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MEMPHIS HERITAGE KEYSTONE July - August 2014 | Vol. 17. Issue 3 Landmark Untapped - Brewery Comes To Life

After the broker handling the Tennessee Brewery put out a release that the historic structure would be demolished if not sold by Au- gust 1st, MHI coordinated a community meeting on Jan. 23 at How- ard Hall to brainstorm and gain feedback from anyone interested in the future of the landmark building. The meeting was facilitated by Former MHI Board member Ray Brown and very well attended. Con- cepts and ideas for possible uses were discussed and documented. One popular idea proposed at the MHI meeting was to create a sort of buzz around the property by working on a “prerevitaliza- Issue: 3 Vol.17. 2014 | | July - August Memphis Heritage Keystone tion” concept; opening the property for a month long use simi- lar to the Pop Up businesses or like events created via MemFix.

Alas! This idea came to life in the form of an event called “UNTAPPED”. A group of privately funded players including entrepreneurs Tay- lor Berger; attorney Michel Tauer; R.E. colliers broker Andy Cades and communications veteran, Doug Carpenter (with input from the Mayor’s Innovation Delivery Team Tommy Pacello) created a plan MHI is proud to have had a hand NOTE: Memphis Daily News, to use the building as a beer garden from April 24 - June 1, with in this activity and looks forward Memphis business Journal and live music venue, cafe, retail outlet, and art performance center. to working with the owners and Memphis Flyer articles were The group obtained a temporary beer license for (in the spirit of the any person or group(s) interested used to obtain some information local nature of the event) only locally brewed beers from four com- in joining the cause to celebrate in this article. panies to be sold. this community treasure and cre- ate a plan for a permanent future INSIDE THIS ISSUE: The music began the first weekend with acts including Ca- for this treasured building. leb Sweazy, Apollo Mighty, Josh Crosby, and Jeremy Stanfill. Tennessee Brewey Untapped Ashlar Hall Update Furnishing the assorted accoutrements needed for the six- Now the brewery building is 19th Century Club Latest week long celebration were Montgomery-Martin, Sponsellar once again closed and empty. St. Thomas Church Windows - and McCary, Sashe, Cash Saver Foods, and the Memphis Bo- Hopefully, the owners will have ‘Splendor in The Glass’ tanic Gardens. These items included landscaping, building ma- the foresight to encourage its re- 299 Chelsea terials and labor, beverage equipment, furniture, and a mobile vival by working with potential Pinch in a Pinch GWIG (Go Where I Go!) printscreening truck for merchandise creation and food sales. buyers. What a loss if the building Historic Properties Trading Block To accommodate neighbors the hours were limited to from 11 A.M. to is demolished to no end when its Memphisheritage.org 9 P.M. Thursdays and Sundays and from 11 A.M. to 11 P.M. Fridays and relevance is so apparent and its Updates on Endangered - Saturdays. It coincided with the annual Festival that drawing power so great for a va- Properties brings many thousands of people to downtown Memphis each year. riety of uses. Membership Update 2 11, Judge Potter inspected the property to see for himself what Ashlar Hall - Update needs to be done to protect it from the elements. A new court date of April 11 was set to assess the strength of the submis- In mid-January of 2014, it sions by these two competing non-profits of their proposals. was revealed through the me- In March, at the request of the City Attorney handling this case, MEMPHIS HERITAGE KEYSTONE dia that Robert (Prince Mongo) MHI convened a committee of local architects and general contractors Hodges had quitclaimed his to review the proposals. This group submitted a written document ownership of Ashlar Hall to Ken- for the benefit of the court to help determine both of these plans fea- The Keystone is a publication of ny Medlin. This despite the fact siblility. The two plans reviewed were submitted by Urban Renais- Memphis Heritage, Inc. that the court, in agreement sance Initiative (URI) (Kenny Medlin), to become a center for veterans Memphis Heritage’s mission is to with Mr. Hodges, agreed that stimulate an appreciation for our and the other plan by The Memphis Comic and Fantasy Convention. heritage and preserve historic the property would be donated The Court did not make a decision as to which nonprofit presented to a non-profit by working in places. Our offices are at 2282 the most effective plan. Based on the complexity of this case, the Madison Avenue. You can write tandem with Environmental plan by the Memphis Comic and Fantasy Convention was withdrawn to us or call us at 901-272-2727. Court and the City of Memphis. by MCFC’s founder, Joe Thordason. Thordason has said he will look Or visit our website at

