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** 222-224: [[Shaw & Davin]] equipment dealers, [[Florsheim Shoes]] (1964), [[Classic Basket]] | ** 222-224: [[Shaw & Davin]] equipment dealers, [[Florsheim Shoes]] (1964), [[Classic Basket]] | ||
*** 222: [[J. H. Whaley & Co.]] confectioners (1887) | *** 222: [[J. H. Whaley & Co.]] confectioners (1887) | ||
*** 224: [[Bromberg & Co.]] jewelers (1922), [[Liggett's Drug Store]] (1924-1940) | *** 224: [[Bromberg & Co.]] jewelers (1922), [[Liggett's Drug Store]] (1924-1940), [[Craig's Shoes]] (1964), [[The Cochran Firm]] (2015-) | ||
** [[Contact Lens Clinic]] (1960s) | ** [[Contact Lens Clinic]] (1960s) | ||
** [[Onlie Barber Shop]] (1909) | ** [[Onlie Barber Shop]] (1909) | ||
** [[Hill Shoe Co.]] (1909) | ** [[Hill Shoe Co.]] (1909) | ||
* 3rd Avenue North: | * 3rd Avenue North: | ||
** 1925: | ** 1925: [[Thom McAn Shoes]] (1929), [[Julie Ann Hat Shop]] (1964), [[Elaine's]] boutique (2019) | ||
** 1927: | ** 1927: [[Cinderella Shoe Shop]] (1925-1929), [[The Adorable Shop]] (1964), [[The Barbie Shop]] beauty salon (2016-) | ||
** 1929: building entrance | ** 1929: building entrance | ||
** 1931: | ** 1931-1933: [[Bromberg & Co.]] jewelers (1922), [[Liggett's Drug Store]] (1924-1940), [[Craig's Shoes]] (1964), [[The Cochran Firm]] (2015-) | ||
*** 1931: [[Herrod's Bakery]] (2008), [[Brannon's]] public house (2009-2011) | |||
=== Rooms=== | === Rooms=== |
Revision as of 09:15, 2 September 2019
The Farley Building is a 126-foot-tall, 9 story building in Downtown Birmingham located on the southwest corner of 3rd Avenue and 20th Street North.
Built in 1909, the building was the fourth steel-frame "skyscraper" erected in Birmingham. It was financed by John G. Farley, a merchant from Benton in Lowndes County. Architects Miller, Martin & Lewis created a graceful composition of dark red brick arches and light-colored spandrels, less severe than the tall buildings that preceded it.
The building's projecting cornice was removed when the 9th story was added.
Tenants
Ground Floor
- 20th Street North
- 220: New York Model Hat Shop (1922), Nisley Co. (1926), Eisley Beautiful Shoes (c. 1929), Russell Stover Candies
- 222-224: Shaw & Davin equipment dealers, Florsheim Shoes (1964), Classic Basket
- 222: J. H. Whaley & Co. confectioners (1887)
- 224: Bromberg & Co. jewelers (1922), Liggett's Drug Store (1924-1940), Craig's Shoes (1964), The Cochran Firm (2015-)
- Contact Lens Clinic (1960s)
- Onlie Barber Shop (1909)
- Hill Shoe Co. (1909)
- 3rd Avenue North:
- 1925: Thom McAn Shoes (1929), Julie Ann Hat Shop (1964), Elaine's boutique (2019)
- 1927: Cinderella Shoe Shop (1925-1929), The Adorable Shop (1964), The Barbie Shop beauty salon (2016-)
- 1929: building entrance
- 1931-1933: Bromberg & Co. jewelers (1922), Liggett's Drug Store (1924-1940), Craig's Shoes (1964), The Cochran Firm (2015-)
- 1931: Herrod's Bakery (2008), Brannon's public house (2009-2011)
Rooms
- Altrurian Society
- Birmingham Cultural and Heritage Foundation (-2009)
- Sigmund Nesselroth, architect
- 2nd Floor
- 200: Burnett's Beauty Salon (1964)
- 202-204: A. S. Boyd/Penn Casualty Co. (1909)
- 204: Mabel Sanders Alterations (1964)
- 205: Jaffe Jewelry Co. (1964)
- 206: J. E. Pugh (1909)
- 208: J. B. Coff, insurance (1909)
- 210-212: Aetna Finance Co. (1964)
