Title:
New Federal Building
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
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Title:
Cossitt Library
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Memphis Public Library
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Title:
St. Jude Hospital
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Famous Research Center
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Title:
The New Auditorium - The Amphitheatre
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Long an ideal convention location in an ideal convention city, Memphis' new Auditorium now offers every possible facility for conventions, automobile, industrial or heavy equipment shows. It is the center of large cultural shows and banquets.
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Title:
New Federal Building
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
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Title:
Veterans Administration Hospital
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Located in Memphis' Medical Center is this new Veterans Administration Hospital, one of the largest in the Nation.
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Title:
Municipal Airport
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Memphis Metropolitan Airport ranks with the country's prettiest and most functional airports. Memphis is served by nine airlines having annual passenger volume of more than 2 1/4 million.
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Title:
Greyhound Bus Terminal
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen
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Title:
Town Park Motor Hotel
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
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Title:
Leahy's Motel
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
3070 Summer Ave., Memphis, Tenn. U.S. Highways 70-64-79 100% Air-Conditioned Swimming Pool Free Radio & TV in the room Phones: GL 2-9136 or FA 3-2486 Owned and operated by Mr. & Mrs. A. T. Leahy A Cordial welcome awaits you.
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Title:
Leahy's Motel
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome PM 1957 Oct-8
Description:
LEAHY'S MOTEL 3070 Summer Ave., Memphis, Tenn. U.S. Highways 70-64-79 Modern Cottages 100% Air Conditioned Phone 33-2486 and 4-9136 Owned and operated by Mr. & Mrs. A. T. Leahy
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Title:
Hotel Peabody
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen PM 1945 Dec-1
Description:
"The South's Finest - One of America's Best" 625 Rooms - 625 Baths Home of famous "Skyway" and "Plantation Roof Garden"
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Title:
Administration Building, N.A.T.T.C. Night Scene
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen
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Title:
Naval Air Technical Training Center - Entrance
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen PM 1945 May-16
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Title:
Museum of Natural History and Industrial Arts - Pink Palace
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
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Title:
Hotel Peabody
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back PM 1930 Nov-11
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Title:
Crystal Tourist Court and Modern Cottages
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
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Title:
Beale Street
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Colourpicture Publishers Inc.
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Title:
M. E. Church South
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back PM 1912 Sep-25
Description:
Pub. by the Wright Drug Store
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Title:
HOLIDAY INN River Bluff
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
340 West Illinois Avenue Visitors to The Roman Room Restaurant and The Zodiac Lounge, Top O' The Bluff on the sixth floor of the Holiday Inn-River Bluff, are treated to a panoramic view of the mighty Mississippi River and the brigdes that span the historic stream of Memphis.
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Title:
Memphis Metropolitan Airport
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome PM 1963 Nov-12
Description:
This magnificent new terminal building, with over 150 flights daily, was designed to meet operating requirements of 7 airlines serving Memphis, providing maximum comfort, convenience and safety for air travelers.
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Title:
Memphis Crump Blvd. TraveLodge
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
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Title:
The Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
The Le Bonheur Children's Hospital is a referral center for the more difficult pediatric illnesses, open heart surgery and correction of spinal curvature. When the doors of the hospital were opened in 1952, the key was thrown away indicating that no child would ever be denied admittance
Mike Roberts
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Title:
Rawleigh's Stock Dip Factory
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Leahy's Motel
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome PM 1953 Dec-19
Description:
3070 Summer Ave., U.S. Highways 70 - 64 - 79. Modern cottages, 100% air-conditioned. Owned and operated by Mr. & Mrs. A. T. Leahy.
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Title:
East High School
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome PM 1953 Aug-24
Description:
This beautiful school, Memphis' newest and largest, has the latest facilities for educating Memphis' youth from kindergarten through the 12th grade.
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Title:
Holiday Inn Midtown
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Phone: BR 4-8400, AC: 901, TWX: 901-278-1923 Swimming Pool - Air-Conditioned - Restaurant Free T - Free Teletype Reservation Your Host from Coast-to-Coast
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Title:
Madison Ave., Looking East
Memphis Tennessee (TN), White Border unused
Description:
Looking east on Madison Avenue, in the heart of the financial district - the Wall Street of the Middle South. On the left in the background is the Exchange Building. On the right are the Union and Planters Bank Bldg., the Fidelity Bank Bldg., and the First National Bank Bldg.
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Title:
Front Row
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Hotel Claridge The Balinese Room
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
Description:
The South's most exotic supper club. Memphis' Finest Hotel. 400 rooms with bath, air conditioned rooms, coffee shop, cocktail lounge, top room and all public space air conditioned. Dancing nightly in the Balinese Room or on the Magnolia Roof Gardens to nationally famous orchestras.
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Title:
Cotton Steamer Boat
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 Apr-28
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Title:
Parade Ground, N.A.T.T.C., Recreation Hall "C" in Background
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen
Description:
With their own Recreation Buildings and Barracks in the background, Bluejackets of NATTC Memphis drill under arms on the Parade Ground as a regular part of their Navy Training.
Curt Teich & Co.
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Title:
Beal Street
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
World renowned as the home of W.C. Handy, Father of American Blues Music.
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Title:
Holiday Inn South
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Air-Conditioned - Swimming Pool -Restaurant - Room Television - Close to Municipal Airport. U. S. 51 South -2300 S. Bellevue
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Title:
Holiday Inn Hotel Courts
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
450 Rooms, 450 Baths in four locations. 100% Air Conditioned, Steam Heat. Restaurant in Connection; Sample Rooms. Banquet and Convention Facilities for 500 in "Holiday Room". AAA Approved.
Dexter Press, Inc.
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Title:
Overton Park
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back PM 1911
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Title:
Wm. Len Hotel
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen PM 1938 Jul-21
Description:
Memphis' newest commercial hotel, located at Monroe and Main Street in the heart of the business district. 250 rooms. 250 baths. Every modern convenience. Finest Coffee shop in the South
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Title:
Main Street
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
during the colorful Cotton Carnival Parade.
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Title:
Holiday Inn - Poplar East
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
5697 Poplar Avenue, Memphis Tennessee Whether you stay a day or a week, you will never enjoy it more than at this beautiful Holiday Inn in Memphis, home of Holiday Inns of America, Inc. Tel: 682-7881 - AC: 901 Your Host from Coast to Coast
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Title:
Holiday Inn East
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Savor southern food and hospitality at its finest at the Golden Gate Restaurant of Holiday Inn-East.
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Title:
Shelby Motel
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome
Description:
Wilbur Curtis Simmons Beautyrest - Air Conditioned - Room Control Radiant Steam Heat - TV - Clock Radios - Wall to Wall Carpet - Dining Room - Swimming Pool and Playground. AAA
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Title:
Holiday Inn South
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
US Highway 51 South. 2300 South Bellevue. The nautical atmosphere of the Seafare Restaurant is enough to make any sea dog feel at home. Although seafood is the specialty, there are disyes to please every taste.
