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[[John B. Roden]], an Alabama native who had spent some years farming in Texas, opened his book store at 1908 [[2nd Avenue North]] in [[1875]]. The shop specialized in stationery, school and office supplies, writing instruments and sundries. In [[1882]] Roden expanded his business with a music and retail shop two doors down. The two businesses were brought together when he was able to secure the lease at 1910 2nd Avenue in [[1891]].
[[John B. Roden]], an Alabama native who had spent some years farming in Texas, opened his book store at 1908 [[2nd Avenue North]] in [[1875]]. The shop specialized in stationery, school and office supplies, writing instruments and sundries. In [[1882]] Roden expanded his business with a music and retail shop two doors down. The two businesses were brought together when he was able to secure the lease at 1910 2nd Avenue in [[1891]].


The expansion housed a complete line of music and musical instruments, specializing in Smith organs and Everett pianos. He took on partner [[Edgar Welsh]] who operated a branch of the business in [[Gadsden]].
The expansion housed a complete line of music and musical instruments, specializing in Smith organs and Everett pianos. [[William Copeland]] worked there for six years before partnering with [[R. I. Stone]] in a wholesale book business. Roden took on partner [[Edgar Welsh]] who operated a branch of the business in [[Gadsden]].


In [[1892]], after hearing a sermon on the evils of gambling, Roden burned all the decks of playing cards in his store's stock, valued at $200.
In [[1892]], after hearing a sermon on the evils of gambling, Roden burned all the decks of playing cards in his store's stock, valued at $200.

Revision as of 08:41, 7 September 2016

Roden's Book Store, c. 1915

John B. Roden & Co. was a book, stationery, music dealer and jeweler in early Birmingham.

John B. Roden, an Alabama native who had spent some years farming in Texas, opened his book store at 1908 2nd Avenue North in 1875. The shop specialized in stationery, school and office supplies, writing instruments and sundries. In 1882 Roden expanded his business with a music and retail shop two doors down. The two businesses were brought together when he was able to secure the lease at 1910 2nd Avenue in 1891.

The expansion housed a complete line of music and musical instruments, specializing in Smith organs and Everett pianos. William Copeland worked there for six years before partnering with R. I. Stone in a wholesale book business. Roden took on partner Edgar Welsh who operated a branch of the business in Gadsden.

In 1892, after hearing a sermon on the evils of gambling, Roden burned all the decks of playing cards in his store's stock, valued at $200.

The store continued to operate, with the addition of jewelry and watches, until at least 1915.

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