Gladys “MaDear” Bennett House

Gladys “MaDear” Bennett House

Status: Preserved Address: 1039 Delmar Avenue, Memphis Built: ca. 1860 with renovations in 1960 Architectural Style: Shotgun, with additions and renovations Original Function/Purpose: Single-family dwelling Date Listed on the National Register: March 27, 2020 National...
2009 Statement Overton Square

2009 Statement Overton Square

The following is Memphis Heritage's official statement opposing demolition of Overton Square.  It was made by Executive Director June West during the informal meeting held by Councilman Shea Flinn on December 9, 2009.   The structures at Overton Square represent the...
The Keystone: February 2019

The Keystone: February 2019

A Little Late, But Vital by Charlie Lambert The First Comprehensive Plan The previous article on the history of Memphis from its founding in 1819 in our last issue set the stage for the need of a comprehensive city plan to assure that all possible and necessary...
Reimagining Historic Melrose

Reimagining Historic Melrose

One Vision, Many Voices Memphis Heritage was proud to join the City of Memphis - Division of Housing and Community Development, in partnership with Orange Mound community stakeholders, in hosting a weekend-long open house inside the Historic Melrose High School...