This article originally appeared in Volume I, Issue I of StoryBoard Memphis Quarterly in November 2021, page 13. ____________________ By G. Wayne Dowdy Your correspondent reports…
Read More Dateline: Memphis November 1931 – January 1932Category: History
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Memories of Christmas Magic in Memphis’s Court Square
Today, Memphians have several beloved ways to celebrate the holiday season, from Starry Nights, Zoo Lights, and Holiday Wonders at the Garden, to visiting Santa…
Read More Memories of Christmas Magic in Memphis’s Court SquareMemphis Ford Plant: Back to the Future
Ford Motor Company recently announced plans to build its Blue Oval City manufacturing plant at the Megasite of West Tennessee, a $5.6 billion investment on…
Read More Memphis Ford Plant: Back to the FutureMemphis Vexillology: The Case Of The Municipal Flag
Close your eyes. Can you picture the flag of the City of Memphis? Did you come up with anything? Did you even know that the…
Read More Memphis Vexillology: The Case Of The Municipal FlagSwift Peter: Frights in the Night
The Dark Intentions of Midtown’s Cryptid The Pacific Northwest has Sasquatch, Scotland has Nessie, and Midtown Memphis, for a few weeks in February 1927, had…
Read More Swift Peter: Frights in the NightStoryBoard announces the A. Schwab Project: A Complete History
StoryBoard embarks on its most ambitious project to-date with a complete history and archive of Memphis’ most enduring and famous store Both from original content…
Read More StoryBoard announces the A. Schwab Project: A Complete HistoryThe Historic Hotel Metropolitan in Paducah, Kentucky
Beginning with Paducah’s Hotel Metropolitan, Ken Billett’s new travel column takes us to historically significant places within a weekend’s drive from Memphis Words and photos…
Read More The Historic Hotel Metropolitan in Paducah, KentuckyIda B. Wells presence in Memphis
Courtesy of our good friend Jimmy Ogle: With the July 16 ceremony unveiling the bronze statue in her likeness, Ida B. Wells reclaims her place…
Read More Ida B. Wells presence in MemphisStatue Unveiled: Ida B. Wells reclaims her place on Beale Street
Ida B. Wells Day today: Statue is unveiled at Beale and Fourth, capping a week and a day of celebration, education, reflection “We present you,…
Read More Statue Unveiled: Ida B. Wells reclaims her place on Beale StreetIntroducing the Rural Heritage Trust, an active history of rural Shelby County
With its first exhibit being unveiled Saturday, April 24, the new program honors and promotes engagement with the rich rural history of Southwest Tennessee As…
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