Downtown Memphis in Shelby County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Farnsworth Building

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 25, 2020

1. Farnsworth Building Marker

Inscription. Before 88 Union Center was renovated in the 1980's, it was known as the Three Sisters Building for the ladies apparel store that opened here in 1938. Before that, the 1927 building was called the Farnsworth Building after its financier, C.F. Farnsworth.

Erected 2003 by Center City Commission. (Marker Number 6.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee, Memphis, Center City Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 35° 8.598′ N, 90° 3.225′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in Downtown Memphis. It can be reached from the intersection of Union Avenue and South Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is on sidewalk near the northwest corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 88 Union Ave, Memphis TN 38103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in the Upper South,

in the Mississippi Delta,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Union Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); First "Talkies" (within shouting distance of this marker); John Grisham (within shouting distance of this marker); WDIA (within shouting distance

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of this marker); First Black Radio Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Barboro Grocery (within shouting distance of this marker); Cora James (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Opera House Fire (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.

Also see . . .
1. Historic Memphis Buildings ... and Notable Businesses. Photographic compilation on Historic-Memphis.com (Submitted on April 26, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Downtown Memphis Commission's Sidewalk Stories Tour. Walking itinerary compiled by Google Maps. Note: Some markers are missing. (Submitted on April 26, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 25, 2020

2. Farnsworth Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 740 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.