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

Architectural Innovation

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 25, 2020

1. Architectural Innovation Marker

Inscription. The Cotton Growers Association Building, built in 1936, was used for years in advertisements for the Portland Cement Association as an example of the outstanding designs that could be achieved with concrete construction.

Erected 2003 by Center City Commission. (Marker Number 15.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • 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 1936.

Location. 35° 8.67′ N, 90° 3.243′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in Downtown Memphis. Marker can be reached from Monroe Avenue east of South Front Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is on sidewalk near the building entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 67 Monroe Avenue, 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. The Shrine Building (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 distance of this marker); The Memphis Daily Appeal

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Face-off (about 400 feet away); Promenade (about 400 feet away); William Len (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.

Also see . . . Downtown Memphis Commission's Sidewalk Stories Tour. Walking itinerary compiled by Google Maps. Note: Some markers are missing. (Submitted on April 27, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 25, 2020

2. Architectural Innovation Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 231 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.