County

[37] Jefferson Co, AL, [BDB/BDS] Bull Durham

Sides Painted

Color

Brown

Structure

Brick Building

Unique Characteristics

None

Still Standing

Yes

Credits

Photos 1 & 2 by Dr. Ken Jones (2011).

Photo 3 by unknown (Feb. 10, 2006).

Photo 4 by Marnie Webb (July 25, 2007).

Photo 5 by Jimmy Emerson (Aug. 16, 2009).

Photo 6 by Robby Virus (Dec. 30, 2009).

Photo 7 by unknown (May 2010).

Photo 8 by unknown (Oct. 11, 2010).

Photos 9 - 11 by unknown.

Photo 12 Google street view (Jan. 2019).

Photo 13 Google street view (May 2024).

Photo 14 Google satellite image.

Other Information

The sign to the right of the Bull Durham sign is for 'Dixie Cycle and Toy Co.', and is a frequently photographed 'Ghost Sign', in Birmingham.

Where to find it

The building with this BD sign is located along US Rt. 11/US Rt. 78/ALA Rt. 7 (1st Ave. N.) between 17th St. N. & 18th St. N., in Birmingham. The building is on the right side of the highway headed northeast. The BD sign faces northeast. The building is directly across from the Birmingham Central Police Headquarters. One side. Brick building. Brown. Greatly faded.

Address

1711 1st Ave N

City

Birmingham

State

Zipcode

35203

Country

USA

Latitude

N 33° 30.74'

Longitude

W -86° 48.55'

lat

33.51244635

lng

-86.80927665