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

Clark Building

Photographed by Tim Carr, February 13, 2010

1. Clark Building Marker

Inscription. This building was constructed in 1908 by Louis V. Clark (1862-1934), who also built the historic Lyric Theater located nearby on 18th Street. The Clark Theater on Caldwell Park is named in honor of Mr. Clark’s generosity to the Birmingham Little Theater.

The Clark Building housed multiple businesses until 1986, when it became vacant. In 1996, plans had been made to demolish the building when John Lauriello of Southpace Properties and Bob Moody of Moody & Associates recognized its potential for historic rehabilitation. Through their efforts and those of Operation New Birmingham, the building was saved when the property was purchased by partners of Lightfoot, Franklin & White in 1997. Restoration of the building was completed in 1998 by Charles & Vinzant Construction Company.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 33° 31.053′ N, 86° 48.478′ W. Marker is in Birmingham, Alabama, in Jefferson County. It is in Central City. It is on 20th Street North. Marker located on the

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north side of the building facing the alley. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 20th Street North, Birmingham AL 35203, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Temple Wilson Tutwiler, II / Tutwiler Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil Rights Freedom Riders (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trailways Bus Station (about 400 feet away); Picketing for a Point (about 500 feet away); South at the White House (about 500 feet away); The Bad Guy (about 500 feet away); Vance Federal Building (about 600 feet away); Courthouse Prayer (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Birmingham.

Photographed by Tim Carr, February 13, 2010

2. Clark Building Marker

The Clark Building at the intersection of 20th Street & 4th Avenue North. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Carr, February 13, 2010

3. The Clark Building at the intersection of 20th Street & 4th Avenue North.

The 1914 Vaudeville theatre, The Lyric Theartre located on 18th Street and 3rd Avenue North image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Carr, March 10, 2008

4. The 1914 Vaudeville theatre, The Lyric Theartre located on 18th Street and 3rd Avenue North

Clark Memorial Theatre (Virginia Samford Theatre) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Carr, February 13, 2010

5. Clark Memorial Theatre (Virginia Samford Theatre)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,851 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 14, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.