Upside Down Plaza
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Upside Down Plaza in 2008. Photo by Chris Harman
The Upside Down Plaza (or ∀Z∀˥Ԁ) is a bar founded in 1962 by Joe and T. C. Cannon. It was originally located in the former Caddell's Creamery on 11th Court South below the Highland Plaza shopping center. Officially just "The Plaza" or "The Cannon's Plaza", the bar attracted attention for its upside-down neon sign and has been informally called the Upside Down Plaza ever since.
The Plaza moved to the basement of the Pickwick Plaza at 2012 Magnolia Avenue in 1987 and was sold to Jimbo Flemming. Phil Mimms is the bar's manager.
The bar is known for its ultra-casual atmosphere and pool tables. The bathrooms are known for their thick layers of writing on the walls.
References
- Reynolds, Ed (September 11, 2003) "Rhetorical Flourish." Black & White
- Watkins, Mia (November 30, 2012) "Upsidedown Plaza celebrates 50th anniversary with two-night party." The Birmingham News
- Chambers, Jesse (October 4, 2013) "The Plaza, 'the last dive bar,' still gives patrons what they need after 50 years." The Birmingham News
External links
- Upside Down Plaza website
- Upside Down Plaza fan page on Facebook