Dig Memphis Mystery: S. Third Street


“S. Third Street, 1938”. Memphis Streetscapes Collection, DIG Memphis. (Digital ID Street0361)

Many of our unmapped images are from the Municipal Reference Library and depict scenes of construction during the 1930s. This picture of South Third Street was taken in May of 1938. The pavement in the street appears to be damaged. Trees and a hedge line the street, with business signs partially visible on the right. Can you locate this spot on South Third Street?