
Birmingham’s most historic building is now leasing.
Historic in nature. Visionary in plan.
For more than a century, the Powell Steam Plant has been a constant on the Birmingham skyline. Now, Alabama Power and Orchestra Partners are re-envisioning the old steam plant and blocks around it into a destination downtown Birmingham has not seen in a generation. Theaters, shops, restaurants, apartments, and more–world-class in every way–designed to draw people into the heart of the city.
Powell Steam Plant now has its ANCHOR!
The Alamo Drafthouse Theater is good food, good beer and good film, all at the same place!
That’s how Alamo described itself in 1997, and that mission hasn’t and will never, ever change. For over two decades, the Alamo Drafthouse has worked to be the best cinematic experience in the world. With locations in 20+ major markets, we’re excited for them to now be calling Birmingham home.




Circa 1895
The Powell Steam Plant
As one of the oldest structures in downtown Birmingham, the Powell Steam Plant has a very rich history.