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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in

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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: 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 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.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Washburn's Quarters (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

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.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 25, 2020

2. Peabody Revitalization Marker

Walking itinerary compiled by Google Maps. Note: Some markers are missing. (Submitted on April 26, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

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 289 times since then and 19 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.