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'''Park South Plaza''' is a V-shaped, two-story, 105,626-square-foot shopping center located at 1425 [[Montgomery Highway (Vestavia Hills)|Montgomery Highway]] in [[Vestavia Hills]], across from the [[Massey Road]] intersection.  The upper level businesses face the highway from inside the V, while the lower level ones are accessed from the outside of the V, away from the highway.
'''Park South Plaza''' is a V-shaped, two-story, 105,626-square-foot shopping center located at 1425 [[Montgomery Highway (Vestavia Hills)|Montgomery Highway]] in [[Vestavia Hills]], across from the [[Massey Road]] intersection.  The upper level businesses face the highway from inside the V, while the lower level ones are accessed from the outside of the V, away from the highway.


Park South Plaza was built in the 1970s by the DeMarco family and purchased by the [[Barber Companies]], which still owns and manages it, in [[1977]]. The center had a major renovation in the mid-1980s.  The next renovation wasn't until [[2003]], at which time the facade was replaced, the bays reconfigured to make them smaller, a new lighting scheme implemented, and the sidewalks and parking lot surface replaced.  The 2003 renovation was designed by [[Harris & Associates]] with [[Sherrod Building Company]] as the contractor and cost $2.9 million.  
Park South Plaza was built in the 1970s by [[Joe DeMarco]] and purchased by the [[Barber Companies]], which still owns and manages it, in [[1977]]. The center had a major renovation in the mid-1980s.  The next renovation wasn't until [[2003]], at which time the facade was replaced, the bays reconfigured to make them smaller, a new lighting scheme implemented, and the sidewalks and parking lot surface replaced.  The 2003 renovation was designed by [[Harris & Associates]] with [[Sherrod Building Company]] as the contractor and cost $2.9 million.  


Park South was originally anchored by [[Cobb Vestavia]] inside the point of the V.  The space was later converted to the [[Pitcher Show]]. Today, the center is anchored by Pier 1 Imports, which was the chain's first store in the [[Birmingham District]], and the [[Diplomat Deli]], at opposite ends of the V.
Park South was originally anchored by [[Cobb Vestavia]] inside the point of the V and [[Pier 1 Imports]] on the south end. Today, the center is anchored by the [[Diplomat Deli]] at the north end of the shopping center and [[Taziki's]] in the former Pier 1 space.


