Bessemer Road

Bessemer Road is a continuation of 3rd Avenue West westward from Border Street in Birmingham's West End neighborhood toward Bessemer. It becomes the Bessemer Super Highway as it crosses Aaron Aronov Drive (Weibel Drive) and B. Y. Williams Sr Drive at Western Hills Mall in Midfield.

Bessemer Road is part of U.S. Highway 11 and Alabama State Highway 5.

Notable locations (east to west)

Birmingham

Fairview neighborhood

• road begins atBorder Street as continuation of 3rd Avenue West
  • • 3028–3004: U-Haul
      • 3004: former location of Swan Wholesale Contract Furniture Co. (John Watts 1950–1953)
    • 3000 (formerly 1934): Davis Muffler & Garage, former location of Fairview Feed & Grocery Co. (1940–1942)

• • south side:
    • 3029: Hanna C. Harris & Eugene 'Jack' Black Building
    • 3023: former location of Canon's Drug Store (1935)
    • 3021: Renown Automotive, former location of Hill Grocery Co. (1926), Prestige Automotive Group
    • 3017: Access ATM
    • 3015: former location of Central Park Tea Room (1930), Fix It Shop/Laundry Cash & Carry (1935)
    • 3011: former location of Central Park Grocery (1930-1935)
    • 3009: Wholesale Auto Credit, former location of Central Park Drug Co. (1926), Reliable Hardware Store (1930-1935)
    • 3007: former location of Re-Nu Shoe Hospital (1930), Parkway Grill (1935), The "Dukes" record store (1965)
    • 3003: former location of Great A&P Tea Co. (1926), Central Park Dry Goods Co. (1930)
    • 3001: former location of Orange Blossom Creamery (1926-1930s)

• Fayette Avenue intersects (south only)
  • north side:
    • 2940 (formerly 2040): former location of Fair Park Service Station (1940)
    • 2942 (formerly 2042): former location of Grantham Beauty Shop / Glenn Thompson barber (1940)
  • south side:
    • 2929: M & C Tire Shop, former location of Friend's Body & Auto Repair / K & M Muffler & Brake

• Eufaula Avenue intersects (north only)
  • north side:
    • 2916 (formerly 2012): former location of Piper Ice Cream Co. (1940–1942), Frostop drive-in, Marsh Bakers (1960s–2005)
    • 2900: former location of Gabriel's Casket Co., Presidential Suite salon, Chef Bro'chette food truck, C&K 1st Class Mobile Detail, Frankly Tire Shop
  • south side:
    • 2909: former location of Central Park Theatre (1926)
    • 2903 (formerly 2003–2007): Parker Apartments (1940–)

• 29th Place Ensley intersects (north only)
  • north side:
    • 2838: B & D Auto Repair & Recovery, former location of Fairview Feed & Grocery Co. warehouse (1942)
    • 2830: former location of Parrot Dry Cleaning (1926)
    • 2826: former location of Central Park Food Co. (1926)
    • 2816: former location of Standard Oil Co. service station (1942)
    • 2812: former location of Grantham Beauty Shop / Glenn Thompson barber (1942)
  • south side:
    • 2825: Champi's Tire Shop/Chompi's Tire Shop (2014–), former location of Hermanos Terrazas mechanica y llantera (2009–2011)

• 30th Street Ensley intersects
  • north side:
    • 2812 (formerly 2046): former location of Willard McDowell filling station (1940)
    • 2808 (formerly 2048): Nu Vision House of Detail (2014–), former location of Ideal Laundry (1940), New Ideal Laundry & Dry Cleaners (1942), Bright Touch House of Detail (–2011)
    • 2804–2800 (formerly 2050–2042): 1-story commercial building, former location of Hill Food Stores (1940–1942)
      • 2804: Fatou African Hair Braiding (2007–)
      • 2802–2800: former location of Bryant Furniture (–2011)
        • 2802: former location of Fancher-Looney Drug Co. (1940–1944)
        • 2800: Party Source Outlet (2015–), former location of Irene Grantham beauty shop (1944), Bounce Rentals (2014)
  • south side:
    • 2815: 1-story commercial building
    • (formerly 2045): former location of Greyhound Service Station (1942)

• Cullman Avenue / 31st Street Ensley intersect
  • north side:
    • 2730 (formerly 2130): Title Cash (2007–), former location of Garfield Kemp filling station (1940)
    • 2718: former location of Aunte's Restaurant (2009–2016)
  • south side:
    • 2735: Q P Food Mart gas station, former location of E & T Food Shop

