On Wednesday May 20 from 4pm til 6pm Memphis Heritage will be presenting an overview of the history of the Overton Square Area starting with what the area was like in the 1880's up to present day. Neely Woodson Powell (daughter of Ben Woodson who reestablished the district as a booming business area in the 70's), Jeanne Arthur (who handled operation and events for the Square during it's hey day), local architects Cristina Ross and Sarah Hadsky
will present the program.
This presentation is open to the public. Representatives from the surrounding neighborhoods, local businesses and stakeholders will be invited to give their comments on the revitalization of the area that has been called the "jewel of midtown".
will present the program.
This presentation is open to the public. Representatives from the surrounding neighborhoods, local businesses and stakeholders will be invited to give their comments on the revitalization of the area that has been called the "jewel of midtown".