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Title:
Holiday Inn Midtown
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
U.S. Hwys. 64, 70, 72 & 79 1262 Union Avenue This beautiful Inn is the home of the Bull 'n Bear Restaurant where the latest stock market quotations are a popular feature. Tel: 274-8400, AC: 901
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Title:
Main Street Looking North
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
API
Colourpicture Publishers, Inc.
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Title:
Bridges Over the Mississippi River
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
From Arkansas to Memphis, Tennessee.
Colourpicture Publishers, Inc.
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Title:
Holiday Inn Downtown, 24 North Third Street
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
8th floor swimming pool - free self parking. Next door to Memphis' tallest edifice, the Sterick Building. Convenient to downtown Memphis. Tel: 525-8363. AC: 901. TWX: 901-278-1996 Your Host from Coast to Coast
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Title:
Goldsmith's Restaurant
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen PM 1954 Aug-17
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Title:
50th Anniversary Naval Air Reserve
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
One of the eight commands located aboard the Naval Air Station, Memphis is the Headquarters for the Chief of Naval Air Technical Training, who directs a vast technical training program with schools and detachments. The Naval Air Station is also host command to the largest inland activity within naval aviation, the Memphis naval Air Technical Training Center.
Bluff City News Co.
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Title:
Hotel Peabody (An Alsonett Hotel)
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
"The South's Finest - One of America's Best" Completely air-conditioned; private automobile entrance; nationally famous orchestras in the famous "Skyway" and Plantation Roof.
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Title:
Entrance, Memphis Zoological Gardens
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome PM 1953 Sep-20
Description:
Globe Color Illustrators In Overton Park. One of the world's best free zoos, open the year round, with a free children's circus every afternoon during the summer months at 2:30 pm.
Dexter Press, Inc.
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Title:
Aerial View of State University
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Memphis State University has an enrollment of more than 14,500. Bachelor degrees are awarded in education, business administration, industrial technology, law, engineering, and liberal arts. The university's graduate program includes master's degrees in art, business administration, education, science, arts and teach, and science and teaching. Also offered is the PhD in psychology and education.
Colourpicture Publishers, Inc.
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Title:
Southwestern at Memphis
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
This is a coeducational college located on North Parkway, just north of Overton Park. The classic Gothic buildings are situated on a beautiful tree-shaded campus.
Dexter Press, Inc.
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Title:
St. Joseph Hospital
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Showing new additions. This 400-bed hospital serves West Tennessee, East Arkansas, and North Mississippi.
Colourpicture Publishers, Inc.
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Title:
Admiral Ben Bow Inn
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
G. W. Sipe Photos 1120 Union Ave. 134 deluxe rooms. BRoadway 4-0633. Individually controlled air conditioning and heating thermostats. Swimming pool. TV. Direct dialing phones in each room. Radio and background music. Cocktail lounge. 2 dining rooms. Conference rooms.
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Title:
Adnerton's Oyster Bay
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Your visit to Memphis is not complete until you have visited one of Anderton's Restaurants featuring New Orleans style seafood and Kansas City steaks. Oysters on 1/2 shell year around from our New Orleans style oyster bar.
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Title:
Memphis Metropolitan Airport
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Serving 7 airlines with over 150 flights daily.
Curt Teich & Co.
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Title:
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Bluff City News Co.
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Title:
Baptist Memorial Hospital as Seen From Union Ave.
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Curt Teich & Co.
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Title:
Southland Mall
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
The beautiful and new Southland Mall in Memphis, Tenn. Year around shopping in 72-degree comfort. Attractively placed in the midst of tropical planting areas. A must for Memphis visitors.
Colourpicture Publishers, Inc.
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Title:
West Hall, Memphis State University
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Bluff City News Co.
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Title:
Main Street Looking North
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome PM 1954 Apr-14
Description:
Jack M. Fletcher Showing the entrance to the Gayoso Hotel, one of Memphis' oldest historical hotels.
Dexter Press, Inc.
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Title:
Beale Street View
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
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Title:
The Beautiful New Town Park Motor Hotel
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
John A. Stryker East end of Mississippi River, only 2 minutes from downtown Memphis. 150 year round air conditioned rooms and suites. Fine foods; 24 hour room service; swimming pool; room phones; muzak and TV. Phone Whitehall 2-3222. Also affiliated with Park Plaza motels in St. Louis, Texarkana, Fort Worth, Amraillo, Raton, NM, Flagstaff, AZ. The Catalina in Wichita Falls, Texas and the Town House and Belmont Motor Hotels in Dallas.
Colourpicture Publishers, Inc.
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Title:
Skyway, Hotel Peabody
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
An Alsonett Hotel. The South's most beautiful supper club, located atop Hotel Peabody, features nationally known orchestras the year around for dining and dancing.
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Title:
Town Park Motor Hotel
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
John A. Stryker The beautiful new Town Park Motor Hotel, "The Pride of Memphis" East end of Mississippi River Bridge; one hundred fifty air conditioned rooms; swimming pool; television; fine foods 24 hour room service; room phones; muzak; only two minutes from downtown Memphis, Phone 39-32-22. Also affiliated with Park Plaza Motels in St. Louis; Texarkana; Tulsa; Fort Worth; Amarillo; Raton, New Mexico; Flagstaff, Arizona; and the Belmont Motor Hotel in Dallas.
Colourpicture Publishers, Inc.
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Title:
Leahy's Tourist Court and Trailer Park
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome PM 1953 Dec-19
Description:
3070 Summer Ave., US Highways 70-64-79. Modern cottages and trailer park. Owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. A.T. Leahy.
Dexter Press, Inc.
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Title:
Looking Along Beale Street
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Immortalized by W.C. Handy's "Beale Street Blues" and "Memphis Blues," Beale Street still resounds with song and laughter and remains the social and economic capital for Negroes of Mississippi, Arkansas, and West Tennessee.
Colourpicture Publishers, Inc.
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Title:
River-Rail-Truck Terminal
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
This new $1,500,000 public terminal on industrialized Presidents Island has four unloading points, providing modern facilities for the handling of cargo from Mississippi River barges direct to railroad cars or trucks. 5 1/2 million tons of freight are shipped in and out of the Port of Memphis each year.
Colourpicture Publishers Inc.
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Title:
Holiday Inn Hotel Courts
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome PM 1955 Aug-22
Description:
4022 US Highway 51 North; 3 other locations in Memphis: US Highway 70,79 & 64 East; US 61 South - US 51 South. 450 rooms, 450 baths, 100% air-conditioned, steam heat, pleasure eating, limited free sample rooms upon request; Your host from Coast-to-Coast.
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Title:
Lynnhurst Sanitarium
Memphis Tennessee (TN), White Border unused
Description:
Dr. S. T. Rucker's Private Sanitarium for Nervous Diseases, Mild Mental Disorders and Drug Addictions. Beautiful park-like grounds. Elegance and comforts of a well-appointed home.
