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Birmingham and its surrounding area

Did you know that many buildings and places in Birmingham, Alabama are super old and important? They are so special that they've been added to a list called the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect these places so future generations can learn from them.

In Jefferson County, Alabama, where Birmingham is located, there are 171 places on this list. Out of these, 146 are right here in Birmingham! Some are even more special and are called National Historic Landmarks. Let's explore some of these amazing spots!

Cool Historic Places in Birmingham

Buildings with Stories

  • Age-Herald Building: This building at 2107 5th Ave., N. was added to the list in 1984. It's a reminder of Birmingham's past.
  • Alabama Penny Savings Bank: Located at 310 18th St., N., this bank became historic in 1980. It was an important place for the community.
  • Alabama Theatre: Found at 1811 3rd Ave., N., this grand theatre was listed in 1979. It's a beautiful old movie palace where you can still catch shows!
Interior of Alabama Theatre (HABS)
The inside of the Alabama Theatre.
  • Birmingham, Railway, Light and Power Building: At 2100 N. 1st Ave., this building from 1980 shows how Birmingham used to get its power and transportation.
  • Caldwell-Milner Building: This building at 2015 1st Ave., N. joined the list in 1979.
  • Crittenden Building: You can find this historic spot at 1914 3rd Ave., N. It was added in 1981.
  • Empire Building: Located at 1928 1st Ave., N., this building became historic in 1982.
  • Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta-Birmingham Branch: This important bank building at 1801 5th Ave., N. was listed in 2003.
  • John Hand Building: At 17 N. 20th St., this building was added in 1983.
  • Ideal Department Store Building: This old department store at 111 19th St., N. became historic in 1985.
  • Jefferson County Courthouse: The main courthouse for Jefferson County, at 716 21st St., N., was listed in 1982.
  • S. H. Kress and Company Building: This building at 3rd Ave. and 19th St. was added in 1982.
  • Joseph Loveman & Loeb Department Store: An old department store at 214-224 19th St., N., listed in 1983.
  • McAdory Building: This building at 2013 1st Ave., N. was added in 1979.
  • Morrow and Sinnige Nabers Building: At 109 20th St., N., this building became historic in 1980.
  • Powell Avenue Steam Plant: This plant at 1800 Powell Ave., S. was listed in 2014. It's a cool example of old industrial buildings.
Powell Avenue Steam Plant, Birmingham, Alabama
The historic Powell Avenue Steam Plant.
  • Hotel Redmont: A historic hotel at 2101 5th Ave., N., listed in 1983.
  • Ridgely Apartments: These apartments at 608 21st St., N. were added in 1984.
  • Steiner Bank Building: At 2101 1st Ave., N., this bank building became historic in 1974.
  • U.S. Post Office: This building at 1800 5th Ave., N. was listed in 1976. It's now known as the Robert S. Vance Federal Building and United States Courthouse.
  • Waters Building: Located at 209-211 22nd St., N., this building was added in 1980.
  • Watts Building: At 2008 3rd Ave., N., this building became historic in 1979.
  • Whilldin Building: This building at 513-517 21st St., N. was listed in 1982.
  • Wimberly-Thomas Warehouse: A warehouse at 1809 1st Ave., S., added in 1985.
  • Windham Construction Office Building: At 528 8th Ave., N., this office building was listed in 1984.
  • Woodward Building: This building at 1927 1st Ave., N. became historic in 1983.
  • Peter Zinszer's Mammoth Furniture House: An old furniture store at 2115, 2117, and 2119 2nd Ave., N., listed in 1980.