Memphis Heritage Keystone | July - August 2014 | Vol.17. Issue: 3 Vol.17. 2014 | | July - August Memphis Heritage Keystone www.memphisheritage.org. There is an ordinance that states for another space to possibly set up the “Art Educational Center” that while a property is involved in he proposed. The case is still in Environmental Court and Mr. Medlin Executive Committee an active Environmental Court continues to clean up the property and to make incremental repair. case brought by the Fire De- He still has to be able to provide a substantive financing plan to com- Joey Hagan – President, AIA partment that a property can- plete the project. For the latest updates go to the Facebook page Carl Raff - Past President not be sold or transferred. This Save Ashlar Hall. Robert Paulus, Associate AIA – Vice situation exists regarding Ashlar President Hall. While the Court did not nul- Aaron Chestnut – Treasurer UPDATE - RowlandDarnell Home John Griffin – Secretary lify the quitclaim at the hearing, (19th Century Club) Hal B. Howard, Jr. – Ex-Officio Judge Potter said he will work Member to prevent demolition of this ir- Up until June, the current own- Webb Brewer are providing June Waddell West – Executive replaceable icon and, instead, ers of this property were investi- their services pro-bono. We can- Director gave Mr. Medlin an opportunity gating restoring and reusing the not thank themenough for their Directors to bring a plan back describing historic Rowland Darnell Home amazing dedication to this case his capacity and a plan on re- at 1433 Union Ave. or possibly and our community. Carol DeForest Marty Gorman, AIA storing the building and what selling to someone who would Dan Johnson Antonio Raciti the use would be. At the second restore the home The Lins Tax Dead Property? Chris Sullivan Robert Tom hearing in mid Feb., Mr. Medlin Chris Bird Katharine Manning Loeb (owners) hired an architectural Brian Swope Suzanne Henley produced no plan so the Judge firm to create plans for restoring 299 CHELSEA Larry Chan Jeff Wamble ordered that the quitclaim deed the property into a restaurant. be voided and that the prop- These plans were bid by a local The status of this old Memphis MHI Staff

erty still belonged to Mr. Hodg- contractor. Because of the pro- church building located at 299 es. The judge then set another June West - Executive Director jected price, the bank involved Chelsea in North Memphis is so Carrie Stetler­­ - Admin Asst. hearing for Feb. 28 to review in a possible loan transaction dire, according to the local tax- plans submitted by nonprofits asked for a second bid. We have Publications/Website ing/assessor authority that it is Committee wanting to restore the property. recently learned that the Lins no listed as “Vacant Land” on the tax Two proposals were submit- longer have plans for restoring records. That, despite the fact Robert Tom ted at that time and on March the property. that the building pictured above Dan Johnson Mark Parrish Unfortunately, in April vandal- still stands where it has for well Charlie Lambert Robert Lanier ism exposed the west entrance over 100 years. The building, Nigel Price to weather/intruder invasion. known by various names (includ- Ad Sales: Mark Parrish The breach was not discovered ing 7th Street Baptist Church) For advertising information con- for several weeks and it is feared over the years, is abandoned and tact: Mark Parrish, (901) 857-2353 more damage was sone to the deeply indebted for back taxes [email protected] interior. amounting to much more than Copyright © 2014 Memphis Heri- Meanwhile the case is in the the land/building are worth. The tage, Inc. All rights reserved. Tennessee Court of Appeals in value placed on the lot is $3,000. Jackson,TN. Briefs for the ap- But the Catch-22 scenario that peal of Judge Evans’ ruling by would allow a purchaser to re- a longtime standing member deem the property is the most of the 19th Century Club have interesting part of this story. been written. This property was deeded in 1859 MHI appreciates all the dona- to the Third Presbyterian Church tions that were generously giv- of Memphis and the church was haps in retaliation, it is widely en to assist with the appeal and erected in 1860, just before the accepted that the Union Army, continue the efforts to help save Civil War began. The minster, having occupied the city, stabled this historic treasure. Rev. Edward Porter, entered the their horses on the ground floor www.grahamslighting.com Attorneys Steve Mulroy and Confederate Army in 1862. Per- of the church, (cont on p.6)..... 3 ADVERTISE WITH US MEMPHIS HERITAGE Rates as low as $25 • Your target audience KEYSTONE Contact Mark Parrish ~ [email protected] or 901-857-2353 St. Thomas Church Windows To Be Salvaged