- 210: Black & Weakley (1909)
- 3rd Floor
- 300-316: Horace Alford, attorney (1923)
- 300: Strickland, physician (1909)
- 302: Rosamond, physician (1909)
- 304: Smith Kirkpatrick Advertising Inc. (1964)
- 307: Allen & Bell (1909), Allan Morten Printing Service (1964)
- 308-309: R. A. James, physician (1909)
- 309-310: Brides World (1964)
- 311: R. C. Thagard, physician (1909)
- 313: Taylor McCarty (1909)
- 300-316: Horace Alford, attorney (1923)
- 4th Floor
- 400-404: Alabama Asphaltic Limestone Co. (1964)
- 400: Stalling-Lacey Court Reporters (1909)
- 402-403: W. R. Dillard, physician (1909)
- 404: Copeland, physician (1909)
- 406: O'Connell, physician (1909)
- 407-408: O. P. Brooks, chiropractor (1923)
- 407: Rossie Taylor, attorney (1964)
- 408: Fred Moore, attorney (1964)
- 414: Franke & Cornelius Associates real estate / Franke Realty Co. (1964)
- 415: Farley Building superintendent's office
- 400-404: Alabama Asphaltic Limestone Co. (1964)
- 5th Floor
- 500-516: C. B. Powell (1909)
- 500: William G. Waldrop accountant (1964)
- 501: Arthur L. Payton business machines (1964)
- 502-505: United Construction Co. (1964)
- 503: Bowman, Harsh & Beddow (1909)
- 507-512: Robert Tailoring Co. (1964)
- 507: C. B. Smith
- 510: R. D. Coffman (1909), E. B. Van Keuren architect (1938)
- 511: Strange & Chappel
- 515: A. D. Smith, Hamilton & Acker manufacturers' insurance (1964)
- 500-516: C. B. Powell (1909)
- 6th Floor
- 600: Henry Salemi attorney (1964)
- 601-603: E. S. Moore (1909)
- 601: American Detective Agency (1964)
- 602-603: Zula C. South commercial artist (1964)
- 605-607: Grinnell Co. sprinklers (1964)
- 605: L. P. Hill, real estate (1909)
- 606: R. F. Bevil, physician (1909)
- 607: T. P. Vowell, physician (1909)
- 608-612: U.S. Selective Service System Local Board No. 37 & No. 126 (1964)
- 611: George H. McFadden & Bros. (1909)
- 615: William Draper podiatrist (1964)
- 7th Floor
- 700-705: Sparrow Advertising Agency (1964)
- 701: Glass, physician (1909)
- 702: Gaston & Pettus, (1909)
- 705: D. F. Florence, physician (1909)
- 707-708: John E. Evans accountant (1964)
- 709-710: Juddie White podiatrist (1964)
- 709: Southern Indemnity Association (1909)
- 711-713: Sparrow Advertising Agency overflow (1964)
- 700-705: Sparrow Advertising Agency (1964)
- 8th Floor
- 800: Brockman Hearing Aid Specialists (1964)
- 801: Green & Howard, physicians (1909)
- 805: J. T. Glover (1909), The Adorable Shops storage (1964)
- 806-807: James H. Bradford attorney (1964)
- 806: P. E. Rittenburg, physician (1909)
- 807: R. L. Leatherwood (1909)
- 808: U. L. Allen (1909)
- 811-812: Jefferson County Consumer Finance Exchange (1964)
- 813: W. T. Masterson, physician (1909)
- 9th Floor
- 900: F. Raymond Ingram attorney (1964)
- 901: T. M. Bradley, real estate (1909)
- 902-908: T. H. Joy (1909)
- 907: Margon Advertising Co. (1909)
- 908: E. E. Pugh (1909)
- 910: Sibley, physician (1909)
- 912-914: Housal Agency Inc. real estate (1964)
- 913: Clark Williams (1909), William Harrison, Alabama State Federation of Labor
- 915: Paul J. Hendrix Co. typewriter repairs (1964)
References
- White, Marjorie Longenecker (1977) Downtown Birmingham: Architectural and Historical Walking Tour Guide. Birmingham: Birmingham Historical Society.
External links
- Farley Building on Emporis.com