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Title:
Entrance to Southwestern, "The College of the Mississippi Valley"
Memphis Tennessee (TN), White Border unused
Description:
This is Memphis' first college of liberal arts and is now in its second year of service in this city after half a century of usefulness in Clarksville, Tenn. Located on a beautiful wooded campus on North Parkway, opposite Overton Park, the buildings of vari-colored stones are among the finest examples of college architecture in the United States.
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Title:
Entrance to Zoological Garden, Overton Park
Memphis Tennessee (TN), White Border unused
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Title:
E.H Crump Electric Substation
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome
Description:
One of 20 electric distribution centers of the municipally operated Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division, owned by the people of Memphis. Among the fastest growing cities in America, Memphis counts its low cost electricity with its many other assets.
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Title:
The Famouse Wallace E. Johnson Cinderella Home
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome
Description:
One of hundreds of Pleasure Living Homes being Built Now in Memphis By Wallace E. Johnson, Memphis' Largest Home Builder. 875 Rayner. BR 5-1182.
Dexter Press, Inc.
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Title:
The W.T. Rawleigh Company, Memphis Factory
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back unused
Description:
This immense fireproof steel and concrete building, with brick and stone trimmings, was officially reported by the Tennessee Factory Inspector at 100 per cent - this means that it is perfect as a model in hygiene and efficiency. In it all Rawleigh products sold in the South are made. It is noted for its architectural excellence. Its five light and airy floors are equipped better than any similar plant in the South. It has the largest number of employees of any similar industry in Memphis. It carries the largest stocks, produces the greatest number and variety of products sold in the South.
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Title:
Goldsmith's Restaurant
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
Description:
Goldsmith's beautiful restaurant is the ONE and ONLY eating place in any Memphis Department Store recommended by Duncan Hines. Goldsmith's restaurant features a private Men's Grill reserved for gentlemen only.
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Title:
The John Gerber Co.
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
Description:
On Main St., Opposite Court Square The Mid-South's Finest Store 1960 Parking spaces within two blocks
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Title:
William Len Hotel
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
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Title:
Madison Avenue
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
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Title:
Main Street
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
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Title:
Scene at Municipal Airport
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen PM 1950 May-03
Description:
Administration Building The $65,000 administration building at the Memphis Airport is one of the country's most up-to-date. There is a control tower through which all traffic of the airport is regulated by radio, and stop and go beams atop the building. There are runways in the eight compass directions. Three air transport lines serve Memphis.
E. C. Kropp Co.
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Title:
Hotel William Len
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
Description:
Memphis' newest hotel. Located at Main and Monroe, in the heart of business & theatrical district. 250 rooms & suites, all with baths. Air conditioned coffee shop.
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Title:
William Len Hotel
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen PM 1948
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Title:
William Len Hotel
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
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Title:
Main Street
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen PM 1947 May-24
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Title:
Pavilion, Overton Park
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Cotton Transportation by Road
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 Feb-9
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Title:
Memphis TraveLodge
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome PM 1960
Description:
265 Union Avenue (downtown)- 75 Beautiful Fireproof, Soundproof Rooms. Close to Stores-Theatres-Churches and Business Buildings-On U.S. Highways..51-64-70-72-79. Air-Conditioned-Free TV-Room Phones-Heated Swimming Pool-Radio-Message Light-Room Music-Courtesy Coffee-Travel Credit Cards Accepted-American Express-Diners'-Hilton-Approved. AAA
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Title:
Memphis TraveLodge
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
75 Beautiful Fireproof, Soundproof Rooms. Center of downtown at 265 Union Avenue. Close to Stores - Theatres - Churches and Business Buildings - On U.S. Highways...51-64-70-72-79. Air-Conditioned - Free TV - Room Phones - Heated Swimming Pool - Radio - Message Light - Room Music - Courtesy Coffee - Travel Credit Cards Accepted - American Express - Diners' - Hilton - Approved. AAA.
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Title:
Holiday Inn West
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
U.S. 61 - 980 South Third. Air-Conditioned - Swimming Pool -Restaurant. In the City's Business District.
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Title:
Memphis TraveLodge Motel
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome PM 196-0
Description:
Downtown Memphis TraveLodge. 265 Union Avenue. Phone JA 7-4306. 75 Beautiful Fireproof, Soundproof Rooms. Center of downtown Memphis - Close to Stores - Theatres - Churches and Business Buildings - on U.S. Highways 51-64-70-72-79. Air-Conditioned - Free TV - Room Phones - Heated Swimming Pool - Radio - Message Light - Room Music - Courtesy Coffee - Travel Credit Cards Accepted - American Express - Diners' - Hilton - Approved.
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Title:
Downtown Memphis TraveLodge
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
265 Union Avenue. Phone JA 7-4306. 75 Beautiful Fireproof, Soundproof Rooms Center of downtown Memphis - Close to Stores - Theatres - Churches and Business Buildings - on U.S. highways, 51 - 64 - 70 - 72 - 79. Air-Conditioned - Free TV - Room Phones - Heated Swimming Pool - Cafe - Travel Credit Cards Accepted - American Express - Diners' - Hilton - Appoved.
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Title:
Downtown Memphis TraveLodge
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
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Title:
Downtown Memphis TraveLodge
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Wilbur Curtis
Koppel Color Cards
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Title:
Hotel Peabody
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen PM 1929
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Title:
Town Park Motor Hotel
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
The Beautiful New "Pride of Memphis". East end of Mississippi River Bridge. One Hundred Fifty Air Conditioned Rooms; Swimming Pool; Television; Fine Foods; 24 Hour Room Service; Room Phones; Muzak. Only two minutes from downtown Memphis. AAA approved. Also affiliated with Park Plaza Motels in St. Louis; Texarkana; Tulsa; Fort Worth; Amarillo; Raton, New Mexico; Flagstaff, Arizona; and the Belmont Motor Hotel in Dallas.
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Title:
Town Park Motor Hotel
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
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Title:
Town Park Motor Hotel
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
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Title:
Freight Barges on Mississippi River
Memphis Tennessee (TN), White Border unused
Description:
Chamber of Commerce
Colourpicture
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Title:
Water View from the Wharf
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back PM 1908
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Title:
Unloading Cotton at Levee
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 Aug-03
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Title:
Greetings from Memphis
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
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Title:
Greetings from Memphis
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
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Title:
Greetings from Memphis, Tenn. Dixieland
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
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Title:
Overton Park
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back unused
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Title:
University of Tennessee, School of Medicine
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
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Title:
General Forest Monument
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Tennessee Club
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back unused
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Title:
The Levee from the Bluff
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back unused
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Title:
River View, Memphis, Tenn
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Famous Court Square
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen PM 1949 May-23
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Title:
The Embers
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
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Title:
Leahy's Motel
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
3070 Summer Avenue.
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Title:
Mississippi Levee
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge and Restaurant
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Jumbo/Large Format unused
Description:
