Parisian

Found on an alley in downtown Birmingham, the remains of our iconic department store. My mom and I shopped there when I was growing up and in later life, I worked at their Vestavia store for several years. Now it makes me smile as it's taken on another meaning, my love for all things Parisian!

This Caught My Eye!

Actually it's not Paris of course,  but probably a loading area when Parisian's department store in downtown Birmingham was a very popular place to shop.  I loved shopping there in high school and college and the fact that the name is still on the doorway of this Birmingham alley, brings back good memories.

Parisian

Oh I know what you're all thinking, "Virginia's slipped a shot from Paris in on us." Well non! This the backdoor of the old Parisian's, a much loved local department store. Started in 1877, it eventually added stores in many Birminigham suburbs, around the state and the Southeast. Sadly our Parisian was sold to the "Big Boys" from you know where, and there's not a one left. I found this great old piece of memorabilia while strolling a downtown alley last Saturday during the Worldwide Photo Walk. I'm going back. I think I missed some good opportunities on that alley. Anyone want to volunteer to watch my back??