Clayborn Reborn From the Archives: Originally published in May, 2019 By Margot Payne Sometimes it takes decay, or the near total loss of a tangible…
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Author: Margot Payne
Margot Ferster Payne is the Associate Editor of StoryBoard Memphis, as well as an architectural historian and restoration specialist. Margot received her Masters in Preservation Studies from the Tulane School of Architecture and worked as an architectural conservator in New Orleans, specializing in historic wood window restoration. She most recently served as Assistant Director of Memphis Heritage.
Idlewild Presbyterian: A Congregation’s Sense of Place
Cover photo by Fred Toma. NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD Idlewild’s Expansion Affirms Commitment to Community, Once Again By Margot Payne Midtown, Before Midtown When you think of…
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The Universal Life Insurance Building: Designing a Better Memphis
“I can only surmise that the founders of Universal Life wanted to make a statement.” Juan Self, Self + Tucker Architects By Margot Payne “To…
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11 West Huling: A Renovation Worth Its Dough
A Renovation Worth Its Dough in Honoring a Former Use: 11 West Huling “A building of such pleasing architectural quality and dignity as would not…
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