== Tennants ==
== Tenants ==
=== Current ===
* lower level
* Suite 7: [[HML Enterprises]]
** 1433-1: [[Metal Arts]] repair shop (1983)
* Suite 25: [[Birmingham Fencing Club]]
** 1433-2: [[Electric Machine Control Inc.]] (1983)
* Suite 51: [[Scuba Ventures]]
** 1433A: [[Gourmet Pantry]] caterers (1983)
* Suite 55: [[Advantage Colonics]]
** Suite 7 (formerly 1433B): [[S & H X-Ray Co.]] (1983), [[HML Enterprises]]
* Suite 63: [[Puppy Magic Pet Salon and Spa]]
** Suite 25 (formerly 1433C): [[Circle Ceramics]] (1983), [[Birmingham Fencing Club]]
* Suite 81: [[Magic City Ballroom Dance Studio]]
** Suite 51 (formerly 1433D): [[Belmont Studios]] photography ([[Doug Cottis]] 1972–1982), [[Bodyworks]] reducing studio (1983), [[Scuba Ventures]]
* Suite 85: [[Cameras Brookwood]]
** Suite 55 (formerly 1433F): [[Chung Pok Taekwondo]] (1983), [[Advantage Colonics]]
* Suite 95: [[Renovare Hair Salon]]
** Suite 63 (formerly 1433G): [[Puppy Magic Pet Salon and Spa]]
* Suite 101: [[Diplomat Deli]] (1982–present)
** Suite 73 (formerly 1433H): [[Costume Creations]] ([[Nora Nash]] 1983–2000s)
* Suite 105: [[Mia Moda]] boutique <!-- miamodaboutique.com -->
** 1433I: [[Tiara Exclusives]] gifts (1983)
* Suite 109: [[DL Salon]]
** 1433J: [[Nationwide Insurance]] (1983)
* Suite 111: [[Steed's Jewelers]] (2011–present)
** 1433K: [[Hansen Realty]] (1983)
* Suite 119: [[Kingdom Comics]]
** 1433M: [[Wesley's Imprints]] art studio (1983)
* Suite 123: [[Nail World 3]]
** 1433O: [[Gaines C. Smith Co.]] manufacturer's representative (1983)
* Suite 127: [[The Carpenter's Shop]]
** 1433P: [[Pizza Express]] (1983)
* Suite 161: ABC Store
** 1433T: [[Quality Refrigeration & Supply]] (1983)
* Suite 173: [[Birmingham Pet Imaging]]
** Suite 81 (formerly 1433V-W): [[Nora Nash Dance & Performing Arts Studio]] ([[Nora Nash]] 1983–1984), [[Magic City Ballroom Dance Studio]] (1984–2001)
* Suite 179: [[Lamp's Fantastic]]
** Suite 85 (formerly 1433X): [[Jeanie's Art Studio]] (1983), [[Cameras Brookwood]] (2008-2014)
* Suite 151: [[Alabama Piano Gallery]] (2012–present)
** Suite 95 (formerly 1433Y): [[Hoover Strip Shop]] upholsterers (1983), [[Renovare Hair Salon]]
** 1433Z: [[Kirk Racing Products]] (1983)


=== Former ===
* main level
<!-- A video game arcade I currently can't remember the name of (early 1980s) -->
** Suite 101–103 (formerly 1407A): [[Asian Super Market]] (1983), [[Diplomat Deli]] (1980s–)
* Suite 199: Pier 1 Imports (1970s or early 1980s–2010s)
** Suite 105–107 (formerly 1407B): [[Fashion Dinettes]] (1983), [[Mia Moda]] boutique
* [[Cobb Vestavia]] (1970s)
** Suite 109 (formerly 1409): [[Big Al's Machine Shop]] video arcade / [[Mr Loo's Restaurant & Lounge]] (1970s–1983), [[DL Salon]]
* [[Mr Loo's]] Chinese restaurant (1970s-)
** Suite 111 (formerly 1409A): [[Plaza Cleaning Center]] (1983), [[Steed's Jewelers]] (2011–)
* The [[Pitcher Show]] (1980–1990)
** Suite 119 (formerly 1409B): [[Radio Shack]] sales (1983), [[Kingdom Comics]] (2003-2019)
* [[Steaks by the Case]] (1970s-)
** Suite 121 (formerly 1409C): [[Birmingham Scuba Center]] (1983), [[MIST Academy]]
* Tuesday Morning (late 2000s)
** Suite 123 (formerly 1409D): [[Nail World 3]]
** Suite 127 (formerly 1409E-F): [[The Carpenter's Shop]] Christian books
** Suite 129 (formerly 1409G): [[Radio Shack]] repair center (1983), [[Mr Fixit]]
** Suite 131 (formerly 1409H): [[US TDK Martial Arts]]
** Suite 151 (formerly 1411): former location of [[Jerry Lewis Cinema]] ([[Gordon Zuck]] –1973), [[Cobb Vestavia]] (1970s), [[The Pitcher Show]] (1980–1990), [[Mickey's Music Hall]], [[Alabama Piano Gallery]] (2012–2022)
** Suite 161–167 (formerly 1413): [[My First Lady]] health spa / [[Diplomat Deli]] (1983), [[ABC Store No. 98]] (2016–)
** Suite 173 (formerly 1427–1429): [[Framemakers Gallery]] (1983), [[Alabama Pet Imaging]], [[Birmingham Pet Imaging]] (2016–2018), [[Activate]] gaming center (opened December 2023)
** Suite 175: (formerly 1437): [[Fred Astaire Dance Studio]] (1983)
** Suite 177 (formerly 1437A): [[Vestavia's Window Box]] florist (1983)
** Suite 179 (formerly 1439): [[Lamp's Fantastic]] (1983–2016), [[AOC Physical Therapy]] (2018), [[Grandview Health Physical Therapy]] (2022–)
** Suite 191: [[Activate Games]] (December 2023–)
** Suite 199 (formerly 1441): [[Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe]], former location of [[Pier 1 Imports]] (1972–2010s)
** former location of [[Steaks by the Case]] (1970s-)
** former location of [[Tuesday Morning]] (late 2000s)
** former location of [[Ruggerio's]] pizza & deli


