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From its completion until [[1907]] the building housed the [[Dude Saloon]]. The building has been remodeled several times, first in [[1915]]. The present stone cladding is not original. | From its completion until [[1907]] the building housed the [[Dude Saloon]]. The building has been remodeled several times, first in [[1915]]. The present stone cladding is not original. | ||
The building was owned for many years by [[SouthTrust Bank]], which operated a banking branch and office encircling the back of the older structure. It was sold along with the rest of the half-block when the branch was closed. | The building was owned for many years by [[SouthTrust Bank]], which operated a banking branch and office encircling the back of the older structure. It was sold to [[George Ladd]] along with the rest of the half-block when the branch was closed. | ||
After the building became vacant, part of the metal cladding above the storefront on the ground floor peeled away, exposing the original brick. In [[2010]] Ladd hired architect [[Pete Pritchard]] to oversee repairs and renovations as part of his efforts to attract a tenant. | |||
==Tenants== | ==Tenants== | ||
* [[Dude Saloon]] (1871-1907) | * [[Dude Saloon]] (1871-1907) | ||
* [[Pope Jewelers]] (1970s) | |||
* [[Yogo's Frosty Frozen Yogurt]] (1970s) | * [[Yogo's Frosty Frozen Yogurt]] (1970s) | ||
* [[Purple Onion]] (1990s) | * [[Purple Onion]] (1990s) | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* {{White-1977}} | * {{White-1977}} | ||
* Erdreich, Jeremy (March | * Erdreich, Jeremy (March 10, 2010) "[http://constructbirmingham.wordpress.com/2010/03/10/ask-and-ye-shall-receive/ Ask and ye shall receive...]" Bhamarchitect's Blog. | ||
* Tomberlin, Michael (March 20, 2010) "Historic Webb Building will get total makeover." ''Birmingham News'' | |||
[[Category:1871 buildings]] | [[Category:1871 buildings]] | ||
Revision as of 07:39, 20 March 2010
The Webb Building, built in 1871 on the southwest corner of 20th Street and 2nd Avenue North, was one of the first commercial 3-story buildings in Birmingham. It was developed by J. B. Webb of Elyton, who is said to have claimed a $100 prize from the Elyton Land Company for his investment in the new city.
From its completion until 1907 the building housed the Dude Saloon. The building has been remodeled several times, first in 1915. The present stone cladding is not original.
The building was owned for many years by SouthTrust Bank, which operated a banking branch and office encircling the back of the older structure. It was sold to George Ladd along with the rest of the half-block when the branch was closed.
After the building became vacant, part of the metal cladding above the storefront on the ground floor peeled away, exposing the original brick. In 2010 Ladd hired architect Pete Pritchard to oversee repairs and renovations as part of his efforts to attract a tenant.
Tenants
- Dude Saloon (1871-1907)
- Pope Jewelers (1970s)
- Yogo's Frosty Frozen Yogurt (1970s)
- Purple Onion (1990s)
References
- White, Marjorie Longenecker (1977) Downtown Birmingham: Architectural and Historical Walking Tour Guide. Birmingham: Birmingham Historical Society.
- Erdreich, Jeremy (March 10, 2010) "Ask and ye shall receive..." Bhamarchitect's Blog.
- Tomberlin, Michael (March 20, 2010) "Historic Webb Building will get total makeover." Birmingham News