Central Park neighborhood

• Lomb Avenue intersects (south only)
  • north side
    • 2704: King Auto Glass & Trim / King Auto Sales
    • 2700: The Follicle (2014–), former location of R. B. Newton service station (1940), John B. Turner auto repair (1940–1942), Salon Zubaleez (2007), Capelli grooming salon (2011)
      • 2700B: FixeditFast, former location of FixIt4Cheap (2019)
    • 2600 (2601 Warrior Road): 1-story commercial building (back)
    • 2532: Smooth Design Barber & Style, former location of Adams Hair Braiding, J & T Tax Service, Seals Details
    • 2528: former location of Black on Black Dollars pop-up shop (2021)
    • 2508–2504: Tony's Barber & Style (2015–)
    • 2500: former location of Fairview Cafe
    • 2447: Fair Gas Stop
    • 2440: former location of Red Rock Stop gas station
    • 2424: Firestone Complete Auto Care, former location of Fairview Used Cars
    • 2420: Thompson & Sons wholesale grain (1942-1944)
    • 2412 (formerly 2420): Five Points West Tires / Five Points West Motors, former location of Fair Park Coal Co. (1942), Fair View Coal Co. (1940–1944)
    • 2406 (formerly 2426): former location of Springfield Garage auto repairs (1940)
    • 2400 (formerly 2430): Crystal Glass Co., former location of Brock Lunch Room (1926), Dismukes Mattress & Upholstery Shop (1940–1942), Ace Reliner Co. (1944)
  • south side
    • CrossPlex Village / Birmingham Crossplex, former location of Alabama State Fairgrounds

• Avenue X (north) / CrossPlex Village (south) intersect
  • 2330 (formerly 2500): former location of Chichester's Lunch Room (1940–1942)
  • 2300: Taco Bell
  • 2250 (formerly 2630): office building (built 2021), former location of South Park Service Station (1940), Five Points West Exchange Security Bank branch (built 1960, demolished 2020), First National Bank (1971–1983), AmSouth Bank (1983–2006), Regions Bank (2006–), Schaeffer Eye Center (unbuilt 2011)

• Ensley 5 Points West Avenue (north) / Avenue W Ensley (south) intersect (Five Points West)
  • north side
    • 2258: MNA Food Mart
    • 2250: former location of Sombrero Restaurant
    • 2228: CVS, former location of Five Points West Library, Big B Drugs
    • 2226: former location of Aland's (opened 1964)
    • 2224: Family Dollar #2618
    • 2220: former location of Winn-Dixie No. 405 (closed 2018), proposed location of Dansby Foods (2020–)
    • 2216: former location of Lollar's Cameras
    • 2210: former location of Gulas' Restaurant (1955), El Palacio (1981)
    • 2200: former location of South Park Service Station (1942-1944)
  • south side
    • 2259–2201: Five Points West Shopping City
      • 2259: Captain D's
      • 2239: Popeye's
      • 2231: Wings Plus
      • 2227: Golden Dragon
      • 2229 [sic]: Burger King
      • 2201: McDonald's

• Avenue V Ensley intersects
  • north side
    • 2136: Wells Fargo Five Points West branch (built 1951 for Birmingham Trust National Bank, later SouthTrust Bank and Wachovia Bank)
    • 2120: former location of Chicken in the Rough (1940s-1955), Chicken in the South (1955-)
    • 2116: ABC Select Spirits
    • 2110: Joyce Ladd/State Farm Insurance
    • 2100: MyEyeDr (2021), former location of Citizens Federal Savings Bank, Schaeffer Eye Center (2007–2019)
  • south side
    • 2161: Marathon Gas, former location of James McRee Jr filling station (1940–1944), Kilgore & McRee Motor Co. auto repairs (1942-1944)
    • 2149: Tropical Grill Jamaican restaurant
    • 2145: 2145 Bessemer Road 1-story commercial building
    • 2129: Mr Unique Custom Designs & Fashions, former location of Pasquale's Pizza & Pasta, Game Face Barber Shop & Lock
    • 2123: former location of Osceola Confectionary Co. (1926)
    • 2121–2117: 1-story commercial building
      • 2121: Beauty Empire Beauty Supply (2016–), former location of Fairview Transfer Co. (1926), Alltech, The Money Store (2007–2011), Always Money (–2015)
      • 2119: former location of Top Perfect Nails (2007–2011), Pamper Me Pretty (2016–2019)
      • 2117: Express Refund (2007–)