Homes and Mansions

  • Agee House: This home at 1804 12th Ave., S. was added to the list in 1986.
  • Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens: A beautiful old home at 331 Cotton Ave., SW., listed in 1970. It's like stepping back in time!
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Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens.
  • Avalon: This historic property at 3005-3015 Highland Ave. and 3000-3020 13th Ave. S was added in 1985.
  • Bottega Favorita: At 2240-2244 Highland Ave., this building became historic in 1986.
  • Bradshaw House: Built in 1892, this house at 2154 Highland Ave. was listed in 1980.
  • Dr. A.M. Brown House: This home at 319 N. 4th Terrace was added in 1974.
  • Enslen House: Located at 2737 Highland Ave., this house became historic in 1975. It's now a law firm.
  • John D. and Katherine Gleissner Lustron House: This unique house at 2420 Chahaba Rd. was listed in 2000 but was unfortunately taken down in 2015.
  • Hanover Court Apartments: These apartments at 2620 Highland Ave. were added in 1988.
  • Highland Plaza Apartments: At 2250 Highland Ave., S., these apartments became historic in 1984.
  • Orlando Apartments: These apartments at 2301 15th Ave., S. were listed in 1990.
  • Quinlan Castle: A unique building at 2030 9th Ave., S., added in 1984. It looks like a castle!
Quinlan Castle
Quinlan Castle.
  • William Reed House: This house at 888 Twin Lake Dr. was added in 1987.
  • Stonecroft: Located at 1453 Shades Crest Rd., this property was listed in 2001.
  • Bernice L. Wright Lustron House: Another Lustron House at 2424 Cahaba Rd., listed in 2000 but also taken down in 2015.

Important Churches

  • Bethel Baptist Church, Parsonage, and Guardhouse: Found at 3233, 3232, and 3236 29th Ave., N., this church is a National Historic Landmark, listed in 2005. It played a big role in the Civil Rights Movement.
  • Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church: At 1460 Pearson Ave. SW., this church was added in 2015.
  • Episcopal Church of the Advent: Located at 20th St. and 6th Ave., N., this church became historic in 1983.
  • East End Baptist Church: At 2609 6th Ave., S., this church was listed in 2005.
  • First Baptist Church, East Thomas: This church at 419 11th Court, W. was added in 2005.
  • First Baptist Church, Kingston: At 4600 9th Ave., N., this church became historic in 2005.
  • First Ebenezer Baptist Church: Located at 420 Graymont Ave., N., Smithfield, this church was listed in 2005.
  • First Presbyterian Church: At 2100 4th Ave., N., this church was added in 1982.
  • First United Methodist Church: Found at 6th Ave. and 19th St., N., this church became historic in 1982.
  • Mount Ararat Baptist Church: At 1920 Slayden Ave., Ensley, this church was listed in 2005.
  • New Pilgrim Baptist Church: Located at 903 6th Ave., S., this church was added in 2007.
  • New Rising Star Baptist Church: At 3104 33rd Place N., Collegeville, this church became historic in 2005.
  • Peace Baptist Church: Found at 302 6th St., N., this church was listed in 2005.
  • Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church: At 1164 11th Ave., S., this church was added in 1986.
  • St. Luke AME Church: Located at 2803 21st Ave., N., this church became historic in 2005.
  • St. Luke AME Zion Church: At 3937 12th Ave., N., this church was listed in 2005.
  • St. Paul's Catholic Church: Found at 2120 3rd Ave., N., this church was added in 1982.
  • Sardis Baptist Church: At 1240 4th St., N., this church became historic in 2005.
  • Second Presbyterian Church: Located at 10th Ave. and 12th St., S., this church was listed in 1986.
  • Shady Grove Baptist Church: At 3444 31st Way, N., Collegeville, this church was added in 2005.
  • Sixteenth Street Baptist Church: This church at 1530 6th Ave., N. at 16th St. is a very important National Historic Landmark, listed in 1980. It was a key site during the Civil Rights Movement.
16th Street Baptist Church
The historic Sixteenth Street Baptist Church.
  • West End Hills Missionary Baptist Church: At 1680 19th Place, SW., this church became historic in 2005.