3280 Elvis Presley Boulevard.
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Title:
Court Square
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back PM 1908 Apr-18
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Title:
The Alabaster Sphinx
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Downtown Memphis TraveLodge
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome PM 1962
Description:
265 Union Avenue; Phone JA 7-4306; 75 beautiful fireproof, soundproof rooms; center of downtown Memphis; close to stores, theatres, churches and business buildings; on US Highways 51-64-70-72-79; air conditioned, free TV, room phones, heated swimming pool, radio, message light, room music, courtesy coffee; travel credit cards accepted; American Express, Diners, Hilton, Approved
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Title:
St. Joseph's Hospital
Memphis Tennessee (TN), White Border unused
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Title:
Main Street Looking North from Union
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back PM 1908 Nov-2
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Title:
Greyhound Bus Terminal
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
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Title:
William Len Hotel
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
Description:
Memphis' newest commercial hotel, located at Monroe and Main Street in the heart of the business district. 250 rooms. 250 baths. Every modern convenience. Finest coffee shop in the South
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Title:
Entrance to Memphis Zoo
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
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Title:
Brooks Memorial Art Gallery
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Southwestern College - Boys Dormitory
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Real Photo unused
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Title:
General Forest Monument
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Memphis Trust Co. Building
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Memphis Memorial Stadium
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Dominating the sports complex at the Fairground in midtown Memphis is a 50,160 seat Memorial Stadium. It is the home of the Liberty Bowl Game and Memphis State University Tigers
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Title:
Rawleigh's Stock Dip Factory
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back PM 1971 Oct-20
Description:
Of the 200,000,000 head of livestock on American farms, more are protected against disease and parasites by Rawleigh's Dip & Disinfectant than by any other similar preparation. These two dip factories, the largest in the work, are used exclusively in manufacturing Rawleigh's Dip & Disinfectant, a preparation 4 1/2 times stronger than carbolic acid and having 50 farm uses. Their combined daily output of Dip is sufficient to make 200,000 gallons of antiseptic solution
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Title:
Allyn & Company Order Receipt
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome PM Feb-26
Description:
Dear Customer: Your order for jacket and trousers was shipped to you today by parcel post COD. The amount you pay the postman including postage will be $13.70. Please be looking for it as the package will arrive in the next few days. Thank you
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Title:
Methodist Hospital
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Founded in 1924, and owned by the N. Mississippi, N. Arkansas, and Memphis Conferences of the Methodist Church, became a 500 bed hospital with the opening of its $5,800,000 East wing. This modern hospital is located at 1265 Union Ave
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Title:
Shipment of Logs by River
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back PM 1909 Oct-29
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Title:
Moving Cotton on the Levee
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back PM 1915 Jan-16
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Title:
Cossill Library
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back PM 1909 Oct-4
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Title:
A Typical Sawmill
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back PM 1909 Sep-17
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Title:
Confederate Park
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Bird's Eye View
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back PM 1909 Feb-19
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Title:
Bird's Eye View of Madison Avenue
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen PM 1945 May-3
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Title:
A Schwab
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
A department store. Since its founding in 1876, this store has been owned and operated by the Schwab family. It is the oldest, working, old-styled family owned general store in the mid-south and is the permanent home of the A. Schwab Beale St. Museum
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Title:
A. Schwab Department Store
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
A. Schwab, a department store. Since it's founding in 1876, this store has been owned and operated by the Schwab family. It is the oldest, working, old-styled, family owned general store in the Mid-South and is the permanent home of the A. Schwab "Beale St." museum. 163 Beale St. Memphis
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Title:
Cositt Library and Custom House
Memphis Tennessee (TN), White Border unused
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Title:
Southwestern College at Memphis
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
This is a coeducational college located on North Parkway, just north of Overton Park. The classic gothic buildings are situated on a beautiful tree-shaded campus. Kodachrome by Globe Color Illustrators
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Title:
Sterick Building
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
Description:
The twenty-nine story Sterick Tower is the newest tallest and largest of Memphis office structures. It is located in the heart of downtown Memphis and provides a most attractive addition to the fast growing skyline of the city
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Title:
Administration Building, Southwestern University
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
Description:
"The College of the Mississippi Valley"
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Title:
Confederate Park, Summer Gardens of East Parkway, Hisotric De Soto Park, Forrest Park
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
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Title:
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
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Title:
Hospitals
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
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Title:
Bellevue Baptist Church
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
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Title:
Columbian Mutual Tower
Memphis Tennessee (TN), White Border unused
Description:
The $1,500,000 Columbian Mutual Life Assurance Tower is Memphis' tallest office building. Of white tile, it is one of the striking features of the down town section of the city. The building has 21 stories with 266 offices. The beauty of the exterior is matched by that of the interior
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Title:
Mark Twain - The Family Cafeteria
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
4320 Summer Avenue. Highways 64, 70 and 79
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Title:
Mark Twain
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
The family cafeteria. Featuring Charglo broil steaks. 4320 Summer Ave. 683-7571. Hwys. 64 - 70 - 79
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Title:
Federal Barge Line Entering Memphis Terminals
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen PM 1947 Mar-11
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Title:
Sheraton Motor Inn
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
889 Union Avenue; telephone (901) 526-8481. Located in the heart of mid-town Memphis; close to Memphis Medical Center; luxury accommodations; dining room, New Orleans Lounge; meeting and banquet facilities for 400; completely air conditioned; family plan; swimming pool; free parking. Dial 800-325-3535 free for worldwide Sheraton reservations
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Title:
Sterick Building at Night
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
Description:
The twenty nine story Sterick Tower is the newest, tallest and largest of Memphis office structures. It is located in the heart of downtown Memphis and provides a most attractive addition to the fast growing skyline of the city
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Title:
Crescent Lake Tourist Court
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen PM 1951 Jul-2
Description:
Recommended by Duncan Hines. Each cottage with colored tile bath; steam heat; Beauty Rest mattresses; Beauty Rest bed springs; individual ceiling and attic fans; radio; telephone; attached garage with overhead locked doors; 20 minutes from Main Street
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Title:
Hotel Claridge
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
Description:
"The South's Smartest Hotel" 400 ROOMS -- 400 BATHS Air-Cooled Coffee Shop and Old English Tavern Cascades Roof Garden and famous Twentieth Century Room. Featuring nationally known orchestras the year 'round. Located in the heart of the downtown district
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Title:
Confederate Park
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Lobby, Hotel Chisca
Memphis Tennessee (TN), White Border PM 1925 Nov-9
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Title:
First Assembly of God
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Jumbo/Large Format unused
Description:
255 North Highland. A dynamic church with a program of evangelism both at home and abroad, ministering to men and women of all walks of life
