The Gothic-style Sterick Building, which was designed by Wyatt C. Hedrick & Co., gets its name from the original owners: R.E. Sterling and Wyatt Hendrick, when combined, create ‘Sterick’. The building was completed in 1930 and was once called ‘the Queen of Memphis’. When it opened, it was the tallest building in the south and is now the fifth tallest building in Memphis.

Monuments & Statues. The Elvis statue is a popular photo opportunity in Memphis and is a reminder of the city's iconic rock 'n' roll icon. The statue measures around 3 meters / 9.5 feet and is located in the Memphis Tennessee Welcome Center. Open hours are daily - 24 hours, and admission is free.

The building has beautiful architecture inside and out. Rooms are nice, but a little dated. Our kids (even our 23-year-old daughter) loved the ducks! Chris Atkins — Google review. This is a lovely hotel. The detail and beauty is stunning. The room is quite large, there is a walk in closet and ample bathroom space. My only complaints about the ...

The beautiful old Cotton Exchange building was demolished in 1910 to make way for the new skyscraper Exchange Building, where the Cotton Exchange would occupy space until their new Cotton Exchange Building was built in 1924-25 at the corner of Union and Front. Today the Union-Front building has been renovated and the Memphis Cotton Museum ...

Memphis Zoo. The Memphis Zoo is one iconic site you won’t want to miss. It’s touted as one of the best zoos in the country, and with over 3500 animals to see, you can make a whole day of visiting this landmark. They’ve even got special events and exhibits, so check out their site to see what’s upcoming.

The Sisters of St. Mary's (yes there are Episcopal nuns) nursed victims of the yellow fever... 6. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. 3. Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites. By sandran489. The Nativity set up inside the Cathedral is a beautiful one. The architecture is simply wonderful throughout the...

National Civil Rights Museum. TripSavvy / Taylor McIntyre. View Map. Address. 450 Mulberry St, Memphis, TN 38103-4214, USA. Phone +1 901-521-9699. Web Visit website. On April 4, 1968 Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated while staying at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis.

This week our Architecture City Guide is heading to Memphis. Called the Bluff City, Memphis is the birthplace of Rock-n-Roll, Elvis, and the Blues....

6) Sterick Building. The Sterick Building is the fifth tallest building and was the tallest building in Tennessee until the early 1960s. Featuring a Gothic Revival style, this 29-story building was designed by Wyatt C. Hendrick and Company. It was named for its first owners, R.E. Sterling and Wyatt Hedrick.