Historic Districts (Areas with Many Historic Buildings)

  • Anderson Place Historic District: This area was listed in 1986.
  • Arlington Park: This district was added in 1995.
  • Automotive Historic District: An area important for its history with cars, listed in 1991.
  • Avondale Park Historic District: This district was added in 1998.
  • Belview Heights Historic District: This area became historic in 2000.
  • Birmingham Civil Rights Historic District: This very important area, listed in 2006, includes many sites connected to the Civil Rights Movement.
16th Street Baptist Church from Kelly Ingram Park Nov 2011
The 16th Street Baptist Church, part of the Civil Rights Historic District.
  • Birmingham–Southern College: The college campus itself was listed as a historic district in 1999.
  • Birmingham Wholesale Warehouse Loop West Historic District: This area of old warehouses was added in 2015.
  • Center Street Historic District: This district was listed in 2007.
  • Chestnut Hill Historic District: This area became historic in 1987.
  • Continental Gin Company: This industrial area was added in 1980.
  • Country Club Historic District: This district was listed in 2003.
  • Cullom Street-Twelfth Street South Historic District: This area became historic in 1986.
  • Downtown Birmingham Historic District: A large part of downtown Birmingham was listed as a historic district in 1982, with additions later.
  • Downtown Birmingham Retail and Theatre Historic District: This area, important for shopping and entertainment, was added in 1989.
  • Downtown Ensley Historic District: The downtown area of Ensley was listed in 2010.
  • Five Points South Historic District: This popular area was added in 1983, with more parts added later.
  • Forest Park: This district became historic in 1980.
  • Fourth Avenue Historic District: This area was listed in 1982.
  • Glen Iris Park Historic District: This park area was added in 1984.
  • Hanover Place Historic District: This district became historic in 2003.
  • Heaviest Corner on Earth: This famous intersection at 1st Ave., N. and 20th St., N. was listed in 1985. It got its name because it had four of the tallest buildings in the South at one time!
Heaviest Corner on Earth, 1916
The "Heaviest Corner on Earth" in 1916.
  • Highland Avenue Historic District: This area was added in 1977.
  • Howard College Estates Historic District: This district became historic in 1999.
  • Lakewood Historic District: This area was listed in 2000.
  • Milner Heights Historic District: This district became historic in 2003.
  • Morris Avenue Historic District: This unique street was added in 1973.
  • Morris Avenue - First Avenue North Historic District: This larger area including Morris Ave. and 1st Ave., N. was listed in 1986.
  • North Lakeview Industrial District: This industrial area was added in 2016.
  • Norwood Boulevard Historic District: This district became historic in 2001.
  • Phelan Park Historic District: This area was listed in 1989.
  • Pratt City Carline Historic District: This district became historic in 1989.
  • Red Mountain Suburbs Historic District: This district, added in 1985, includes parts of Birmingham and nearby Mountain Brook.
  • Rhodes Park: This park area was listed in 1982.
  • Roebuck Springs Historic District: This district became historic in 1999.
  • Joseph Riley Smith Historic District: This area was added in 1985.
  • Smithfield Historic District: This district became historic in 1985.
  • South East Lake Historic District: This area was listed in 1997.
  • South Highlands of East Lake Historic District: This district became historic in 2003.
  • Southside Historic District: This area was added in 2005.
  • Thomas By-Product Coke Works Historic District: This industrial site was listed in 1995.
  • Thomas Historic District: This district became historic in 1989.
  • Woodlawn Commercial Historic District: This business area was added in 1991.
  • Woodlawn Highlands Historic District: This district became historic in 2006.
  • Woodlawn Historic District: This larger area of Woodlawn was listed in 2003.