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"Splendor in the Glass" who attended the church and money. Funding will support the Your legacy will By Charlie Lambert school at St. Thomas in the past. ongoing restoration costs and al- Engineer Michael Lloyd, who de- low additional artifacts to be re- Old St. Thomas Catholic Church scribes himself as the volunteer moved from St. Thomas. Things help us continue at Trigg and Lauderdale in old project manager for the window like cornerstones, commemora- South Memphis still stands after project, says that it is miraculous tive objects, marble steps can be almost 100 years (the church was that all of the windows have sur- saved and the Heart Pine beams our mission of dedicated in 1924 as part of the vived over the years of exposure. and decking along with the Nashville Diocese). Not a func- He is particularly thankful that bricks can be repurposed. Bish- tioning Catholic parish since the the recent removal of the win- op Hall and Lloyd have a dream saving our past late 1980’s, St. Thomas was home dows from the crumbling build- to partner with a non-profit to to Baptist and COGIC congrega- ing was accomplished without create a medical center. Ideally, tions until the mid 2000’s. The any breakage or damage. Lloyd they would use the land, and for generations land and building belong to the attributes the success to Rain- perhaps part or all of the build- Church of God in Christ (COGIC) bowStudios’ Suzy Hendrix, its ing as a hospice, day clinic, or now, but has not been used for owner Dan Oppenheimer, and other community facility for the to come! several years as anything but the their expert crew. Their care and people in the South Memphis guardian for 28 of the most won- expertise produced a flawless area. He hopes to interest Baptist drous stained glass windows that transition of the Mayor of Mu- or Methodist Hospital in becom- exist anywhere in the city. One nich windows to the storage/ ing a partner in the reincarna- quarter of the roof has caved in, restoration area in just six days tion of the St. Thomas plot. Such 901-272-2727 there was a fire by arson, looting (they rested on the seventh a project would involve millions www.memphis heritage.org and vandalism combined with day). Other than a few bullet of dollars, but without dreams harsh weather has taken its toll holes in the glass and some old nothing would ever happen. 2282 Madison Avenue over the years. COGIC inherited lead, the color and condition Mr. Lloyd was baptized at St. at Edgewood the dilapidated building, yet, of the windows is remarkable. Thomas and his father, Cotton Memphis, TN 38104 miraculously, the windows are Lloyd pays high tribute to the Lloyd, was a married there and almost perfectly preserved af- groups that have been involved coached there. St. Thomas was ter a 100 years of exposure. The in this project. He says Bishop a mission parish of St. Patrick’s next step in their journey back David Hall and Pastor Kendal Church at Linden and Fourth to prominence depends on sev- Anderson of COGIC could not Streets. St. Thomas, in turn, was eral factors. The spirit of former have been more supportive. In- a sponsor of the St. Paul Parish parishioners is willing, but the dividuals & industry, blacks and in Whitehaven. The lineage of funds to execute are waning. whites, Catholics & non-Cath- many parishes in the Memphis The good news is these trea- olics, and everyone else as far area can be traced to aspon- sures have been put in a safe away as Alaska who has some soring parish like St. Thomas. place until their next debut. The connection to St. Thomas are the This process includes thriving windows will not be lost as has reasons we are succeeding. The parishes like St. Louis and St. been feared by many in the city key element going forward is the Francis, among others. Many of 4 the Memphis Catholic commu- erations come and go. However, Thanks to Michael Lloyd for his Memphis nity can trace a family member their real value is the inspiration contribution to this article. Properties in or friend back to St. Thomas. that they have provided to those As for the future of the windows, generations. Individuals known HISTORIC DESIGNATION: Limbo: to Michael Lloyd personally have 1. The Nineteenth Century Club (see once cleaned and restored they The Pinch in a Pinch ADDENDUM UPDATE) will be used in a planned, new shared their fondness and inspi- 2. Justine’s Restaurant Building Catholic Church five minutes ration for the windows. He said One of Memphis’ most historic 3. OldMarine Hospital on The River that his lifelong friend, Archbish- 4. Old Tennessee Brewery (Article) from Collierville in Byhalia, MS. districts, The Pinch, located on 6. The plan is for that church, as yet op Peter Sartain of Seattle, attrib- North Main Street and its envi- 7. Ashlar Hall (see ADDENDUM unnamed, to be built in the next uted a part of his inspiration to rons is undergoing continuing UPDATE) become a priest to the windows’ 8. State Office Building on Mall two years. The new church will blight and demolition of its old (downtown) have a tribute wall or area hon- effect on him as a young man. structures. The area that was once oring St. Thomas and its parish- Dr. Ralph Franceschini attributes the original core of the city of attractive to developers. But ioners. The windows will have the window depicting Jesus as Memphis, where local business- that is just the tip of the iceberg. new name plates recognizing the Good Samaritan inspired es and financial activities thrived The likely withdrawal of historic Memphis Heritage Keystone | July - August 2014 | Vol.17. Issue: 3 Vol.17. 2014 | | July - August Memphis Heritage Keystone the current donors who are pay- him to become a doctor help- when Memphis was young, now distinction by the state of Ten- ing for preservation work. The ing children. That makes these boasts only boarded up build- nessee, expected later this year, names of the original donors windows more than objects of ing and empty lots for the most takes away forever the ability will also be acknowledged in a art or historical treasures; they part. Just a few weeks ago, yet of that area to recover the ben- newly commissioned stained have sacred qualities as well and another historic structure at eficial historic distinction it has glass display of the nameplates. future generations will be served 405 N. Main was razed. There is held since 1979. At the time it No matter your passion, Art, well by their preservation and nothing surprising about that was named to the National Reg- History, or Spiritual, these mag- display for another 100 years. except that, as a consequence of ister of Historic Districts there nificent works invoke a special Donations and other questions the continuing loss of its histor- were approximately 43 build- place in the hearts of the viewer. about the windows project ic character, the area will most ings that met the definition of Among the faithful, they bring may be directed to StThom- probably lose its designation as “contributing” to the historic the Gospel to life in an original [email protected]. Also a Registered Historic District and distinction for various reasons. HD experience. To many, they look at the Facebook page en- along with that, the tax cred- Today the number is in the low are of great sentimental value as titled “Memories of St. Thomas its that would make locating or 20’s and likely to decline fur- the windows have watched gen- Catholic Church Memphis”. renovating buildings there more ther if the current trend persists. Covington’s

