storefront collapse — Facade collapse in downtown Birmingham on July 25, 2026 next to Bromberg’s Headquarters on 20th Street. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

The facade of a vacant restaurant building at 121 20th Street North in Birmingham, Alabama collapsed on July 25, 2026; no injuries were reported.

The incident occurred adjacent to the historic Bromberg’s building. The spot was once home to Ahiki’s, a Mediterranean New York-style restaurant that closed in 2025.

No one was hurt according to multiple reports.

Another facade collapsed in 2023, when strong winds brought down a wall on the corner of 19th St. and 2nd Ave. North that had been recently painted by several local muralists.

Below are photos of the collapse taken on Sunday.

IMG 3033 Downtown Birmingham facade collapse next to historic Bromberg’s building [PHOTOS]

IMG 3034 Downtown Birmingham facade collapse next to historic Bromberg’s building [PHOTOS]

What else is happening on 20th Street in Birmingham?

Separately from the facade collapse, on the same side of the street less than a block away, construction continues on the new AC Hotel and Element Hotel at the Historic Brown Marx Tower.

The corner of Twentieth Street and First Avenue North was closed the week of July 20, 2026 while workers build a new facade for those two new projects which will feature 338 guest rooms.

Fun facts about 20th Street

It is often called Birmingham’s “Main Street”
Another name for 20th Street is the “Birmingham Green” stemming from a revitalization rebranding effort that began in the 1970s
The Bromberg’s building was built in 1946. It is one of the most recognizable and architecturally impressive buildings along 20th Street. Bromberg’s is also the oldest business in Alabama.