Well today a little something for the guys. I pass these old Mobilgas pumps almost every day, as they are in my neighborhood. I stopped late one afternoon when I spotted this nice reflection. Tire Engineers Too has taken the care to enclose this old "filling station" so we can all still enjoy them. The sign on the side of the building says "Matthew Wehby Building - With his hands". I am guessing that at one time this fine old place was owned by Mr. Wehby. How nice that the new owners chose to preserve this slice of Birmingham history.
Tire Engineers has been in business since 1948 right across the street on the corner of 32nd and 6th Avenue South, and continues to be run by the Johnston family. I like that!
Update 5/13/11
This from the folks at Tire Engineers. I thought you'd like to hear the story:
Update 5/13/11
This from the folks at Tire Engineers. I thought you'd like to hear the story:
Just noticed the picture of Tire Engineers Too on the web…
Thank you for noticing - I would like to tell you the story behind the "sign". Mathew Wehby remodeled that ole run down building with his own 2-hands, almost by himself. Not long after he completed the project - that won a Historical Award, he died suddenly at 29-years of age.
This building is named after him, because of his dedication to create something really nice out of a dilapidated old building.
Thanks for your interest.
Fred