• Avenue U Ensley intersects
  • north side
    • 2040: EZ Pawn
    • 2030: Birmingham Free Store (2020–), former location of H. Salt Fish & Chips (1965-), Salt and Pepper Fish & Chips Super Burger (1972-), Dollars World, Liberty Income Tax (2009), Platform Barber Shop (2011–2015), Wendell's Straight Line Barber Shop (2017–2019)
    • 2020: former location of Turner's Melrose Ice Cream (1949)
    • 2002: former location of Dave's Service Station (1942-1944)
    • 2000: Presidential Suite beauty salon
  • south side
    • 2017: Cash America Pawn
    • 2011: International Automotive, former location of Chism's Barber Shop (1949)

• Court T Ensley intersects (north only)
  • north side:
    • 2012: Title Max loans
    • 2000 (formerly 2912): Frankly Tire Shop, former location of Dave's Service Station (1940)
  • south side:
    • 2005 (formerly 2909): Quick Phones, former location of Trianon Theatre / Eugene Rushing barber (1940), Central Park Theatre (1944)
    • 2003: Perfect Kuts Barber & Style
    • 2001 (formerly 2913): Queen African Hair Braiding, former location of Central Park Service Center gas station (1940), Victory Service Station (1942-1944)

• Avenue T Ensley intersects
  • north side:
    • 1970: Coco Beauty Supply
  • south side:
    • 1975–1951: Marino's Market (2007–)
      • 1975 (formerly 3001): former location of Central Park Bakery (1940), Central Park Bakery & Delicatessen (1942-1944)
      • 1971 (formerly 3003): former location of Eddy's Beauty Shop (1940), M. R. Robinson & Co. department store (1940), Robinson's (1949)
      • 1969 (formerly 3005): former location of A & P Food Store (1940), Park Food Shop (1942)
        • 1969½: former location of Park Coffee Shop (1942)
      • 1967 (formerly 3007): former location of Chapman Cleaners (1940), Zenith Cleaners (1942)
      • 1965 (formerly 3009): former location of Reliable Hardware Store (1940–1942)
      • 1963 (formerly 3011): former location of Central Park Grocery Co. (1940)
      • 1961 (formerly 3013): former location of The Eat Shop (1940)
      • 1958 (formerly 3015): former location of Voght Furniture Exchange (1940),
      • 1957 (formerly 3017): former location of Hill Food Stores (1940–1942), Eddy's Barber Shop & Beauty Salon (1942)
      • 1955 (formerly 3019): U.S. Post Office Station No. 17 / Cato's Shoe Hospital (1940–1942)
      • 1953 (formerly 3021): former location of Snowhite Laundry Co. (1942), Goodwin Bake Shop (1949)
      • 1951 (formerly 3023): former location of Fuller Drug Co. (1940)

• Terrace S Ensley intersects
  • north side:
    • 1944 (formerly 3100): former location of Glover & Glover chiropractors (John & Willard Glover 1940–1942)
    • 1940: Deli American
    • 1928: KFC
  • south side:
    • 1945: B & B Hair Club of Birmingham

• Court S Ensley intersects
  • 1923 (formerly 3201): Health Foods West, former location of Weaver Drug Co. (1940-1949)
  • 1921 (formerly 3203): former location of Jesse Ammons barber / H & H Cleaners (1940), Orus Kinney barber (1942)
  • 1919 (formerly 3205): Mama's Hair Braiding, former location of Louis' Creamery grocery (1940), Jones Fruit Stand (1942), Watts & McCombs grocery & meats (1949)
  • 1915 (formerly 3207): former location of Cas Reagan physician (1940), Gabe's Bar-B-Q (1949)
  • 1909: Little Joe's Party Place & Boutique

• Avenue S Ensley intersects
  • north side:
    • 1844: Oh Yes Wings
  • south side:
    • 1865: Southeastern School of Cosmetology & Barbering, former location of National States Rights Party (1960-1965), Classic Beauty Salon (2011), Andre's Hair Styling & Barber Training Center (2015–2019)
    • 1859: Reggie Whitaker / State Farm Insurance
    • 1857: Central Park Lane Professional Building / Easy Rental Connection, former location of Tiffani's Boutique of Style (2011)
    • 1849: Sole-Superstore (2016–)

• Terrace R Ensley intersects
  • north side:
    • 1832: Beautiful Barks
  • south side:
    • 1843–1821: First United Cumberland Presbyterian Church

