Morris Memorial Building

Morris Memorial Building
The Morris Memorial Building in 2010
Location 330 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Built 1924–1926
Architect McKissack & McKissack
Architectural style Neoclassical
NRHP Reference # 85000046[1]
Added to NRHP January 2, 1985

The Morris Memorial Building is a historic building in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. It was built in the 1920s for the African-American National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc..

Location

The building was located at 330 Charlotte Avenue in Nashville, the county seat of Davidson County, Tennessee.[2][3]

History

Construction began in 1924, and it was completed in 1926.[3] It was designed in the Neoclassical architectural style by the architectural firm McKissack & McKissack.[3] It was built for the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., an African-American Christian denomination.[3] The building was also home to African-American businesses.[3]

Architectural significance

It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since January 2, 1985.[2]

References

  1. Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 "Morris Memorial Building". National Park Service. Retrieved September 25, 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "Tennessee Thematic Resource Nomination Survey Form: Morris Memorial Building". National Park Service. Retrieved September 24, 2015.


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