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Title:
Baptist Memorial Hospital and Physicians' and Surgeons' Building
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen PM 1935 May-16
Description:
BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL The South's Greatest Hospital. The Most Complete Service of any Hospital in the United States. Four Hundred Beds, Splendid Hotel, Doctors' Office Building, Grill, Drug Store, Barber Shop, Beauty Shop. Flower Shop - All Under One Roof and a Garage Adjoining. 1929 Record - 15,094 Patients' Admitted. Charity $228,413,16. No Endowment, Community Chest or Taxation Support
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Title:
Bellevue Baptist Church
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen
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Title:
Shrine Building
Memphis Tennessee (TN), White Border unused
Description:
Shrine Building, home of Al Chymia Temple Mystic Shrine, which maintains headquarters in beautifully fitted rooms. The building is a 12-story structure, with sixty-eight offices and seven stores. It cost $794,542
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Title:
Hotel Chisca
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen
Description:
400 outside rooms; traditional southern cooking in the air-conditioned Chisca Grill; air conditioned guest rooms; banquet facilities for all occasions; convenient garage connections; free parking grounds
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Title:
Shearton Motor Inn
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome
Description:
889 Union Avenue. Located in the heart of mid-town. Close to Memphis Medical Center. Luxury accommodations, dining room, New Orleans Lounge, meeting and banquet facilities for 400. Completely air conditioned, family plan, swimming pool, free parking
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Title:
Memphis Crump Blvd. TraveLodge
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
180 E Crump Blvd. at Third Street. 85 beautifully furnished rooms, central heating and air conditioned. Room controlled. Heated pool. Dining room connected from our lobby. Located at the Crossroads of the Mid-South
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Title:
Hotel Claridge
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome
Description:
Memphis' tallest and most modern hotel. Beautifully located in the business district, convenient to shops, theatres, etc. Four hundred modern rooms and four smart restaurants. 100% air conditioned - Complimentary TV in every room-free parking
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Title:
Crescent Lake Motel Courts
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome PM 1964 Mar-15
Description:
East on Highway 70-64-79 5110 Summer Ave. Memphis, Tenn. Free TV in all rooms Steam Heat and 100% Air-Conditioned. Each Cottage Tile Bath, attached Garages with Overhead Locked Doors. Radio and Telephone. Beautyrest Mattresses and Box Springs. Twenty Minutes from Main Street Restaurant within Two Blocks PHONES: MUTUAL 5-6033 - 5-9170
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Title:
Holiday Inn, Medical Center
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Madison Ave. at Pauline St. Comfort, service, and convenient location in the heart of the vast Medical Center complex mark this newest addition to Memphis Holiday Inns. Tel: 278-4400 AC: 901
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Title:
Approaching the City
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Methodist Hospital
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
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Title:
Saint Jude Hospital
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome PM 1965 Sep-30
Description:
Saint Jude Hospital, 332 No. Lauderdale, Memphis, Tenn. Danny Thomas, founder. A children's research Hospital, dedicated to the study and care of children with serious diseases
Colourpicture Publishers, Inc
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Title:
A Schwab Storefront, 163 Beale Street
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
A. Schwab, a department store. Since it's founding in 1876, this store has been owned and operated by the Schwab family. It is the oldest, working, old-styled, family owned general store in the Mid-South and is the permanent home of the A. Schwab "Beale St" museum
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Title:
Holiday Inn Downtown
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome PM 1967 Feb-3
Description:
24 North Third Street. 8th floor swimming pool; free self parking; next door to Memphis' tallest edifice, the Sterick Building; convenient to downtown Memphis. Tel: 525-8363, AC: 901; TWX: 901-278-1996
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Title:
Holiday Inn Hotel Courts
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
4941 Summer Ave. - US 70, 79 & 64 East. Phone: 34-6687; 3 other locations in Memphis: US 61 South - US 51 North - US 51 South. 450 rooms; 450 baths; 100% air-conditioned; steam heat; pleasure eating; bridal suite; free swimming pool for guests only. Your host from coast-to-coast
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Title:
Holiday Inn Hotel Courts
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
4941 Summer Ave. - U.S. 70, 79 & 64 East Phone: 34-6687 3 Other Locations in Memphis: U.S. 61 South - U.S. 51 North - U.S. 51 South 450 Rooms - 450 Baths - 100% Air-Conditioned - Steam Heat - Pleasure Eating - Bridal Suite Free Swimming Pool for Guests Only
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Title:
Auditorium
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
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Title:
Hotel William Len Memphis
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
Description:
Wm. Len Hotel, Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis' newest hotel. Located at Main and Monroe, in the heart of Business & Theatrical district. 250 Rooms & Suites. All with baths. Air Conditioned Coffee Shop
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Title:
Chucalissa Museum, Memphis State University
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
1987 Indian Village Drive. The blowgun was widely used for hunting small game. There is no record of poisoned darts being used north of Mexico. This is a modern Choctaw blowgun made from cane
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Title:
Beale Street - Home of the Blues
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome PM 1962 Aug-8
Description:
World renowned as the home of W. C. Handy - Father of American Blues Music
Dexter
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Title:
East High School
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
This beautiful school, Memphis' newest and largest, has the latest facilities for educating Memphis' youth from kindergarten through the 12th grade
Dexter Press Inc
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Title:
Methodist Hospital
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
Description:
Bluff City News Co
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Title:
Southwestern Entrance: The College of the Mississippi Valley
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen PM 1950 Oct-23
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Title:
Poised A-4 Skyhawk Jets of the Combat Ready Naval Air Reserve
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
One of the eight commands located aboard the Naval Air Station, Memphis is the headquarters for the Chief of Naval Air Technical Training who directs a vast technical training program with schools and detachments. The Naval Air Station is also host command to the largest inland activity within naval aviation, the Memphis Naval Air Technical Training Center
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Title:
Memphis Trust Building
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back PM 1906 Apr-1
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Title:
Harbor and Water Front
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Tennessee Trust Building
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906 Apr-2
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Title:
Hotel King Cotton
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Wilbur Curtis Front street; overlooking Confederate Park and Mississippi River. A distinctive address, all rooms with air conditioning, ice water; radio and television; delightful riverfront restaurant. Telephone JA 6-5883; Teletype ME 281
Koppel Color Cards
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Title:
Hotel King Cotton
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Overlooking Confederate Park and Mississippi River. A distinctive address, all rooms with air conditioning, ice water, Radio and Television. Delightful riverfront restaurant. Telephone JA 6-5883. Teletype ME 2881
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Title:
St.Jude Childrens Research Hospital
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Founded by Danny Thomas, it is the world's only institute devoted entirely to research and care of catastrophic childhood diseases including leukemia and muscular dystrophy
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Title:
New Mid-South Coliseum
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Seating 13,500 in Mid-South Fairgrounds. Has permanent ice rink and features public ice skating. Is home of Memphis Wings, professional hockey club, home court of Memphis State University basketball team, and locale of Mid-South Fair Variety shows. In background is new Memphis Stadium
Colourpicture
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Title:
Confederate and Jefferson Davis Parks
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen PM 1959 Jan-8
Description:
Overlook Mud Island between the Wolf and the Mississippi River
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Title:
The Continental Luxury Apartments
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Memphis' finest high rise apartments. Lamar at Central in the "Golden Triangle." Brochure furnished upon request. Resident manager - 1422 Lamar Ave., Memphis, Tenn., Phone BR6-2261
