The 2015 Memphis Heritage’s Preservation Series will meet on all five Mondays in March from 6.45pm til 8:30pm. In the press: http://www.commercialappeal.com/go-memphis/entertainment-bog/memphis-heritage-hosts-monday-night-talks-about-memphis-and-the-movies-through-march Our theme this year: “Memphis, Movie Hub of the Mid-South” As a  follow up to Vincent Astor’s sold out History of Memphis Movie Theatres (the early years) from twoContinue Reading

The Keystone is a publication of Memphis Heritage, and the voice of the Memphis Preservation Community. The Keystone advocates preservation of historic resources in Memphis and Shelby County and features news and stories about local history, preservation, neighborhoods, community development, architecture and the environment. Our readership includes our members and othersContinue Reading

Thank you to all the young artists, teachers, family and friend for supporting this years Youth and Architecture Design Competition! Here are some of the entrants work! [dropcap]![/dropcap] Click here to download the entry form (word document) Youth and Architecture 2015 Design Competition In honor of National Preservation Month, May 2015 SponsoredContinue Reading

Short Summary My name is Varanese  Pryor. I am a native Memphian with a strong desire to restore civic pride and rebuild  communities in the Memphis Area. In recent years, there has been an incredible loss of historical properties due to new development, neglect and a lack of awareness concerning the value andContinue Reading

Image – Pinch District (Image by: August and Zachary Klinke) UPDATE (JANUARY 28, 2015, BY GEORGE BROWN AND ALEX COLEMAN, WREG NEWS CH3) ‘NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A vote to decide whether to strip the Pinch District of its designation on theNational Register of Historic Places has been delayed. The Tennessee HistoricalContinue Reading

Plans for the redeveloping the Tennessee Brewery building Downtown also now include building a six-story residential structure adjacent to it called the Wash House and a four-story parking garage across the street. All of the buildings tied together are in a development project called the Brewery District. Billy Orgel, aContinue Reading

A Year End Donation for Preservation  Dear Friends, Please consider making a year-end tax-deductible donation to Memphis Heritage and help us continue our work, advocating for the saving and repurposing of our most important historic places. Your generosity at this time of the year directly impacts our ability to continue ourContinue Reading

Create your holiday giving list, make a donation of $15.00 per person in honor of a friend or colleague and we will send along a card with our 2015 MHI calendar saying that you are making a donation in their honor for the holidays!  So just email us your list with addresses and we’ll do the rest! To ensureContinue Reading

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