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'''Levy's Fine Jewelry, Art & Antiques''' is a retailer specializing in antique and estate jewelry located at 2116 [[2nd Avenue North]] in downtown [[Birmingham]]. The company was founded by [[Joe Denaburg]] in [[1922]]. It is currently owned by Denaburg's grandson, [[Jerad Nadler]]. | '''Levy's Fine Jewelry, Art & Antiques''' is a retailer specializing in antique and estate jewelry located at 2116 [[2nd Avenue North]] in downtown [[Birmingham]]. The company was founded by [[Joe Denaburg]] in [[1922]] as a watch, clock and jewelry shop. During the [[Great Depression]], it was converted into a pawnbroker. In the 1980s it began specializing in estate jewelry and fine antiques, with retail and wholesale sales. It is currently owned by Denaburg's grandson, <!--[[Jerad Nadler]]-->[[Todd Denaburg]]. | ||
In June [[2009]] the store celebrated its 87th anniversary by wrapping 100 pieces of jewelry (worth between $20 and $1000) and leaving them scattered across the city. | In June [[2009]] the store celebrated its 87th anniversary by wrapping 100 pieces of jewelry (worth between $20 and $1000) and leaving them scattered across the city. | ||
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* Williams, Roy L. (January 15, 2009) "Jewelry store sales suffer in economic downturn." ''Birmingham News'' | * Williams, Roy L. (January 15, 2009) "Jewelry store sales suffer in economic downturn." ''Birmingham News'' | ||
* Toberlin, Michael (June 27, 2009) "Birmingham's Levy's jewelry store thanks customers by scattering gifts across city for finders to keep." ''Birmingham News'' | * Toberlin, Michael (June 27, 2009) "Birmingham's Levy's jewelry store thanks customers by scattering gifts across city for finders to keep." ''Birmingham News'' | ||
* Spencer, Thomas (December 26, 2010) "Long-time businesses reflect Birmingham's rich history." ''Birmingham News'' | |||
==External link== | ==External link== | ||
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[[Category:Jewelers]] | [[Category:Jewelers]] | ||
[[Category:2nd Avenue North]] | [[Category:2nd Avenue North]] | ||
[[Category:1922 establishments]] | |||
Revision as of 22:29, 26 December 2010
Levy's Fine Jewelry, Art & Antiques is a retailer specializing in antique and estate jewelry located at 2116 2nd Avenue North in downtown Birmingham. The company was founded by Joe Denaburg in 1922 as a watch, clock and jewelry shop. During the Great Depression, it was converted into a pawnbroker. In the 1980s it began specializing in estate jewelry and fine antiques, with retail and wholesale sales. It is currently owned by Denaburg's grandson, Todd Denaburg.
In June 2009 the store celebrated its 87th anniversary by wrapping 100 pieces of jewelry (worth between $20 and $1000) and leaving them scattered across the city.
References
- Williams, Roy L. (January 15, 2009) "Jewelry store sales suffer in economic downturn." Birmingham News
- Toberlin, Michael (June 27, 2009) "Birmingham's Levy's jewelry store thanks customers by scattering gifts across city for finders to keep." Birmingham News
- Spencer, Thomas (December 26, 2010) "Long-time businesses reflect Birmingham's rich history." Birmingham News
External link
- Levy's Fine Jewelry website