The Downtown Exchange

The most historically significant building in Haleyville, AL is the Feldman’s Department Store, now known as The Downtown Exchange.  Built in 1911 by John Dodd as a two-story brick building, it became Feldman’s Department Store in 1914 when it was purchased by Moses and Fanny Royal Feldman.  It was the first brick building in Haleyville and is the oldest surviving commercial building.  The store, along with professional and business offices on the second floor, operated until the late 1990’s. 

In 2015, the department store underwent an extensive renovation and was converted into a wedding and event venue with additional updates in 2025 by Greg and Cherie Sibley, a local couple with a passion for community and entrepreneurship

It was added to the National Register of Historic places August 12, 2009.