Non-Profit Memphis Heritage, Inc. Organization 2282 Madison Avenue at U.S. Postage Paid Edgewood Memphis, TN Memphis, TN 38104 Permit No. 965 MEMPHIS HERITAGE KEYSTONE September - October 2014 | Vol. 17. Issue 4 The Richards House Earlier this year we introduced nessee of the Neighborhood you to the property at 975 Pea- Preservation Act (TPA) in 2007. body and known as “The Rich- Under its terms, properties in ards House”. A wonderful ex- blighted areas of Tennessee cit- ample of well-preserved Queen ies are eligible for special treat- Ann architecture from the late ment if the owner of the property nineteenth century.The house is does not maintain it in habitable from 1893 in what was known as condition or, alternatively, have the Estival Park Section of Mem- the offending structure(s) torn phis, near downtown. (See the down at their expense. The Rich- entire article in our March-April, ards property is located in an 2014 issue of The Keystone).The area that qualifies it for NPA ac- Issue: 4 Vol.17. | September - OctoberMemphis Heritage 2014 | Keystone structure is sound and though tion. The owner was issued ear- it is in need of major repairs lier this year and was unable or throughout, still maintains an in- unwilling to address the short- nate elegance that is no longer comings listed in the suit. Subse- incorporated into homes. quently, the Shelby County Envi- ronmental Court appointed MHI MHI is happy to announce that as the receiver of the property house at the auction or, if there the Richards property is the first with a charge to rehabilitate it to are no bidders for it, take title to INSIDE THIS ISSUE: in what we hope will be many its original condition. it as the sole bidder. The Richards House more opportunities for MHI to Memphis Heritage Adapt-A- aid in the restoration of local, Since MHI’s mission does not in- Rising Phoenix’s CEO/owner, Door 2014 historic properties through a clude acquiring or restoring real Varanese Pryor, will contract for North Carolina Photographer to process known as receivership. estate, Rising Phoenix will un- restoration of the house and if join Reiverfest Special MHI Membership In this instance the MHI will work dertake to restore the house and it does not go back to its owner grounds to the satisfaction of the Contest with a sponsoring organization, or sell at auction, will take title Memphis Heritage Yard Sale Rising Phoenix, a company that is Court and then in conjunction through the receiver (MHI) and 38th Annual Central Gardens directly involved in restoration/ with the receiver put it up for locate her company in it. This Historic District Tour rehabilitation of historic proper- public auction. At that time the process has not been tried be- Volunteers Needed! The 2015 MHI Calendar Sponsor ties in blighted areas. MHI’s role owner has a second chance to fore by MHI so this is a vital test buy back the property at a price Historic Properties Trading Block will be in the fundraising/mar- case to see how it goes. MHI’s Updates on Endangered - keting of the project. that includes funds expended by June West thinks it is well worth Properties the receiver plus a 10% supple- the effort, especially since the Advocacy Update This opportunity was made pos- mental fee. If the owner fails to house is sturdy and has historic Read more at: www.memphisheritage.org sible by the enactment in Ten- do so, the receiver may sell the significance. 2 Memphis Heritage Annual Adapt- a-Door Auction MEMPHIS HERITAGE Memphis Heritage is happy to announce its sixth annual Adapt-A- KEYSTONE Door Auction and Party on Saturday, November 8, from 7-10 PM. This year’s host committee are Alison and Taylor Berger, Anna and Tod The Keystone is a publication of Holtzclaw, Tommy Pacello, Carol DeForest and Barron Boyd, Suzanne Memphis Heritage, Inc. Henley and Jim Cole and Kathy Manning Loeb. Memphis Heritage’s mission is to stimulate an appreciation for our Our 2014event lead sponsor is DELTA DOOR AND HARDWARE COMPA- heritage and preserve historic places. Our offices are at 2282 NY. The auction and party is open to the public. The admission price in- Madison Avenue. You can write cludes food by The Slider Inn, Tart and Bardog Tavern, along with beer to us or call us at 901-272-2727. and wine. Get a bid number and you too can bid on one of the fabulous Or visit our website at Memphis Heritage Keystone | July - August 2014 | Vol.17. Issue: 3 Vol.17. 