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

19th Century Architecture

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 23, 2023

1. 19th Century Architecture Marker

Inscription. Center Lane alley is one of the best examples of what Memphis looked like in the late 19th century. Note the arched windows, the metal shutters, and the decorative cast iron columns, probably made by Chickasaw Iron Works.

Erected 2013 by Center City Commission. (Marker Number A-1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee, Memphis, Center City Commission series list.

Location. 35° 8.534′ N, 90° 3.281′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in Downtown Memphis. Marker is at the intersection of Gayoso Avenue and South Center Lane, on the left when traveling east on Gayoso Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Opera House Fire (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lee Sisters (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); Heroic Hooker (about 400 feet away); First "Talkies" (about 400 feet away); John Grisham

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(about 400 feet away); Cotton Exchange Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 23, 2023

2. 19th Century Architecture Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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