Historic Main Street Oxford

West Choccolocco Street 

Constructed in 1884, the Landers Building is one of downtown Oxford’s oldest commercial structures. Its earliest recorded uses included office space and a cobbler shop, followed by a barber shop in the 1890s. Throughout the early 20th century, the building served primarily as storage, reflecting the shifting needs of the growing town.

In 1985, the building entered a new chapter when Edmond "Ed" Landers established his office there for Bama Warehouses, a business he owned and operated until 2022. A lifelong resident of Oxford, Landers was a graduate of Calhoun County High School (now Oxford High School) and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He studied Business Administration at Jacksonville State College and went on to become a successful businessman, also serving as owner and president of Anniston Motor Express.

In addition to his business achievements, Landers was active in civic life—serving on the Oxford City Council from 1972 to 1976, sitting on the board of directors for Central Bank of Oxford, and being a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church of Oxford.