“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 in his article “Construction crew makes discovery at landing: bonus cobblestones”. Published: September 15, 2021 4:00 AM CT More CobblestonesContinue Reading

Photo by Judy Waldman placed in her article, “A Shul With A Story: Baron Hirsch Synagogue (Part II)” THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED Stay tuned for more details. If you have any questions or concerns, please call our office at 901-272-2727 × Dismiss alert PRESERVATION POSSE @ the former BaronContinue Reading

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#Landmarks4VECA Update From VECA’s newsletter update, sent July 21, 2021 @ 3:00 PM via [email protected]: “Yesterday, Tuesday, July 20 Memphis City Council voted yes for VECA to become a Local Landmarks District (Historic (H) Overlay District). Memphis City Council unanimously approved VEHD Ordinance No. 5789 with a vote 13 toContinue Reading

Status: Preserved Address: 2095 Poplar Avenue, Memphis Built: 1924 Architectural Style: Renaissance Revival Original Function/Purpose: Residential History: A population boom in Memphis during the 1920s spurred construction of many apartment buildings or complexes, including along this stretch of Poplar Avenue, which was served by a streetcar line that could easilyContinue Reading

Status: Preserved Address: 48 Henry Avenue, Memphis Built: 1947 Architectural Style: Nine-story poured-concrete silos Original Function/Purpose: Manufacturing; powdered cement manufacturing facility and warehouse   History: The Memphis Portland Cement Co. terminal’s nine silos, 131 feet or roughly 9 stories high, were built to hold over 90,000 barrels of dry PortlandContinue Reading

Status: Preserved Address: 421 Monroe Avenue, Memphis Built: 1916 Architectural Style: Three-floor reinforced concrete auto showroom and storage facility Original Function/Purpose: Commercial; automobile dealership History: This building was built for the display, sale, service and storage of automobiles and still gives a feeling of early 20th century Memphis’ “Automobile Row”Continue Reading

PLEASE JOIN US! Memphis Heritage is very excited to host an Estate Sale on June 26th, 27th, and 28th 2021. Take a tour through Howard Hall as you look through our for-sale items, including French Antiques, local artist’s work, and so much more! MHI will be accompanied by El MeroContinue Reading

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On June 15th, 2021, Memphis Heritage works with community leaders to publicize the unauthorized renovation on a 99-year old brick bungalow styled house, located at 287 Angelus St. See the full story by Tom Bailey on the Daily Memphian: https://dailymemphian.com/subscriber/section/neighborhoodsmidtown/article/22528/bungled-bungalow-evergreen-renovation-runs-afoul?fbclid=IwAR2GFAdCg412K5JyzH47VconhloJkl2LviLuxMXwBmZ-Y-jsiOJ0VZR075kContinue Reading