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Archibald and Woodrow's BBQ will open its first location outside of Tuscaloosa in May in a building with a long history of popular barbecue joints.Most recently, the building that sits on the corner of First Avenue North and Ninth Street North was home to Rib-It-Up BBQ for over 30 years. One Birmingham man said the barbecue history goes even further back than that."You know, this corner started out with old plantation," resident Anthony Bridgeforth said. "The corner has a history of barbecue, so the neighborhood knows that you can expect to have good barbecue at this particular location."Archibald's owner, Woodrow Washington III, said he understands the building's history, calling it an honor to be following in the previous tenant's footsteps."We had an opportunity to move to Birmingham, and what other place than the legendary Rib-It-Up?" Washington asked. "You know, great family, great tradition, and following right behind them would be an honor for us."Bridgeforth said he's known Washington for over 10 years and has spent that time trying to get Archibald's in Birmingham."It's been a 10-year odyssey," Bridgeforth said. "I met this fine gentleman over 10 years ago and have been trying to get him here ever since. So now, thank God he's here."After a decade of being recruited, Washington is officially setting up shop in the Magic City and says he can't wait for opening day."Birmingham is a great place �� lot of great people and great leadership from the city," he said. "They've really opened their arms to us, so we really appreciate everybody."The grand opening of Archibald and Woodrow's BBQ is set for May 5.