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You never know what you will find as you drive the streets of Memphis.

Corner of McLemore and Mississippi in South Memphis.

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Deco Gate - Downtown Memphis

Deco Gate - Downtown Memphis, a photo by joespake on Flickr.

Gates at MLGW Location on Overton

Trackhoe

Trackhoe (1), a photo by joespake on Flickr.

Track hoe detail - Midtown Memphis.

Blooming Quince

Blooming Quince, a photo by joespake on Flickr.

Not a remarkable image other than this quince being in full bloom on Feb. 2 in 66 degree temperature. This is generally the coldest part of Memphis' winter.

Paynes Bar-B-Q

Paynes Bar-B-Q, a photo by joespake on Flickr.

The standard by which all others are measured.

Calvary Cemetery

Calvary Cemetery, a photo by joespake on Flickr.

Notice anything unusual?

AB Hill 1955 -Kindergarten Graduation

AB Hill 1955 -Kindergarten Graduation, a photo by joespake on Flickr.

A. B. Hill Kindergarten Class Graduation - May 20, 1955

Andertons-Aftermath

Andertons-Aftermath (1), a photo by joespake on Flickr.

Anyone who has been around Memphis for a few years has some memories of Anderton's Restaurant on Madison. I was fortunate to acquire the "s" in East at a Memphis Heritage auction

Robert Johnson Stencil

Robert Johnson Stencil, a photo by joespake on Flickr.

On boarded up Peter Pan Pantry, Belvedere and Poplar, Memphis, TN

Trousseau

Trousseau, a photo by joespake on Flickr.

What will become of the Trousseau building?Union Avenue, Memphis, TN

New Fan of Paynes Bar-B-Q

New Fan of Paynes Bar-B-Q, a photo by joespake on Flickr.

Lauren Herlich of Philadelphia en route to Arizona

New Fan of Paynes Bar-B-Q, a photo by joespake on Flickr.

No Free Beer Tomorrow - Neil's

No Free Beer Tomorrow - Neil's, a photo by joespake on Flickr.

After a fire put Midtown Memphis icon Neil's out of business a few months ago, the building was demolished last week (including the Free Beer Tomorrow sign)

Mural on Greenline - I love Memphis

Mural on Greenline - I love Memphis, a photo by joespake on Flickr.

On a warm December Day

TK checks out a new St. Blues guitar

TK checks out a new St. Blues guitar, a photo by joespake on Flickr.

Tom Keckler, known to most of the guitar world as TK. Checks out a custom built St. Blues guitar, made for Tim Price.
Check them out at www.saintblues.com

Nineteenth Century Club

Nineteenth Century Club (3), a photo by joespake on Flickr.

The Nineteenth Century Club Mansion at 1433 Union Avenue, Midtown Memphis, is for sale.

Sitting among commercial properties on Union Avenue, the stately and historic building has shown signs of neglect for years. It is the last of the fine mansions that once lined Union Ave.

Hopefully someone with vision and resources will buy and restore this historic landmark.

That Way

That Way, a photo by joespake on Flickr.

One of these stacks on Florida Street seemed to be directing me north. Maybe a subtle reminder to drop in at Deja Vu restaurant, just up the street.

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Memphis Skyline at 65 MPH

Memphis Skyline at 65 MPH (1), a photo by joespake on Flickr.

Great angle for shooting the skyline. No place to stop.

Back Stairs

Back Stairs, a photo by joespake on Flickr.

Back stairs at Ernestine and Hazel's, Downtown Memphis, TN

Clayborn Temple Memphis

Clayborn Temple Memphis (1), a photo by joespake on Flickr.

Historic Clayborn Temple, Downtown Memphis, TN

Stairs - Shelby County Court House

Shelby County Court House (19), a photo by joespake on Flickr.

Stairs at Shelby County Court House