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Title:
Russells' Restaurant
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
220 S. Claybrook First in quality - fairest in prices - fastest in service - free parking - "Serving the finest foods in the land"
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Title:
Entrance to Southwestern, the College of the Mississippi Valley
Memphis Tennessee (TN), White Border PM 1934 Nov-6
Description:
This is Memphis' first college of liberal arts. Located on a beautiful wooded campus on North Parkway, opposite Overton Park, the buildings of vari-colored stone are among the finest examples of college architecture in the United States
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Title:
The Claridge Hotel
Memphis Tennessee (TN), White Border PM 1924 Jul-5
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Title:
Memphis Downtown Travelodge
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
265 Union Ave. Tel: 527-4306 74 beautiful fireproof, soundproof rooms, center of downtown Memphis. Close to stores, theatres, churches and main business enter, on Highways US 51, 64, 70, 72 79. Air conditioned. Free color TV, room phones. Heated swimming pool, radio, message light, room music, courtesy coffee, credit cards accepted, American Express, Diners, Hilton, Mobil, Sinclair, Bank of America. Airport limousine service all flights daily. Restaurant adjoining. Free advance reservation. Watts 1-800-255-3050
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Title:
Holiday Inn Hotel Courts
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
980 South Third St. - U.S. 61 South; Phone: Jackson 5-7381; 3 other locations in Memphis; U.S. 70, 79 & 64 East - U.S. 51 North; U.S. 51 South. 490 rooms - 490 baths - 100% air-conditioned - steam heat - pleasure eating - room telephones - sample rooms; world's first highway hotel with convention facilities for 500; free T.V. in every room. Your host from coast-to-coast
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Title:
Memphis State College
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
The "Quadrangle" around which are the Air Force, R. O. T. C. headquarters, the Student Center, the modern cafeteria, and the Administration Building
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Title:
Southwestern at Memphis
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
This is a coeducational college located on North Parkway, just north of Overton Park. The classic gothic buildings are situated on a beautiful tree-shaded campus
Dextone
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Title:
Memphis State College
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
"Mynders Hall," women's dormitory which provides 160 co-eds with all the modern facilities for living and recreation
Dextone
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Title:
Southwestern University
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
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Title:
University of Tennessee School of Medicine
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
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Title:
Aerial View of Downtown Memphis
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Bluff City News Co
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Title:
Memphis Memorial Stadium
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Home of the Annual Liberty Bowl games, has a seating capacity of 50,160. This stadium is also the home gridiron for the Memphis State University Tigers
Colourpicture
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Title:
Memphis Metropolitan Airport
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Serving 7 airlines with over 150 flights daily
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Title:
Mid-South Coliseum
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
New Mid-South Coliseum, seating 13,500, is Mid-South Fairgrounds, Memphis, Tenn. Has permanent ice rink and features public ice skating. Is home of Memphis Wings, professional hockey club, home court of Memphis State University basketball team, and locale of Mid-South Fair Variety Shows. In background is new Memphis Stadium
Bluff City News Co
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Title:
Memphis Museum, Chickasaw Gardens
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
API Memphis
Colourpicture
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Title:
New Federal Building
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
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Title:
West Hall, Memphis State University
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Bluff City News Co
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Title:
Aerial view of Memphis
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Memphis-on-the-Mississippi River si the social, cultural and economic capital of the mid-south. A wholesaling, retailing, manufacturing and transportation center, Memphis is the world's largest spot cotton market and world's largest inland hardwood market. Here too are six colleges and a great medical center. 1958 population by special U.S. Census was 488-500
Colourpicture
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Title:
Methodist Hospital
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Showing the new wing, which was completed in 1966
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Title:
Saint Jude Hospital
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
332 No. Lauderdale, Memphis, Tenn. Danny Thomas, founder. A children's research Hospital, dedicated to the study and care of children with serious diseases
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Title:
Court Square, Columbia Mutual Tower
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
API Memphis
Bluff City News Co
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Title:
Memphis Public Library, Cossitt Library
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Thomspson's Community Service
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Title:
Shelby County Courthouse
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
County was established in 1819, Andrew Jackson and Issac Shelby were appointed United States Commissioners to arrange the purchase of the Western district from the Chickasaw Indian Nation in 1818
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Title:
"Home of the Cotton Carnival"
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
A colorful float, showing Main St., Memphis, during the Cotton Carnival Parade
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Title:
Main St
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Main St. in Memphis Tenn., during the colorful Cotton Carnival Parade
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Title:
Beale Street
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Immortalized by W. C. Handy's "Beale Street Blues" and "Memphis Blues." Beal Street still resounds with song and laughter and remains the social and economic capital for Negroes of Mississippi, Arkansas and West Tennessee
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Title:
Beale Street - Home of the Blues
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
World renowned as the home of W. C. Handy - Father of American Blues Music
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Title:
Ellis Auditorium
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Recently modernized at a cost of over $3,000,000 this magnificent building is air-conditioned and equipped with escalators. A total of 16 meeting rooms accommodating from 30 to 6800 persons are available for conventions, entertainment attractions, and public occasions
Colourpicture
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Title:
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Bluff City News Co
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Title:
Memphis Hospital Center
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
The Hospitals, Clinics, and the University of Tenn. Medical Group, form one of the largest medical centers in the world
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Title:
Municipal Airport
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Serves 8 airlines operating 88 incoming and departing flights daily over 16 radiating lines to more than 100 cities by direct carrier service or direct flights. A $14-million expansion plan is underway to provide greatly enlarged terminal facilities
Bluff City News Co
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Title:
Birds' Eye View of Wharf from Tenn. Trust Building
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back PM 1908 Feb-9
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Title:
National Cemetery
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back PM 1913 Apr-29
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Title:
Skyscrapers in Business District of Greater Memphis
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back PM 1912 Jun-7
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Title:
Leahy's Tourist Court
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
Description:
3070 Summer Ave. U.S. Highways 70-64-79 - Modern Cottages - Owned and Operated by Mr. and Mrs. A.T. Leahy
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Title:
"Pink Palace" - Memphis Museum, Memphis Park Commission
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen
Description:
Curteich-Chicago
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Title:
Auditorium
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen PM 1939 Oct-14
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Title:
Hotel Claridge and Famous Bell Tavern
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome PM 1960 Dec-14
Description:
Memphis' most modern hotel. Ideal location. 400 rooms. 400 baths. 100% air conditioned. Free TV every room. Free parking. Bell Tavern features specialties from the genuine charcoal broiler. Enjoy the atmosphere of this authentic replica of a famous Memphis landmark
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Title:
E.H. Crump Stadium
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen PM 1940 Nov-19
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Title:
Aerial view of Memphis business district
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