• Court R Ensley intersects(south only)
  • 1830–1800 (formerly 3500–3516): Gas Land No. 2 / Marathon Gas
    • 1800 (formerly 3515): Gas Land Shop gas station, former location of William Varin dentist (1940), Marathon gas station (built 2009–2011)

• Avenue Q Ensley (north)/Avenue R Ensley (south) intersects
  • north side:
    • 1654–1634: Goo Goo Express car wash (2007–)
      • 1654 (formerly 3600): former location of Piper Ice Cream (1940–1949)
      • 1652 (formerly 3602–3604): former location of Hill Food Stores (1940–1942)
      • 1650 (formerly 3606): former location of Katherine's Beauty Shop (1940–1942)
      • 1648 (formerly 3608–3610): former location of A & P Food Store / Thomas Huddleston meats (1940)
      • 1646 (formerly 3612): former location of John Justice physician (1942)
  • south side:
    • 1723–1715: former location of Rucker Hardware (2007)
      • 1723: former location of Herring's Drug Store (1949)
      • 1721 (formerly 3605–3607): former location of Hill Food Stores (1940–1942)
      • 1717 (formerly 3609): former location of Central Park Cleaners / Walter Peoples shoe repair / Hobson Parks barber (1940), Stewart Cleaners (1942), Central Park Feed & Seed Store (1944)
      • 1715 (formerly 3611): former location of Brown's Market & Grocery (1940–1942)
    • 1713 (formerly 3613): former location of Tip Toe Inn restaurant (1940–1942), Central Park Cafe (1944)
    • 1711: SRF Tax Professionals, former location of J P Event Planner / 205 Bad Guy Entertainment (2011), Smart Tax & Consulting (2015–2017)
    • 1709 (formerly 3615): former location of City Ice Delivery Co. (1940–1942), color tv service (1947–), Feel The Fire restaurant (2011), Central Park Restaurant (2011–2015), Deja Vu Scissors & Cuts (2016)
    • 1705–1701: Jackson's Ministries thrift store
      • 1705 (formerly 3609): former location of Walter Peoples shoe repair / Hobson Parks barber (1942), Central Park Cleaners (1942-1944)
      • 1701 (formerly 3631): former location of Bowen's Pharmacy (1940–1942)

• Terrace Q Ensley intersects (south only)
  • north side:
    • 1624: Zamir's Event Center (2009–)
    • 1612–1608: Bessemer Road Food Shop / Marathon gas station, former location of Jet-Pep gas sttion
    • 1600 (formerly 3730): former location of Thomas Jones filling station (1940), Good Gulf Service Station (1942)
  • south side:
    • 1625 (formerly 3703): DHL Analytical Laboratory, former location of Zenith Cleaners (1940)
    • 1621: Apostolic Love Center Church (2007–)
    • 1617: former location of Computer Communication Creation, Digital Information Systems / Sunshine Automobiles used cars (2007–2017)
    • 1601 (formerly 3731): Birmingham Knight Riders Car Club / Statewide Auto / All For One Detail / Sno-Cone King, former location of Belview Service Station (1940–1942)

• Avenue P Ensley intersects
  • north side:
    • 1586–1578: 1-story commercial building
      • 1586 (formerly 3800): former location of Super Way Bar-B-Q (1940–1942), Dan's Tavern / Dan's Lounge (2007–2011), Dollas
      • 1584 (formerly 3802): former location of Jackson's Radio Shop / Crumpton's Cleaners & Dyers (1940)
      • 1582 (formerly 3804): former location of Joseph D. Smith shoe repair (1940)
      • 1580 (formerly 3806): Chayil Fashion Lounge, former location of Central Park Feed & Hardware Co. (1940–1942)
      • 1578 (formerly 3808–3810): former location of B. A. Hubbard grocery (1940), Alabama Air Cooled Motors (2009)
    • 1576: Evans Home Improvements (D. R. Evans, 2007–)
    • 1574 (formerly 3816): former location of John A. Cook repair shop (1942), College Hut / Grand Dutchess (2007–2019)
    • 1570: The Counseling Center (Gilbert Robbins III 2016–), former location of Belview Animal Clinic (2007), Propelling Financial Services (2009–2015)
    • 1564: Beauty Empire (2015–), former location of Beauty Masters (–2011)
    • 1560: Sunny Brook Learning Center
  • south side:
    • 1585 (formerly 3801): former location of Raymond McKinney filling station (1940), Central Park Hiotane Service (1942)
    • 1583: Phil's Auto Repair Service
    • 1579: Lou's Detail Shop (2007–), former location of Eidsor Motors, USA HWY Auto Sales (2017)
    • 1575: former location of Bull's Eye Event Center (2007–2008), Colston's (2009–2011), Omny Hookah Bar / Omny Event Hall (2015)
    • 1573: Sun Inn motel (2007–)
    • 1565: Metro by T-Mobile (2021), former location of Mother & Babies Nutrition (2007–2009), Beauty Master Fashion (2011), MetroPCS (2015–2017)
    • 1561: Xclusive Carwash & Detail

