Nestled in the area that formerly housed the Birmingham Zoo is a budding restaurant and brewery district. The district lends its name to one of Birmingham’s earliest craft breweries, as Avondale Brewing Co. opened its doors in 2011. With its location in the heart of the Avondale neighborhood, the brewery lacks significant parking as it sits near the intersection of 4th Avenue South and 41st Street South. The building has a long and interesting history that has been incorporated into the brewery’s beers. It was originally built in 1885 and served as a bunkhouse for railroad workers. It was later used as a bank, a candy company, and a saloon. …