Fountain Heights in Birmingham in Jefferson County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

The Historic Federal Reserve Building

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 11, 2023

1. The Historic Federal Reserve Building Marker

Inscription. Built to house the Birmingham Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, the Historic Federal Reserve building was completed in 1927 out of poured concrete and white Stone Mountain, Georgia granite. The building was designed by architecture firm Warren, Knight and Davis in a style known as Greco-Deco, a combination of Greek Classicism and Art Deco elements. In 1958, a five-story addition with two sub-basements was added to the east wall of the building to serve the growing needs of the Federal Reserve.

The Federal Reserve occupied the space for over 70 years, until the branch moved to Liberty Park. In 2014, the building was purchased by Capstone Real Estate Investments, LLC., and Harbert Realty Services, LLC. The two embarked on an extensive historic rehabilitation venture, bringing the building back to its 1920's aesthetic roots. Once again a prominent structure in the financial district, the Historic Federal Reserve stands as a physical reminder of Birmingham's booming past and bright future.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 33° 31.006′ N, 86° 48.642′ W. Marker is in Birmingham, Alabama, in Jefferson County. It is in Fountain Heights. Marker is at the intersection of 5th Avenue North

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and 18th Street North, on the right when traveling east on 5th Avenue North. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1801 5th Ave N, Birmingham AL 35203, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Little Boy Blue (within shouting distance of this marker); Little Lady in Waiting (within shouting distance of this marker); Courthouse Prayer (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Bad Guy (about 400 feet away); Vance Federal Building (about 400 feet away); Picketing for a Point (about 400 feet away); Brock Drugs Building (about 400 feet away); Eddie James Kendrick (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Birmingham.

Also see . . . Federal Reserve building. There were several redevelopment attempts after the Federal Reserve left the building in 2000. (Bhamwiki) (Submitted on February 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 11, 2023

2. The Historic Federal Reserve Building Marker

Marker is to the left of the entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 177 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.