• Court O Ensley intersects
  • north side:
    • 1548: J & M Child Development Center (1998-)
    • 1544: A & W Greek Shop
    • 1534: Veronica's House of Style (1998-)
  • south side:
    • 1557: Citgo gas station (2018), former location of Exxon gas station
    • 1553 (formerly 3913): former location of Hester Plumbing & Heating Co. (Samuel Hester 1940–1942)
    • 1545: AutoZone

• Terrace O Ensley intersects (south only)
  • north side:
    • 1518: Statewide Auto Sales
    • 1512: Warren Tire Co.
    • 1506 (formerly 4020): former location of Evelyn Carr dance teacher (1940–1942)
    • 1500 (formerly 4118): former location of Dallas Jernigan barber / Inez Jernigan grocery (1940)
  • south side:
    • 1529: 5 Points West Foot Center
    • 1519 (formerly 4111): former location of Frieda Crainich grocery (1940)
    • 1503: Central Meat & Fish Market

• Avenue O Ensley intersects (north only)
  • north side:
    • 1420: Shank's Service Center
    • 1406: Microcom, former location of Akers Produce (1949)
  • south side:
    • 1421 (formerly 4201): Granny's Little Angels Learning, former location of Ivanhoe Service Station (1940)
    • 1409: D & K Food Shop

• Avenue N Ensley (north)/52nd Street Ensley (south) intersect
• Vinesville Road intersects (north only)
  • 1371: former location of Bill's Drive-In (1949–1952), Bob Sykes Bar-B-Q (1950s-1960s), Double "LL" Bar-B-Q (1970s–1980s)
  • 1363: Boston Fish Supreme
  • 1355: Family Dollar #6698
  • 1343: Aaron's
  • 1337: Roberts Funeral Services
  • 1324: BP Food Shop
  • 1321: Poppers House thrift store, former location of Herring Drug Co. / Porter's Cafeteria (1977)
  • 1320: U-Haul
  • 1319: Consignment World, former location of Town & Country Furniture Co. (1977)
  • 1316: Shell gas station / Southern Caribbean Restaurant

• Avenue M Ensley intersects (north only)
  • 1300: former location of Care Complete Medical Clinic (closed 2017)

Green Acres neighborhood

• 57th Street Ensley intersection
  • 1221: B & V's New Style Salon
  • 1215: M & W Automotive Repair, former location of Porter Tire Store
  • 1201: Midway Plaza
    • CC Nightclub, former location of Tijuana Club, Tequila Night Club, Club Miami
    • former location of Miller's discount store (-1975), Birmingham Flea Market (1975-)
  • 1195: former location of YMCA Western Area Branch
• Avenue K Ensley intersection (north only)
• 59th Street Ensley intersection (north only)
  • 1028: Fairview Health and Rehabilitation Center
• Monte Sano Road intersection (north only)
• Avenue K Ensley intersection (south only)
  • 825: Apostolic Temple of Praise

Midfield

• Vann Street intersection (south only)
  • 727: former location of SuperThrift Outlet
  • 725: Midfield Recreation Center / Midfield Police Department
• Belwood Circle 1st intersection (north only, entering Fairfield)
• Belwood Circle 2nd intersection (north only, entering Fairfield)
  • north side
  • Western Hills Mall (7201 Aaron Aronov Drive, in Fairfield)
    • 666: Captain D's
    • 636: Waffle House
    • 616: former location of Carnaggio's restaurant
    • 604: CVS
  • south side
  • Midfield Park Shopping Center
    • 631: Jefferson County Department of Health Western Health Center
    • 615: Alabama Title Loans
    • 611: Hardee's / Red Burrito
    • 603: Circle K
• Aaron Aronov Drive (north) / B. Y. Williams Drive (south) intersection
  • road continues as Bessemer Super Highway