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

Title Building

Photographed By Tim Carr, July 3, 2009

1. Title Building Marker

Inscription. Designed by William C. Weston and erected in 1902, the Title Building was the second skyscraper built in Birmingham. It was the first building to supply its tenants with electric power with its own power-generating plant and the water supply was pumped from a well beneath the foundations.

In 1983 the investment partnership of John N. Lauriello, Neal L. Andrews, Jr. and David Cromwell Johnson rescued the Title Building from Bankruptcy proceedings. Certified in 1984 as a historic property in the Downtown Birmingham Historic District, the building's rehabilitation was carefully undertaken using the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation, and it was restored as nearly as possible to its original appearance and finishing. In this project, completed in 1985, the investors were assisted by programs and incentives of the City of Birmingham and the federal government, coordinated through Operation New Birmingham.

The owners and restorers are proud of the Title Building and hope that its architectural quality and historic significance will be appreciated by all who pass by.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 33° 31.026′ N, 86° 48.36′

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W. Marker is in Birmingham, Alabama, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd North and 3rd Avenue North, on the left when traveling north on Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd North. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Richard Arrington, Jr Blvd North, 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. Jefferson County Courthouse Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Concord Center (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dewberry Drugs and Phenix Insurance Company Buildings (about 600 feet away); The Berry Project (about 600 feet away); Clark Building (about 600 feet away); Temple Wilson Tutwiler, II / Tutwiler Hotel (about 700 feet away); South at the White House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Birmingham.

Photographed By Tim Carr, July 3, 2009

2. Title Building & Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,527 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 14, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.