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The two-story brick structure was built in [[1890]] and occupied by the [[Avondale Fire Department]] when it was formally organized in [[1893]]. Avondale was annexed into [[Birmingham]] in [[1910]] and a new [[Birmingham Fire Station No. 10]] was constructed on [[2nd Avenue South]] in [[1926]]. | The two-story brick structure was built in [[1890]] and occupied by the [[Avondale Fire Department]] when it was formally organized in [[1893]]. Avondale was annexed into [[Birmingham]] in [[1910]] and a new [[Birmingham Fire Station No. 10]] was constructed on [[2nd Avenue South]] in [[1926]]. | ||
In [[2010]] the building was leased by [[Nathan Barrett]] and [[Eric Wallace]] who renovated the second floor for their apartments and opened the ground floor as a music venue, primarily booking punk bands for all-ages audiences with no drinks served. The space also hosted monthly art shows and community events. The venue also launched the | In [[2010]] the building was leased by [[Nathan Barrett]] and [[Eric Wallace]] who renovated the second floor for their apartments and opened the ground floor as a music venue, primarily booking punk bands for all-ages audiences with no drinks served. The space also hosted monthly art shows and community events. The venue also launched the [[Spring Street Records]] label in [[2011]]. | ||
In April [[2012]] Barrett and Wallace stopped hosting concerts at the space. | In April [[2012]] Barrett and Wallace stopped hosting concerts at the space. | ||
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Revision as of 18:54, 9 May 2012
The Spring Street Fire House is a former fire station and, later, an all-ages music club and community space at 412 41st Street South (formerly Spring Street) in the Avondale commercial district.
The two-story brick structure was built in 1890 and occupied by the Avondale Fire Department when it was formally organized in 1893. Avondale was annexed into Birmingham in 1910 and a new Birmingham Fire Station No. 10 was constructed on 2nd Avenue South in 1926.
In 2010 the building was leased by Nathan Barrett and Eric Wallace who renovated the second floor for their apartments and opened the ground floor as a music venue, primarily booking punk bands for all-ages audiences with no drinks served. The space also hosted monthly art shows and community events. The venue also launched the Spring Street Records label in 2011.
In April 2012 Barrett and Wallace stopped hosting concerts at the space.
References
- George, Sam (May 27, 2010) "Wildcats in the Fire House." Birmingham Weekly
External links
- Spring Street Fire House website
- Spring Street Fire House on Facebook