Other Cool Historic Sites

  • Bank of Ensley: This old bank at 19th St. and Ave. E was added in 1984.
  • Belcher-Nixon Building: At 1728 20th Street Ensley, this building was listed in 2009. It's famous for being the location of the club from the song "Tuxedo Junction"!
  • Claridge Manor Apartments: These apartments at 1100 27th St., S. were added in 1984.
  • Dr. Pepper Syrup Plant: This old plant at 2829 2nd Ave., S. was listed in 1990.
  • Exclusive Furniture Shop: At 704 29th St., S., this shop became historic in 1984.
  • Fire Stations: Several old fire stations in Birmingham are historic, including:
    • Fire Station No. 3 (2210 Highland Ave., listed 1990)
    • Fire Station No. 6 (317 15th St., N., listed 1990)
    • Fire Station No. 10 (4120 2nd Ave., S., listed 1990)
    • Fire Station No. 11 (1250 13th St., N., listed 1990 - building no longer exists)
    • Fire Station No. 12 (15 57th St., S., listed 1990)
    • Fire Station No. 15 (1345 Steiner Ave., SW., listed 1990)
    • Fire Station No. 16 (1621 Ave. G, listed 1990)
    • Fire Station No. 19 (7713 Division Ave., listed 1990)
    • Fire Station No. 22 (3114 Clairmont Ave., listed 1990)
    • Wylam Fire Station (8th Ave. and Huron St., listed 1990)
  • A. D. King House: This house at 721 12th St. Ensley was listed in 2008 for its connection to the Civil Rights Movement.
  • Lakeview School: This old school at 2800 Clairmont Ave. was added in 1977.
  • Manchester Terrace: This property at 720-728 S. 29th St. was listed in 1989.
  • Oak Hill Cemetery: This historic cemetery at 1120 N. 19th St. was added in 1977. It's a peaceful place with lots of history.
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Oak Hill Cemetery.
  • Powell School: This school at 2331 6th Ave., N. was listed in 1976.
  • Pratt School: At 306 Ave. U, this school became historic in 1994.
  • Ramsay-McCormack Building: This building at 1823-1825 Ave. E was added in 2009.
  • Rickwood Field: Located at 1137 2nd Ave., W., this famous baseball field was listed in 1993. It's one of the oldest baseball parks in the United States!
Post-game fun
A game at Rickwood Field.
  • Sloss Blast Furnace Site: At 1st Ave. at 32nd St., this old iron furnace is a National Historic Landmark, listed in 1972. It's a cool place to visit and learn about Birmingham's industrial past.
Sloss Furnaces Birmingham
Sloss Furnaces.
  • Slossfield Community Center: At 1901 25th Ct., N., this center was added in 2008.
  • Vulcan: This giant statue at Vulcan Park, U.S. Route 31, S. was listed in 1976. Vulcan is the Roman god of fire and metalworking, representing Birmingham's iron and steel history.
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The Vulcan statue overlooking Birmingham.
  • West End Masonic Temple: This building at 1346 Tuscaloosa Ave. was listed in 1987 but was sadly destroyed by fire in 1996.
  • Kelly Ingram Park: This park at 5th Ave., N. and 16th St. was listed in 1984. It's a very important place for the Civil Rights Movement.
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Kelly Ingram Park.
  • Woodlawn City Hall: At 5525 1st Ave., N., this city hall building was added in 1988.

