City Federal Building facts for kids
The City Federal Building is a tall skyscraper in Birmingham, Alabama. It was first known as the Comer Building. This impressive building stands on Second Avenue North. It was finished in 1913 and designed by an architect named William C. Weston. The building is 27 stories high, reaching 325 feet into the sky.
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A Record-Breaking Skyscraper
When the City Federal Building was completed in 1913, it was the tallest building in the entire Southeast. It held the record as the tallest building in Alabama for many years, from 1913 until 1969. In Birmingham, it was the tallest building until 1972. Today, it is the 5th tallest building in Birmingham. It is also still the tallest building in the South built in the Neoclassical style.
Home to a Famous Radio Station
For a long time, the very top floor of the City Federal Building was home to WSGN Radio. This radio station, found at 610 AM, was once one of the most popular and powerful Top 40 music stations in the southern United States. Later, the building's spaces were changed into offices and fancy apartments called condominiums.
A Bright New Future
On December 14, 2005, a special event happened. The City Federal Building's famous red neon sign was lit up again. It had been dark since the mid-1990s. Lighting the sign again showed that the building was being brought back to life. This building helped start the renewal of Birmingham's North Side area and the busy Second Avenue North street.
See also
In Spanish: City Federal Building para niños
External Links
- Kent, Dawn (June 2, 2007) "City Federal to welcome its first residents in July." Birmingham News
- "City Federal Building" at Bhamwiki.com - accessed December 1, 2011