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Find us on facebook - Art on the 901.237.6687 | [email protected] Square or call 901-476-9727 5 The only safety net left is for in- ings on the National Register of dividual projects that specifically Historic Places, making it number designated historic structures six in the nation for such struc- in the area can still receive tax tures. The Memphis Landmarks credits for their renovation if all Commission, a board of nine the necessary paperwork is filed. people, is involved in designat- However, the overall area itself ing “landmark districts” within will no longer derive any tax the city. Some of these are Cen- benefit from new construction or tral Gardens, Annesdale, and Ev- renovation. Bizarre considering ergreen-Vollintine. The commis- the multi-million dollar revamp- sion does not control “national” ing of the Pyramid into a Bass Pro designations such as the Pinch Shop just a roadway away from has at present. Those come from the district (this sentence seems the Department of the Interior, choppy or fragmented). It ap- through the Keeper of the Na- pears to be a “Catch-22” situation tional Register, and then to the Issue: 3 Vol.17. 2014 | | July - August Memphis Heritage Keystone wherein the district continues to state involved. While a national decline as the Pyramid comes designation has little pervading back to life. If and when Bass Pro authority it carries the prestige achieves success, the Pinch may of its recognition and the all-im- possibly become a more popular portant 20% tax advantage for place for enterprise. That, howev- new construction/renovations. er will not bring back the district- One might ask why the South wide tax incentive it enjoys now. Main Arts District seems to be One linchpin is the proposed ho- flourishing as the North Main’s tel promised as part of the Pyr- fortunes decline. Nancy Jane amid-Bass Pro project. Should Baker, Landmarks Manager for some optimistic entrepreneur(s) the Memphis Landmarks Com- decide to construct that hotel mission, thinks that there is a adjacent to the Bass Pro proj- cohesion among the develop- ect, in the Pinch itself, such ers and business owners on the action might signal renewed south end of the street, an “ap- come alive again as a vital part of confidence in the area. At pres- preciation for what they have” the downtown scene. Let’s hope MEMPHIS HERITAGE ent the hotel is expected to be that, unfortunately, has not been that is the case. What a shame if the runs on part of the Bass Pro project’s developed at the other end of area were to end up as a parking second phase and be located the street. Only time will tell lot for the community around it. somewhere within the Pyra- whether a major commercial en- Many thanks to Nancy Jane mid. Nothing is set in stone yet. terprise such as Bass Pro will light Baker for her insights and help Memphis has some 36,000 build- a fire that will cause The Pinch to in making this article possible.

