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Panorama of Birmingham File 166-953-559

Birmingham, AL city

structure #173686822building

Farley Building

existing 38.4 m 9 floors 1909

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Main Roof Height38.4 m
Floors9
Completion1909
Last Renovation1986
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleneo-renaissance
Address1929 3rd Avenue North
Smart Address1925–1929 3rd Avenue North
Smart Address220–222 20th Street North
CityBirmingham
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-17

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