MHI 2005 Preservation Series:
Great Neighborhoods I:
UPTOWN, DOWNTOWN, & MIDTOWN

Preservation enthusiasts--history buffs--architecture lovers
Did you know that Uptown started as Memphis' first suburb? That South Main condos used to be warehouses? That the gazebo in Cooper-Young is where streetcars turned around? Join MHI as it presents Great Neighborhoods I, the first in a series highlighting the history and evolution of the diverse and historically important neighborhoods that continue to make their mark on our city.

March 7th: “The First Developed Neighborhood in Memphis: Greenlaw and
the Pinch” Presented by John Griffin, Residential Design Consultant

March 14th: “Downtown Commercial & Residential Merchants:
Highlighting the Revitialization of these Neighborhoods and
Buildings” Presented by John Shepherd/John Harkins-Historians

March 21st “Cooper-Young: Offering A little Bit of Everything”
Presented by Professor Randle Witherington, NCIDQ registered
Interior Designer, Coordinator of the Interior Design Program,
University of Memphis

March 28th: “Evolution of Gardens in Historic Neighborhoods”
Presented by Suzanne Askew, Askew Design Solutions

TBA: Field Trip: Time and Destination TBA

Register by sending your check (payable to MHI) by mail:
Margaret Graber, 1772 Vinton, Memphis, TN 38104
Hurry, space is limited to 50 people!
Registration Fees: $50.00 for members/$55.00 for non-members
Classes will be held at the 
Junior League of Memphis, 3475 Central Avenue
from 7- 8:30 pm. Secure parking.

For more information call 529.9828 or visit our website www.memphisheritage.org