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The Gillis Brothers

 
 
The Gillis Brothers Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Steve Masler, April 3, 2020
1. The Gillis Brothers Marker
Inscription. Starting business in 1900, Clarence Gillis and brothers Andrew and Cornelius were noted entrepreneurs. They adopted the name "Gillis Brothers” and engaged in several business ventures, the first of which was a grocery located on Polk Street. Later they opened a large wholesale and retail grocery on Beale Street where they also owned and operated a first- class hotel for Blacks.
 
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4E 122.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African AmericansIndustry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
 
Location. 35° 8.366′ N, 90° 3.013′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in Downtown Memphis. Marker is on Beale Street just east of Rufus Thomas Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 330 Beale St, Memphis TN 38103, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nat D. Williams (a few steps from this marker); George Jackson (a few steps from this marker); Rufus Thomas, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Chop Suey Café / Chinese Merchants on Beale Street
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(within shouting distance of this marker); Pee Wee Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Ida B. Wells (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Memphis Home of W.C. Handy (about 400 feet away); Beale Street Historic District (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.
 
The Gillis Brothers Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Steve Masler, April 3, 2020
2. The Gillis Brothers Marker
The Gillis Brothers Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Steve Masler, April 3, 2020
3. The Gillis Brothers Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2020, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 284 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on April 3, 2020, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

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