== References ==
== References ==
* Nicholson, Gilbert. (March 30, 2003).  "Vestavia's Park South Plaza getting a makeover." ''Birmingham Business Journal''.
* {{SD-1983}}
* Cooper, Lauren B. (October 3, 2007).  "Tuesday Morning opens Vestavia Hills location." ''Birmingham Business Journal''.
* Nicholson, Gilbert. (March 30, 2003) "Vestavia's Park South Plaza getting a makeover." {{BBJ}}
* Ryan Poe.  (October 14, 2011).  "Park South Plaza lands Steinway piano dealer." ''Birmingham Business Journal''.
* Cooper, Lauren B. (October 3, 2007) "Tuesday Morning opens Vestavia Hills location." {{BBJ}}
* Poe, Ryan (October 14, 2011) "Park South Plaza lands Steinway piano dealer." {{BBJ}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
{{Locate address|address=1425+Montgomery+Highway|city=Vestavia+Hills|type=h|zoom=16}}
* [http://www.barbercompanies.com/index/bc-details-action?id=31 Park South Plaza] at the Barber Companies website
* [http://www.barbercompanies.com/index/bc-details-action?id=31 Park South Plaza] at the Barber Companies website


[[Category:Shopping centers]]
[[Category:Park South Plaza|*]]
[[Category:Montgomery Highway (Vestavia Hills)]]
[[Category:1970s buildings]]
[[Category:1970s buildings]]
[[Category:2003 buildings]]
[[Category:2003 buildings]]
[[Category:Harris & Associates buildings]]
[[Category:Harris & Associates buildings]]

Latest revision as of 12:52, 12 February 2024

Park South Plaza is a V-shaped, two-story, 105,626-square-foot shopping center located at 1425 Montgomery Highway in Vestavia Hills, across from the Massey Road intersection. The upper level businesses face the highway from inside the V, while the lower level ones are accessed from the outside of the V, away from the highway.

Park South Plaza was built in the 1970s by Joe DeMarco and purchased by the Barber Companies, which still owns and manages it, in 1977. The center had a major renovation in the mid-1980s. The next renovation wasn't until 2003, at which time the facade was replaced, the bays reconfigured to make them smaller, a new lighting scheme implemented, and the sidewalks and parking lot surface replaced. The 2003 renovation was designed by Harris & Associates with Sherrod Building Company as the contractor and cost $2.9 million.

Park South was originally anchored by Cobb Vestavia inside the point of the V and Pier 1 Imports on the south end. Today, the center is anchored by the Diplomat Deli at the north end of the shopping center and Taziki's in the former Pier 1 space.

Tenants

References

  • 1983 Birmingham Suburban (Jefferson County, AL) Directory (1983) R. L. Polk & Co.
  • Nicholson, Gilbert. (March 30, 2003) "Vestavia's Park South Plaza getting a makeover." Birmingham Business Journal
  • Cooper, Lauren B. (October 3, 2007) "Tuesday Morning opens Vestavia Hills location." Birmingham Business Journal
  • Poe, Ryan (October 14, 2011) "Park South Plaza lands Steinway piano dealer." Birmingham Business Journal

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