2014 | | July - August Memphis Heritage Keystone adapted door. Tickets are $35 for MHI members; $50 for non-members. www.memphisheritage.org. If you are not already a member of MHI, you may join and purchase at the Executive Committee member price online at www.memphisheritage.org, or by calling 901- “Pinot Door” by Door Artist Dan McRitchie 272-2727. Advance ticket purchase is suggested. Tickets purchased Joey Hagan – President, AIA the night of the event will be $50 for members and non members. Some of this year’s Door artists Carl Raff - Past President include: ANF Architects, Valerie Robert Paulus, Associate AIA – Vice About our Lead Sponsor Berlin, brg3s Architects, Karen President Capps, Richard Carr, Billy Flow- Aaron Chestnut – Treasurer ers, Haizlip Studio, Suzy Hendrix, John Griffin – Secretary Delta Door and Hardware is focused on serving our local area and Hal B. Howard, Jr. – Ex-Officio has been involved in the construction of many of the buildings that Lisa Tribo, Suzanne Henley, Will Member dot the Memphis skyline including AutoZone World Headquarters, McGown, Dan McRitchie, Greely June Waddell West – Executive The Westin Hotel, Baptist Women’s Hospital, AutoZone Park, St. Fran- Myatt, Mary Norman, Rachel Director cis Hospital, Lenox Park, Memphis Central Library and various FedEx Sejas & Tim McCullough, Cindy Sharpe and Dolph Smith. Directors projects to name a few. We are very grateful to have Delta Door and Hardware as the lead and a new sponsor for 2014. Carol DeForest Marty Gorman, AIA Dan Johnson Antonio Raciti We also want to thank our other sponsors as well (a list will be pub- Chris Sullivan Robert Tom Chris Bird Katharine Manning Loeb lished in the November/ December Keystone. Without all of their sup- Brian Swope Suzanne Henley port we would not be able to host this annual event. Larry Chan Jeff Wamble The Event MHI Staff June West - Executive Director For those who are unaware of this unique event, MHI salvages doors Carrie Stetler­­ - Admin Asst. and windows of all sorts from Memphis properties that are abandoned or set to be demolished. We also receive doors and other pieces of old Publications/Website buildings as gifts from time to time. Each year, in April we select rep- Committee resentative doors from our archives and allow the public, including Robert Tom many interested parties who are Dan Johnson Mark Parrish artists, architects, designers, etc. Charlie Lambert Robert Lanier to adopt one or more doors and Nigel Price create any thing they wish out Ad Sales: Mark Parrish of their door or window. Then For advertising information con- in the fall we have the Adapt-A- tact: Mark Parrish, (901) 857-2353 Door Auction Party where the [email protected] finished products are displayed “Adapted Doors” Lounger by Copyright © 2014 Memphis Heri- and up for bid. brg3s architects tage, Inc. All rights reserved. All proceeds benefit MHI to con- tinue its non profit work. This event also recognizes the cre- ators/artists who enhance the doors into creative projects. Without their generous partici- pation this event would not be possible. Past creations have included a headboard, a chaise lounge, desk, bars, tables, an electric guitar and case and oth- www.grahamslighting.com er interesting items. 3 ADVERTISE WITH US MEMPHIS HERITAGE Rates as low as $25 • Your target audience KEYSTONE Contact Mark Parrish ~ [email protected] or 901-857-2353 Noted North Carolina Photographer to Join This Years Riverfest his interest in photography was cemented into his persona. He Thank you uses a technique called “High Dynamic Range that produces multiple exposures of the same for remembering subject to obtain a higher range Memphis Heritage Keystone | September - October 2014 | Vol.17. Issue: 4 Vol.17. | September - OctoberMemphis Heritage 2014 | Keystone of light than just one exposure would produce. Using that pro- Memphis Heritage cess he has created a number of surreal and non-traditional im- ages. He has accompanied the in your will! light image enhancement with his own choice of subject matter, something he refers to as “the Your legacy will art of abandonment” wherein he emphasizes scenes/buildings that portray human neglect, de- help us continue terioration, and a wistful sadness in their appearance. our mission of His portfolio of photographic studies is extensive. He has shot all over the country and has re- saving our past ceived awards and positive men- tion for many of his contributions to the world of modern photogra- for generations phy. Arnold’s work is currently on display at Woolworth Walk Gal- lery in Asheville, North Carolina. to come! Special MHI Membership Contest at 27th 901-272-2727 Annual Cooper- www.memphis heritage.org Young Festival 2282 Madison Avenue Walter Arnold whose photo- Memphis photographs are ones (Sept 13) at Edgewood graphic work is well-known and he took of Ashlar Hall, Clayborn Memphis, TN 38104 MHI will once again have a respected in diverse art circles Temple, and the old Tennessee booth at the annual, one-day and whose unique pictures of Brewery (shown above).