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

The Shrine Building

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 25, 2020

1. The Shrine Building Marker

Inscription. The 10th through 12th floors of the Shrine Building held the headquarters of the Al Chymia Shrine Temple from 1923 to 1936, and the Shriners' logo is still etched above the door. The Shrine Building was renovated into apartments by Henry Turley in 1981.

Erected 2003 by Center City Commission. (Marker Number 16.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee, Memphis, Center City Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 35° 8.672′ N, 90° 3.253′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in Downtown Memphis. It can be reached from Monroe Avenue just east of South Front Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is on sidewalk near building entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 66 Monroe Avenue, 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: Architectural Innovation (a few steps from this marker); The Peabody Legacy (within shouting distance of this marker); Business Men's Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Brodnax Jewelers (within shouting

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distance of this marker); The Memphis Daily Appeal (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Promenade (about 400 feet away); Cotton Exchange Building (about 400 feet away); Face-off (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.

Also see . . .
1. The Shrine Building. National Register of Historic Places inventory form. (Submitted on April 26, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Historic Memphis Buildings .. and Notable Businesses. Entry on Historic-Memphis.com. (Submitted on April 26, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

3. 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. The Shrine 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 719 times since then and 43 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.