Status: Preserved Address: 3023 Spottswood Avenue, Memphis Built: 1912 Architectural Style: Transitional American Foursquare home Original Function/Purpose: Residential History: This two and one-half story home “is an excellent and uncommon example of a transitional American Foursquare house exhibiting stylistic influences from Victorian-era styles as well as the Colonial Revival, ClassicalContinue Reading

New Century Awards: Honoring Billy Orgel May 5th, 2022, Kay B. Newman Award A big “thank you” to everyone who came out in support of Memphis Heritage honoring Billy Orgel with the Kay B. Newman Award last week.  Billy, we thank you for all that you do in support ofContinue Reading

Support one of Memphis’ historic properties! The James Lee Hallow Masquerade “Set in the parlors of The James Lee House, the Hallows Masquerade is an elegant evening of entertainment and delight, featuring food, drinks, music, dancing, and reverie.”  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30 2021 6:30 PM — 11:00 PM Want to see more about this event?Continue Reading

Status: Preserved Address: 2095 Poplar Avenue, Memphis Built: 1924 Architectural Style: Renaissance Revival Original Function/Purpose: Residential The Overton Park Court Apartments were placed on the National Register on June 28, 2021. History: A population boom in Memphis during the 1920s spurred construction of many apartment buildings or complexes, including alongContinue 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 The Missouri Portland Cement Terminal was placed on the National Register on April 9, 2021. History: The Memphis Portland Cement Co. terminal’s nine silos, 131 feet orContinue 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 The Memphis Overland Company was placed on the National Register on April 9, 2021. History: This building was built for the display, sale, service and storageContinue 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

Tickets are $10 per program. Click on the program title to purchase tickets. Purchase a ticket and receive a coupon code for 20% off a new membership or membership renewal! March 1, 6-7pm – Tales from a Custom Headstone Designer – Paul West, Owner, West Memorials Have you ever wonderedContinue Reading