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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26VN_willie-mitchells-royal-studios_Memphis-TN.html
Constructed as the Shamrock Theater in 1915, this
building was converted into Royal Recording Studios
in 1957. Home of Hi Records and the Hi Rhythm
Section, Royal grew from a minor rockabilly studio
Into one of the most successful producer…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26U1_forrests-artillery-positions_Memphis-TN.html
In this locality, the highest in Memphis, a section (2 guns) of Forrest's artillery was emplaced under Lt. Sale, supporting his raid on Memphis. Fire was directed against Federals in buildings of the State Female College about 700 yards NE, until …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26TW_stax-recording-studios_Memphis-TN.html
On this site stood Stax Records, Inc. which boasted such stars as Otis Redding, Rufus and Carla Thomas, Isaac Hayes, the Staple Singers, Albert King, the Bar~Kays, and many others. It relied upon its deep soul roots to carry it through, struggling…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20FH_the-university-of-west-tennessee_Memphis-TN.html
In 1900, the University of West Tennessee was established by Dr. Miles V. Lynk, M.D. Seven years later he moved it to Memphis. A graduate of Meharry Medical College, Dr. Lynk was editor of the Medical and Surgical Observer, the first medical journ…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20FG_birthplace-of-aretha-franklin_Memphis-TN.html
Aretha Franklin was born in this house on March 25, 1942, to Baptist Bishop C.L. and Barbara Franklin. Ms. Franklin is an American singer, songwriter and musician. She began her career as a child singing gospel at her father's church, New Salem Ba…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MDC_chew-c-sawyer_Memphis-TN.html
Chew C. Sawyer was a mid-twentieth century African-American entrepreneur. He founded Sawyer Realty Company, which later became Cornette Realty; Arnette Construction Company; Future Insurance Agency; and Sawyer Rental Agency. In 1956, Sawyer founde…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MDB_zion-cemetery_Memphis-TN.html
Zion Cemetery, comprising 15 acres, was established in 1876 by the United Sons of Zion Association, a group of former slaves who responded to the need for a respectable burial site for African-Americans. It is the final resting place for many outs…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCIA_calvary-cemetery_Memphis-TN.html
Consecrated in 1867 to serve the booming populations of the Catholic Irish, Germans and Italians, Calvary became the second Catholic Cemetery in Shelby County. Msgr. Martin Riordan, V.G., of St. Patrick Parish, was a leading proponent and advocate…