Description:
Series OB-H2130
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Title:
Bass Tourist Home
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
Description:
Series 7A-H3517
Memphis on the Mississippi River,the largest city in Tennessee,population 325,000. Assessed valuation $303,584,266. Five banks,deposits $330,336,585. The largest cotton market in the world,dominates the hardwood lumber industry. Industrial payrolls $60,000,000. In 1943 its manufactured products were valued at $210,000,000. Year round recreation is possible in the 43 parks,free zoo,public golf courses and tennis courts since its overage winter temperature is 43.9. Source: Memphis Chamber of Commerce
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Title:
Bellevue Baptist Church
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
Description:
Series 15574
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Title:
In the heart of Memphis, Tenn
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
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Title:
Casey's Motel - Blue Shield Tours
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
Description:
1585 S. Bellevue, Highway 51 south in city. Phone 9-6616. Air-conditioned. Vented wall heaters. Simmons furniture. Beautyrest mattresses. Tile baths. Telephone and radio in all units
Fulton, KY to New Orleans, LA
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Title:
Cotton On The Levee
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
Description:
Photograph Courtesey Chamber of Commerce Memphis, Tenn
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Title:
Sterick Bldg
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
Description:
The twenty-nine story Sterick Tower is the newest, tallest and largest of Memphis office structures. It is located in the heart of downtown Memphis and provides a most attractive addition to the fast growing skyline of the city
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Title:
Y. W. C. A
Memphis Tennessee (TN), White Border PM 1934 Jan-4
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Title:
Government Fleet
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back PM 1907 Nov-11
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Title:
The Levee from the BLuff
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Unloading Cotton at Levee
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Forrest Park
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back PM 1907 Oct
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Title:
Cotton Ginning Time
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
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Title:
Executive Plaza Inn - Airport Area
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
EXECUTIVE PLAZA INN - Airport Area 1471 East Brooks Road at I-55 South Memphis, Tennessee 38116 Restaurant, Lounge, Banquet Rooms and Luxury Bedroom Suites, Swimming Pool and Color TV
Dexter Press
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Title:
Executive Plaza Inn - Airport Area
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
1471 East Books Road at I-55 South Memphis, Tennessee 38116 Welcome to elegant dining. We feature the best of Southern Foods and the finest steaks in the city. We offer Luxury Bedroom Suites, Swimming pool and color TV
Dexter Press
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Title:
The Beautiful New Town Park Motor Hotel
memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
The Beautiful New Town Park Motor Hotel "The Pride of Memphis" East end of Mississippi River Bridge. One Hundred Fifty Air Conditioned Rooms; Swimming Pool; Television; Fine Foods; 24 Hour Room Service; Room Phones; Muzak. Only two minutes from downtown Memphis. Phone 39-32-22. Also affiliated with Park Plaza Motels in St. Louis; Texarkana; Tulsa; Fort Worth; Amarillo; Raton, New Mexico; Flagstaff, Arizona; and the Belmont Motor Hotel in Dallas
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Title:
Ramada Inn
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Memphis East; Typical of the Memphis East Ramada Inn is the atmosphere of friendly welcome for the weary traveler, the vacationist or the casual party-giver...the Chez Bon restaurant and coffee shop is another exciting feature...the guest rooms and suites are all beautifully decorated and designed for comfort...; 5225 summer Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38122; Phone: (901) 682-7691
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Title:
Entrance to Southwestern, "The College of the Mississippi VAlley"
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen PM 1935 Dec-28
Description:
Entrance to Southwestern, the College of the Mississippi Valley. This is Memphis' first college of liberal arts. Located on a beautiful wooded campus on North Parkway, opposite Overton Park, the buildings of various colored stone are among the finest examples of college archigecture in the United States
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Title:
Riverside Drive
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
Description:
The mighty currents of the Mississippi River frequently undercut its banks at Memphis. Great willow and concrete mats have been sunk for miles along the Memphis Harbor. Above these mats is the new Memphis River Drive, a mile of scenic beauty and a glimpse of industrial activity
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Title:
Delta Queen
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Memphis is a regular port of call for the Delta Queen, famed riverboat that recalls a colorful era of river lore for Memphis. The Delta Queen operates between Cincinnati and New Orleans
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Title:
Chucalissa: Prehistoric Indian Town
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
The site has survived farming, erosion and looting for almost three centuries. It has been resurrected as a replica by professional and amateur archaeologists. The site contains a rebuilt village complete with thatched huts and a great temple on its flat-topped mound. Chucalissa's museum attracts much attention of visitors. The site is managed by Memphis State University
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Title:
The Avalon
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
The Avalon Memphis, Tennessee The Avalon, an excursion river boat touring the Mississippi from the Port of Memphis
Dexter Press
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Title:
Methodist Hospital
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Founded in 1924, and owned by the N. Mississippi, N. Arkansas, and Memphis Conferences of the Methodist Church, became a 500 bed hospital with the opening of its $5,800,000 East wing. This modern hospital is located at 1265 Union Avenue
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Title:
Holiday Inn Motel Courts
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome PM 1954 Nov-20
Description:
U.S. Hwy 70, 79, & 64 East; U.S. 51 South; U.S. Hwy. 31 South; U.S. Hwy. 51 North; 450 Rooms, 450 Baths, 100% air conditioned, steam heat, restaurant in connection; sample rooms. Banquet and Convention Facilities for 500 in "Holiday Room". Phone 5-7381
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Title:
The New Auditorium, Memphis, Tenn
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
The Amphitheatre, Memphis, Tenn. - North Main at Poplar Ave. - Long an ideal convention location in an ideal convention city. Memphis' new Auditorium now offers every possible facility for conventions, automobile, industrial or heavy equipment shows. It is the center of large cultural shows and Banquets
Curteichcolor
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Title:
Clark Tower
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Clark Tower East Memphis Clark Tower, 34 story office building, occupied 1971. Highest in Mississippi Valley from St. Louis to New Orleans. Crowned by an American flag 24 hours a day and its own halo at night. Clark Tower is situated in the White Station Center, 1500 Poplar
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Title:
Sterick BLDG
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
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Title:
New First National Bank Building
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
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Title:
Statue of W.C. Handy, Handy Park
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
W.C. Handy, who gave Memphis the distinction of Birthplace of the Blues, has been honored by Memphis with a statue of the famed composer in a Beale Street park named for him. The first blues tunes were penned by Handy in a saloon on Beale Street
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Title:
Court Square; Columbia Mutual Tower
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
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Title:
New Federal Building
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Thompson's Community Service
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Title:
The James Lee Home
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
The James Lee Home Corner of Adams and N. Orleans St. Memphis, Tenn. This historic mansion is under a care and restoration program of the Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities (A.P.T.A.). Located adjoining the Fontaine House, it is one of the many attractions of historic and Period architecture of Memphis, Tennessee. Color by Steve Caldwell
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Title:
Memphis Hospital Center
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
The Hospitals, Clinics, and the University of Tenn. Medical Group, form one of the largest medical centers in the world
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River-Rail-Truck Terminal
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
This new $1,500,000 public terminal on industrialized Presidents Island has four unloading points, providing modern facilities for the handling of cargo from Mississippi Rivers barges direct to railroad cards or trucks. 5 1/2 million tons of freight are shipped in and out of the Port of Memphis each year
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Title:
