Downtown Memphis in Shelby County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
William Len Hotel
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 23, 2023
1. William Len Hotel Marker
by Marriott
Memphis Downtown
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Est. 1927
as the William Len Hotel
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 35° 8.649′ N, 90° 3.161′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in Downtown Memphis. It is at the intersection of Monroe Avenue and South Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Monroe Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 Monroe 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 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: William Len (here, next to this marker); Face-off (a few steps from this marker); Greek Influence (within shouting distance of this marker); Brodnax Jewelers (within shouting distance of this marker); Business Men's Club (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Hole in the Wall (about 300 feet away); The Peabody Legacy (about 300 feet away); First Black Radio Station (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.
Also see . . .
1. Madison-Monroe Historic District.
this page online
2. Hotel William Len. It was noted for its classic Art Deco design - especially the elevator doors. (Historic-Memphis.com) (Submitted on April 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 23, 2023
2. William Len Hotel Secondary Marker
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 23, 2023
3. William Len Hotel 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 1,408 times since then and 120 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
