The execution of our mission is only possible with YOUR help and your neighbors, communities, and MHI family thanks you.
We raised over $3,800 to help us preserve and reimagine Memphis’ historic entities. Thanks to all who participated for helping us keep Memphis’ history preserved; by giving Memphis’ past a future!
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Expansion of Zoo parking into greensward again on hold
An overhead view in 2015 shows the cars of Memphis Zoo patrons parked on the Overton Park greensward. Plans to expand the Zoo parking lot into the greensward are again
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Memphis Heritage and Bill Townsend partner again to preserve the Lowenstein house
Townsend struck yet another blow for Memphis preservation on Tuesday, buying the historic but neglected Lowenstein Mansion with plans to restore it.Continue Reading
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First Newman Award goes to Orgel, champion for historic buildings
Starting with Orgel, the Newman Award will be given to an individual, group or organization that has acted to preserve historic architecture and served as an example to others in Memphis.Continue Reading
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Bill Townsend; a great partner in preservation
“Frank Balton Sign Company mounted the big, red letters outlined in neon — L-U-C-I-A-N-N — atop the prominent marquee that projects from the old Luciann theater building at 2432 Summer.”Continue Reading
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New Plans for 100 N. Main!
Memphis is drawing up plans for its tallest skyscraper.Continue Reading
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More Cobblestones Discovered at Memphis Landing
"The project to restore and improve the city’s historic cobblestone landing covers 7.5 acres, extending 1,900 feet along the Wolf River Harbor. (Tom Bailey/Daily Memphian)" Image by Tom Bailey, placed