Landing of the Royal Barge - Cotton Carnival
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
A night photo of a decorated by lights barge on the river with fireworks exploding above
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New Mid-South Coliseum
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
New Mid-South Coliseum, seating 13,500, in Mid-South Fairgrounds, Memphis, Tenn. Has permanent ice rink and features public ice skating. Is home of Memphis Wings, professional hockey club, home court of Memphis State University basketball team, and locole of Mid-South Fair Variety Shows. In background is new Memphis Stadium
Colourpicture Publishers
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Goldsmith Civic Garden Center Conservatory
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Goldsmith Civic Garden Center Conservatory, with its year-round indoor exhibits, offers rare beauty to thousands of visitors annually. The best of nature and the results of centuries of plant breeding are the hallmark of this outstanding botanical garden set on 88 acres in one of Memphis' most beautiful public parks
Mike Roberts
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Mississippi River Bridge
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Looking across the Memphis-Arkansas Bridge. This $14,000,000 four-lane, toll-free highway bridge from West Memphis is the Eastern gateway to Arkansas
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Kingsway Christian Church
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Founded in 1956. Present facilities built in 1968. We are searching His Word, seeking His Will, striving to walk in the King’s Way. Come and be a part of this great venture
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Holiday Inn
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Holiday Inn Poplar & I-240 Memphis, Tennessee Enjoy live entertainment nightly in our Chase Me Charlies Lounge. Tel: 901 682-7881
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Title:
Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Memphis-on-the-Mississippi River is the social, cultural, and economic capitol of the Mid-South. A wholesaling, retailing, manufacturing, and transportation center, Memphis is the world's largest spot cotton market and world's largest inland hardwood market. Here too are six colleges and a great medical center. 1958 population by special U.S. Census was 488,500
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Memphis Academy of Arts in Overton Park
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Among facilities that make Memphis the cultural leader of its region and, as the Egyptian name suggests, a Place of Good Abode. The Academy offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Plastichrome
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Holiday Inn North
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
U.S. 51 North - 4022 Thomas. Air Conditioned - Swimming Pool - Restaurant. Kitchen Units - Room Television
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Grand Central Station, Memphis, Tenn
Memphis Tennessee (TN), White Border unused
Description:
C. T. American Art
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Holiday Inn South
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Series 8c-K2102
Air Conditioned - Swimming Pool - Restaurant - Room Television - Close to Municipal Airport
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Title:
Cotton Pickin' Time
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Series P38841
The modern skyline of Memphis rises in the distance, providing a striking contrast with the time-honored ritual of cotton picking
Colourpictue Publishers Inc
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Bird's Eye View of West Tennessee Normal College
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back unused
Description:
Series A-26860
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Baptist Memorial Hospital
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
Description:
Series 21341
The South's largest non-government hospital. In addition to 550 patient rooms and usual hospital facilities, the center contains office buildings, stores and shops. The School of Nursing is one of the outstanding in the United States.
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Reptile House, Overton Park Zoo
Memphis Tennessee (TN), White Border unused
Description:
Series 17178
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Shelby County Court House
Memphis Tennessee (TN), White Border PM 1923 Aug-03
Description:
Series A-4157
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Title:
New Union Depot
Memphis Tennessee (TN), White Border unused
Description:
Series 7515
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Auditorium
Memphis Tennessee (TN), White Border unused
Description:
Series 15781
Municipal Auditorium, a $3,000,000 structure built by the City of Memphis and Shelby County. The Auditorium occupies an entire block in the heart of down town. Its mammoth amphitheater seats 12,500. It can be divided into two halls, one for 6,500, the other for 2,500. There are excellent facilities for entertaining great national conventions. The stage is one of the largest in the country.
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Title:
The Levee From The Bluff
Memphis Tennessee (TN), White Border PM 1924 Feb-08
Description:
Series A-20685
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Title:
Memphis
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome PM 1969 Nov-00
Description:
Memphis Medical Center, one of the largest medical complexes in the Nation, is made up of 22 hospitals (some located outside the immediate Medical Center area Shown here). The center is the home, too, of the University of Tennessee Medical Units, Including Colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Nursing, the School of Basic Medical Sciences, and the Graduate School-Medical Sciences.
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Title:
Cossit Library And Post Office
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back PM 1909 Mar-29
Description:
Series 10408
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Title:
Unloading Cotton At Levee
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back PM 1909 Jun-08
Description:
Series 10414
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Title:
Bird's-Eye View
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back PM 1909 Sep-26
Description:
Series 14079
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Title:
Cotton Gin
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Divided Back unused
Description:
Series 333
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Skyline View Showing The Mississippi River
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
Description:
Series 61
Memphis, Tenn., Down in Dixie, the financial, industrial, commercial and social capital of the lower Mississippi Valley, is the greatest inland cotton market in the world, the world's largest hardwood lumber producing market and the great distribution center of the Middle South, located on the east bank of the Mississippi River, about midway between the great lakes and the Gulf of Mexico.
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Memphis Museum, Memphis Park Commission
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Linen unused
Description:
Series 2A-H921
Pink Palace
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Title:
Greetings From Memphis
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome PM 1964 Dec-30
Description:
"Home of the Cotton Carnival" A colorful Float, Showing Main St., Memphis, during the cotton Carnival Parade.
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Title:
Presidents Island
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
This aerial shows the City's growing Industrial center located close to Downtown Memphis
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Holiday In Southwest, U. S. Hwys. 64, 70 -, and 79 980 S. Third Street
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome PM 1967 Sep-22
Description:
A replica of a French sailing barge similar to the type used in the exploration of the Mississippi river in the 1700's forms a dramatic centerpiece for The Old River Restaurant. Vivid murals highlight the décor. Complementing the restaurant is The Schooner Tavern
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Title:
Main Street Looking South
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
Main Street looking South. At right is the Everett r. Cook Convention & Exhibition Center, one of the finest facilities of its kind in the nation.
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 332 North Lauderdale
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
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The Auditorium, Poplar Avenue and Front street
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
The Auditorium, Poplar Avenue and Front Street, Memphis, Tennessee. Built in 1924 for $2 million, the auditorium occupies an entire city block and has a seating capacity of 12,000. large public events are held here including opera, stage shows, the circus, plays, wrestling and boxing.
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West Tennessee Tuberculosis Hospital
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
West Tennessee Tuberculosis Hospital - erected in 1948 - with 400 beds. Owned and operated by the State of Tennessee at Memphis, Tenn.
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Riverside Drive Along The Mississippi River
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
This scenic highway speeds traffic around the business section of Memphis and gives the tourist a sweeping panorama of the broad Mississippi. The terraced bluffs keep Memphis flood free when old Nan River is on a rampage
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Title:
The Skyline Of Memphis
Memphis Tennessee (TN), Chrome unused
Description:
The Skyline of Memphis, Tennessee. (1950 population 394,025) The small stream in lower left foreground is Wolf river which circles Memphis on the north and east. Wolf River Joins the mighty Mississippi River just south of the downtown business district of Memphis.
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