The Alabama Book Store, currently operating as Bamastuff, in Tuscaloosa, is one of three properties in the state that are now part of the National Register of Historic Places, WTVY reported. The Alabama Historical Commission stated that the bookstore was established in 1938 and opened its University Boulevard location in 1942. The property was nominated for its local significance as the longest-operating collegiate bookstore in Tuscaloosa. According to the nomination, written by Gene Ford, the business "has been an integral part of the educational experience at the University of Alabama" for more than 80 years.
The Alabama Book Store was also recognized for its architectural significance, WTVY noted. The building was designed by Alabama architect David O. Whilldin and is described as an "excellent example of Depression Modern architecture in Tuscaloosa."