Images for kids

  • Age-Herald Building Nov 2011 01

    Age-Herald Building

  • Agee House (NRHP) Birmingham, AL

    Agee House

  • Alabama Penny Savings Bank Nov 2011 01

    Alabama Penny Savings Bank

  • 1600-1608 15th Avenue South Birmingham Dec 2012

    Anderson Place Historic District

  • 3rd Ave S & 22nd St S Birmingham Dec 2012

    Automotive Historic District

  • Avalon

    Avalon

  • Bank of ensley

    Bank of Ensley

  • Bethel Baptist Church

    Bethel Baptist Church

  • Birmingham Railway, Light, and Power Building Nov 2011 01

    Birmingham, Railway, Light, and Power Building

  • Munger Hall, Birmingham-Southern College Campus

    Birmingham–Southern College

  • Bottega Favorita (NRHP) Birmingham, AL

    Bottega Favorita

  • Bradshaw House Birmingham Dec 2012 1

    Bradshaw House

  • AM Brown House AL HABS1

    Dr. A.M. Brown House

  • Caldwell-Milner Building Nov 2011 01

    Caldwell-Milner Building

  • Claridge Manor Apartments

    Claridge Manor Apartments

  • Crittenden Building Nov 2011 02

    Crittenden Building

  • 1116-1112 Cullom Street Dec 2012

    Cullom Street-Twelfth Street South Historic District

  • 2101-2105 2nd Avenue North Birmingham Nov 2011

    Downtown Birmingham Historic District

  • Alabama Theatre Nov 2011 01

    Downtown Birmingham Retail and Theatre Historic District

  • Downtown Ensley in Birmingham, Alabama

    Downtown Ensley

  • Dr. Pepper Syrup Plant (NRHP) Birmingham, AL

    Dr. Pepper Syrup Plant

  • East End Baptist Church (NRHP) Birmingham, AL

    East End Baptist Church

  • Empire Building Birmingham Nov 2011 01

    Empire Building

  • Enslen House (NRHP) Birmingham, AL

    Enslen House

  • Cathedral Church of the Advent

    Episcopal Church of the Advent

  • Federal Reserve Bank Birmingham Branch Nov 2011 02

    Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta-Birmingham Branch

  • Fire Station No. 3 Birmingham Dec 2012 2

    Fire Station No. 3

  • Fire Station No 6 Birmingham Nov 2011 02

    Fire Station No. 6

  • BFRS Station 10 1970s

    Fire Station No. 10

  • BFD 11 1950s

    Fire Station No. 11

  • BFRS Fire Station 12 1920

    Fire Station No. 12

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    Fire Station No. 22

  • John A. Hand Building Nov 2011 02

    John Hand Building

  • First Presbyterian Birmingham Nov 2011 02

    First Presbyterian Church

  • First UMC Birmingham Nov 2011

    First United Methodist Church

  • Five Points South Birmingham Dec 2012

    Five Points South Historic District

  • Thompson House

    Forest Park

  • 4th Avenue Birmingham Nov 2011 02

    Fourth Avenue Historic District

  • AG Gaston Building Nov 2011 02

    A. G. Gaston Building

  • Lustron House at 2420 Cahaba Road in Bimingham AL

    John D. and Katherine Gleissner Lustron House

  • Robert Jemison Sr. House Glen Iris Park Dec 2012

    Glen Iris Park Historic District

  • Hanover Court Apartments, Birmingham 2

    Hanover Court Apartments

  • Jordan House

    Highland Avenue Historic District

  • Highland Plaza Apartments Dec 2012 2

    Highland Plaza Apartments

  • Ideal Building Birmingham Nov 2011 01

    Ideal Department Store Building

  • Jefferson County Courthouse Birmingham Nov 2011 02

    Jefferson County Courthouse

  • Kress Building Birmingham Nov 2011 01

    S. H. Kress and Company Building

  • Joseph Loveman & Loeb Department Store Nov 2011 02

    Joseph Loveman & Loeb Department Store

  • McAdory Building Nov 2011

    McAdory Building

  • 2100s 1st Avenue Birmingham Nov 2011

    Morris Avenue - First Avenue North Historic District

  • Morrow and Sinnige Nabers Building Nov 2011 01

    Morrow and Sinnige Nabers Building

  • Orlando Apartments May 2013 1

    Orlando Apartments

  • 1141-1143 14th Street South Birmingham Dec 2012

    Phelan Park Historic District

  • Powell School Nov 2011 01

    Powell School

  • Red Mountain Suburbs Historic District

    Red Mountain Suburbs Historic District

  • RhodesPark2

    Rhodes Park

  • St Andrews Episcopal Church Birmingham Alabama

    St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

  • UAB Spencer Honors House Dec 2012 3

    Second Presbyterian Church

  • THOMAS HOUSING STREETSCAPE, EXTERIOR WEST, SEVENTH STREET. - Thomas Worker Housing, Thomas, Jefferson County, AL HAER ALA,37-THOS,7-1

    Thomas Historic District

  • AERIAL VIEW. - Thomas By-Product Coke Works, 1200 Tenth Street West, Thomas, Jefferson County, AL HAER ALA,37-THOS,6-133

    Thomas By-Product Coke Works Historic District

  • Robert S. Vance Federal Building Nov 2011 03

    U.S. Post Office

  • Waters Building Birmingham Nov 2011 03

    Waters Building

  • Watts Building Birmingham Nov 2011 01

    Watts Building

  • Whilldin Building Nov 2011 03

    Whilldin Building

  • Woodward Building Nov 2011 01

    Woodward Building

  • Lustron House at 2424 Cahaba Road in Bimingham AL

    Bernice L. Wright Lustron House

  • Zinszer's Mammoth Furniture House Nov 2011 01

    Peter Zinszer's Mammoth Furniture House

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