [[Clarke-Burton Piano Company]] (1929), [[Dailey's Clothes]] (1931), [[Duke Bros. Furniture Co.]] (1941), [[Vaughan-Weil Department Store]] (1964), [[Mr King Furniture]] (1977)
** 1818–1820: [[Kilgore Furniture Co.]] (1941–1945), [[Lawrence Furniture]] (1945),  [[Lichter Furniture]]
*** 1818: [[Cable Piano Company]], [[Columbia Graphophone Co.]] (1914–1915), [[Williams Music House]] (1929), [[Duke Brothers Furniture]] (1931), [[The Playhouse]]
*** 1820: [[Starr Piano Company]] (1913–1929), [[Kilgore Furniture]] (1931), [[Charles Schwend]] gun dealer
** 1822: [[A. J. Park]] / [[F. N. Houppert]] (1907), [[J. G. Warshaw]] restaurant (1910)
** 1824: [[Charles Cody]] bakery & confectionery (1905), [[Excelsior Cafe]] (1907–1915),  [[Marsh Bakers]], [[The Vogue]] ladies wear (1929), [[The Olshine Co.]] ladies' clothes (1941), [[Oxman's Gifts]] (1964)
* rooms:
** [[Clark & Jones]] (1915)
** [[Oliver Chalifoux]] (1915)
** Mrs [[N. E. McKinnon]] (1915)
** Mrs [[C. J. Severin]] (1915)
** [[Annie Lou Wood]] (1913–1915)
** Mrs [[M. L. Moore]] (1915)
** [[John Calman]] (1913–1915)
** [[Henry Elliott]] engraver (1905)
** [[Rienzi Thomas]] (1915)
** [[Lowela Hanlin]] (1913–1915)
** [[Frank Houppert|Frank N. Houppert]] music teacher (1905)
** [[Caldwell & Johnston]] attorneys (1905)
** [[Southern Mutual Aid Association]] (1905–1907)
** [[Venable Loan & Investment Co.]] ([[W. R. Venable]] 1905–1913)
** [[Lucian Pettyjohn|Lucian G. Pettyjohn]] real estate (1905–1907)
** [[J. B. Luckie]] physician (1907–1908)
** [[Spencer Business College]] (1915)
** [[Fred Grambs]] (1915)
** [[Iva Averitt]] (1915)
** [[Bert Covell]] photographer (1915)
** [[Birmingham Typewriting Co.]] (1913)
** [[Studio Lucid]] (–2024)


==References==
==References==
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* {{White-1977}}
* {{White-1977}}
* Godwin, Brent (March 15, 2017) "Where things stand with a major downtown Birmingham project." {{BBJ}}
* Godwin, Brent (March 15, 2017) "Where things stand with a major downtown Birmingham project." {{BBJ}}
* Godwin, Brent (March 14, 2018) "Major redevelopment in works for Theatre District buildings." {{BBJ}}


==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=312370 Graves Building] on Emporis.com
* [http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=312370 Graves Building] on Emporis.com


[[Category:3rd Avenue North]]
[[Category:Graves Building|*]]
[[Category:1912 buildings]]
[[Category:1912 buildings]]
[[Category:Wheelock & Wheelock buildings]]
[[Category:Wheelock & Wheelock buildings]]
[[Category:1961 buildings]]
[[Category:1961 buildings]]
[[Category:Greer Holmquist & Chambers buildings]]
[[Category:Greer Holmquist & Chambers buildings]]

Latest revision as of 16:45, 29 March 2024

Graves Building in August 2007.
This article is about the 1912 commercial building, for other similarly-named buildings, see Graves Building (disambiguation).

Graves Building or Graves Block is a four-story commercial building at 1814-1824 3rd Avenue North, across from the Alabama Theatre. The eastern part (1822–1824) was constructed in 1904 by attorney and real estate developer William Graves, who had also founded the Graves Shale Brick Company in 1901. The western part of the four-bay building, spanning 100 feet (1814–1820), was completed in 1912. It was designed by Harry Wheelock and composed of brick with subtle terra-cotta ornamentation supplied by the Atlantic Terra-Cotta Company. Roper & Strauss was the contractor.

In 1961 a major remodeling and modernization of the left side of the building was undertaken by the Vaughan-Weil department store and Engel Realty. Vaughan-Weil, long occupying the former Duke Brother's space, expanded into the former Dailey's Clothes slot at that time. Architect Greer, Holmquist & Chambers designed the renovations, which were executed by the Mann Brothers Building Co..

By 1970 Lawrence Furniture occupied the right side, as well as a "third floor annex" which extended westward over the adjoining Vaughan-Weil store. A major fire broke out in this annex on December 17, 1970, causing about $1 million in damages, mainly from lost stock.

By 1977 Mr King Furniture had taken over the Graves Building. The left-side ground floor space was the home of The Playhouse costume and prop shop until 2009. The right side most recently housed Lichter's Furniture and Jewelry. Both remained vacant until Appleseed Workshop purchased the eastern two bays of the building in 2016 and redeveloped the ground floor for Shu Shop and the Wheelhouse Salon and the fourth floor for office tenant Platypi.

Between 2018 and 2023 the western half of the building was redeveloped, along with the adjoining Roberts & Sons Building, as the "Theatre Lofts", with live/work office lofts on the first two floors and residential lofts above. The Sher family, which owns the property, worked with Retail Specialists on the project. CCR Architecture & Interiors designed the renovations, which were carried out by Rives Construction.

Tenants

References

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