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

Peabody Revitalization

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 25, 2020

1. Peabody Revitalization Marker

Inscription. Designed by Chicago Architect Walter Ahlschlager in 1925, the Peabody was restored by Philip and Jack Belz in 1980. During the restoration, workers removing a basement wall to install a pipe accidentally discovered the hotel's original blueprints encased inside the wall.

Erected 2003 by Center City Commission. (Marker Number 13.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee, Memphis, Center City Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 35° 8.561′ N, 90° 3.074′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in Downtown Memphis. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Union Avenue and South B.B. King Boulevard (Tennessee Highway 3), on the right when traveling west. Marker is on sidewalk near the hotel entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 166 Union Ave, 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. Peabody Lobby (within shouting distance of this marker); Peabody Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fire of 1872 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Hole in the Wall (about

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400 feet away); Greek Influence (about 500 feet away); First Black Radio Station (about 500 feet away); WDIA (about 600 feet away); William Len Hotel (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.

Also see . . .
1. The History of The Peabody Memphis. Video history of the hotel. (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. Peabody Revitalization 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 114 times since then and 10 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.