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 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

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

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Thank you to our generous sponsor, West Memorials! Order your calendar today! Calendars will be in soon and we’ll be offering shipping, pickup, and limited delivery. You can also pick one up at several local retailers – we’ll be announcing the locations soon. Memphis Heritage’s annual calendar is an educationalContinue Reading

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Submit comments to [email protected] by Friday 11/6 at 8am Here is a link to the staff report Below is a letter from NPI explaining concerns about the proposed amendments From Neighborhood Preservation, Inc. October 1, 2020 An Open Letter to City Council Officials, Board of Appeals Members, and Office ofContinue Reading