Birmingham in Jefferson County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Tuxedo Junction
Photographed By Tim Carr, February 6, 2009
1. Tuxedo Junction Marker
"Tuxedo Junction" was the street car crossing on the Ensley-Fairfield line at this corner in the Tuxedo Park residential area. It also refers to the fraternal dance hall operated in the 1920's and 1930s on the second floor of the adjacent building, and to the 1939 hit song "Tuxedo Junction", written by Birmingham musician-composer Erskine Hawkins, who grew up nearby and became a well known big band leader in New York City."Co-ome on down, forget your care,
Co-ome on down, you'll see me there!
So long, town, I'm heading for
Tuxedo Junction, now."
Erected 1980 by Alabama Historical Commission / Birmingham Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.
Location. 33° 30.57′ N, 86° 53.154′ W. Marker is in Birmingham, Alabama, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of 20th Street (Alabama Route 269) and
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Belview Heights Neighborhood (approx. 1.4 miles away); Rickwood Field (approx. 1.7 miles away); a different marker also named Rickwood Field (approx. 1.7 miles away); Votes for Women (approx. 1.7 miles away); Birmingham - Southern College (approx. 2.1 miles away); Miles College Leaders, Students Active During Civil Rights Era (approx. 2.3 miles away); Graymont Elementary School (approx. 2.6 miles away); United Confederate Veterans (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Birmingham.
Also see . . .
1. Erskine Hawkins. Encyclopedia of Alabama entry. (Submitted on December 19, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama.)
2. "Tuxedo Junction". Wikipedia entry on the song. (Submitted on September 18, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Tim Carr, February 6, 2009
2. Tuxedo Junction & Marker at the Nixon Building
Photographed By Tim Carr
3. The Nixon Building at Tuxedo Junction
Photographed By Unknown, 1940
4. "Tuxedo Junction" sheet music
Glenn Miller and his Orchestra made the most popular recording of the song in 1939.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,662 times since then and 111 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 18, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 2, 3. submitted on December 19, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 4. submitted on September 18, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
