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

William Len

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 23, 2023

1. William Len Marker

Inscription. Memphians have been asking “Who is William Len?” ever since the Wm. Len Hotel, now apartments, opened in 1930. William Len Seaman was the father-in-law of the hotel's manager and one of the richest men in Arkansas.

Erected 2003 by Center City Commission. (Marker Number 21.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee, Memphis, Center City Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.

Location. 35° 8.649′ N, 90° 3.165′ 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. Marker is embedded in the sidewalk. 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 Hotel (here, next to this marker); Face-off (a few steps from this marker); Brodnax Jewelers (within shouting distance of this marker); Greek Influence (within shouting distance of this marker); Business Men's Club (about 300 feet away, measured in a

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direct line); The Peabody Legacy (about 300 feet away); The Hole in the Wall (about 300 feet away); First Black Radio Station (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. William Len Marker

Former Wm. Len Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 23, 2023

3. Former Wm. Len Hotel

It was converted into an extended-stay hotel in 2004.

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 414 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.