Beale Street
In the early 20th century, the 15-block neighborhood supported a thriving collection of hotels, pool halls, saloons, barbershops, theaters, gambling dens, churches, blues halls, and juke joints. By mid-century, following social strife and urban renewal projects, little remained of the original neighborhood. In the nick of time, in the 1980s, the city realized the area's potential and embarked on recapturing the magic of Beale Street.
Memphis
This volume of vintage images represents one of the most interesting visual records of the city’s people and places available, captured in 200 historical photographs and accompanied by insightful captions. Action scenes of urban life depict the busy streets, fine buildings, beautiful parks, and thriving commerce of pre–World War II Memphis. Within these pages, the city’s heritage and diversity are reflected in a variety of photographic essays, including the annual Mid-South Fair and Historic Beale Street.
Memphis in Vintage Postcards
This book, containing over 175 vintage postcards, invites readers to see one of the South’s most historic cities as it looked in the earlier part of the 20th century—a time when the city was experiencing unparalleled growth. Included in this treasure of visual history are scenes of early river commerce, historic hotels such as the Peabody Hotel and Hotel Claridge, as well as examples of the rapid development of downtown, showcasing Beale Street, Madison Avenue, and Main Street.
Beale Street by Drs. Beverly G. Bond and Janann Sherman
Drs. Beverly G. Bond and Janann Sherman are history professors at the University of Memphis. Their previous book collaboration, Memphis in Black and White, is a history of the city's transformation from Mississippi cotton port to modern metropolis and the people who made it happen.
Memphis by John Dougan
Author John Dougan, Assistant Archivist at the Memphis/Shelby County Public Library and Information Center, has compiled a rich compendium of Memphis history using the extensive photograph collection of the Library’s History Department. His tribute to Memphis represents one of the most interesting visual records of the city’s people and places available in book form.
Memphis in Vintage Postcards by Scott Faragher and Katherine Harrington
Authors Scott Faragher and Katherine Harrington have created, in word and image, an insightful history, sharing Memphis’ unique story and traditions. A treasure of visual history, Memphis will appeal to all readers, whether a longtime native, a newcomer to the region, or simply a visitor to the city famous for the blues and barbecue ribs.