Historic Memphis Beale Street and The Blues

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Beale Street is the most famous street in Memphis, and it's the soul of Old Memphis. From the moment you set foot on the cobblestones, you know there's something special here. The street was created in 1841 but it …

Beale Street - Wikipedia

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Become familiar with Beale Street’s deep-rooted history before …

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Beale Street between 2nd and 4th Street became a National Historic Landmark in 1966. In 1977, it was officially declared the Home of the Blues by an act of …

Visit the Beale Street Entertainment District | Memphis …

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Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee, is one of the most iconic streets in America. It is three blocks of nightclubs, restaurants and shops in the heart of downtown Memphis, and …

Beale Street Historic District - Civil Rights Trail

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Beale Street, established in 1841 and one of the most iconic streets in America, became a thriving area for Black commerce and culture around the time of the Civil War. But in the 1870s, yellow fever hit Memphis and …

5 Things to Do on Beale Street by Night | Memphis Travel

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Half of the allure of Beale Street is your walk along the strip itself. With over two dozen bars and nightclubs, street performers and great people, you'll find the environment …

Beale Street (1841- ) • - BlackPast.org

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Beale Street was created in 1841 by entrepreneur and developer Robertson Topp who named it after a forgotten military hero. The original name was Beale Avenue. Its western end primarily housed …

Beale Street (Memphis) - All You Need to Know …

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Also known as the "Home of the Blues," Beale Street is a must-visit spot for anyone who loves live music and great food. Start your evening at sunset, for awesome views over the Mississippi River, then take a walk down …

Beale Street Historic District - Memphis Heritage Inc.

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Today Beale Street stands as one of Memphis’s biggest cultural and tourist attractions. The street is lined with, or next door to, an eclectic mix of commercial businesses, bars, churches and music venues, including the Orpheum Theatre, Clayborn Temple, and the FedEx Forum.

Memphis 200: The history of Beale Street - Action News 5

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Beale Street would be shattered by violence in the civil rights era. A 1968 march led by Martin Luther King Jr. in support of striking sanitation workers ended in rioting and looting. National guardsmen with bayonets blocked …