Façade

I grew up in Birmingham and probably shopped at Pizitz Department Store a zillion times. I never noticed this finely carved mural until Bayer Properties' Tom Walker, pointed out the cleaning process on a recent trip there to photograph. Such a treasure that is being carefully restored.

Historic

Florentine Building

21 Street North

Well That's a Shame

Abandoned building on 2 Avenue South, has had some not so talented decorators.

Details

I will be honest. I've lived in Birmingham almost all of my life and never noticed these shell details in downtown Birmingham. If my Birmingham readers are scratching your heads, I'll share the location. On the corner of 18th Street and 3rd Avenue North. It's just around the corner from the Alabama Theatre.