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Come Join Us For Some Great Food And A Good Time 6 (cont from p.2) and operated a hospital on the second floor. In 1974, the Presbyterians sold the Church to the Centennial Baptist Church, the present owners. The building was abandoned, some- how incurring taxes of some $902 and assessments of a whopping $248,000 or so for failure of up- keep. The City and County legis- WE lative bodies have passed resolu- tions seeking to circumvent an PERFECTED apparent legal ban on forgiving back taxes by participating in a State program that might permit THE

Memphis Heritage Keystone | July - August 2014 | Vol.17. Issue: 3 Vol.17. 2014 | | July - August Memphis Heritage Keystone grants, which could be used by a Community Development cor- poration or other non-profit to $10 pay said taxes and assessments if they restored the property. The matter is before the State At- torney General for his approval as to constitutionality. This is LUNCH a property literally in limbo! Go Where I Go • • for Your Local Business TWO SLIDERS A SIDE ITEM • SOFT DRINK GWIG is the first-ever digital platform developed to digitize word-of- We have an exciting announce- mouth referrals. This iOS and Android app was developed to offer a ment to share with our members! simple and convenient way for friends to refer businesses to each other 2117 Peabody Avenue Memphis Heritage Inc. (MHI) is by exchanging digital business cards. GWIG also provides business sub- Memphis, TN 38104 partnering with a new Memphis- scribers a real-time analytics dashboard showing which GWIG users are based technology company referring their business, as well as the ability to contact the people who 901-725-1155 called GWIG, which stands for Go accept GWIG referrals. Where I Go. GWIG’s community www.thesliderinn.com partnership program, GWIG Gives Now local business owners can do a better job of recognizing and Back, helps to strengthen local bar hours rewarding loyal customers and, in turn, grow their business! GWIG m-f 11am-3am • S-S 12pm-3am communities through growing has more than 50 MILLION businesses in the app. Best of all, it is free KITCHEN hours local businesses and nonprofits. to download and refer your friends to the businesses they need. m-f 11am-2am How does MHI benefit from this? GWIG Gives Back donates $60 per an- SAT 12pm-2am nual business subscription that comes from a friend or member of MHI SUN 12pm-11pm who subscribes to GWIG using MHI’s promo code: GGB004. That means that for every 100 businesses that subscribe using our promo code, MHI receives $6,000 annually! It is designed to be easy and reliable revenue to help us to continue to do good work in the community.

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Dermon Building 46 N. Third St $1,900,000 95,000+ 1925 Renaissance Revival Jerry Couloubaritsis, (901)761-4444 Tennessee Brewery 495 Tennessee St $1,200,000 60,000 1890 Romanesque Revival James Rasberry, Rasberry CRE (901)722-8234 Old Memphis Humane Shelter 463 N. Front St $ 950,000 6,771 1936 Art Deco Gary Garland, Garland Company (901)527-7779 Ashlar Hall 1397 Central this property is in the courts. It will be donated to a non-profit for future development. More information will be available soon. See “ADVOCACY ADDENDUM” this issue for more details. Clayborne Temple 294 Hernando St $ 600,000 20,000 1891 Romanesque Revival Sam Mitchell, KW Commercial (901)569-2307 Bradford-Maywell House 648 Poplar Ave $ 159,000 3,785 1859 Federal with Italianate details James Rasberry, Rasberry CRE (901)722-8234 Elam Homestead 1428 Fox St. $ 31,000 3,600 1840 A recent foreclosure for sale by Movoto Real Estate , 888-766-8686, More details next issue.

The Memphis Heritage Advocacy Committee is looking forward to working with property owners, agents and buyers. Our goal is to act as liaison with all interested parties in order to prevent inappropriate demolitions and work toward proposals that will be favorable to historic properties. If you would like to promote your historic property for sale via The Keystone, or are interested in a property from our listings, please contact our office at 901.272.2727.