Talk:Orange Mound, Memphis
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Story of the name
editThis is a terrific article with a lot of potential. I have made some minor edits, within my ability. I have, however, heard a story of how Orange Mound got its name, which i can't remember. I wish someone would come up with the story: i think it would be a great addition to the history. Ragityman (talk) 12:37, 8 October 2010 (UTC)
Orange Mound Tower Citation Sources
editI want to expand current contributions about Orange Mound, specifically focusing on Orange Mound Tower. To get started, I have put together a list of sources to assist in that. See below:
Williams, Charles. African American Life and Culture in Orange Mound : Case Study of a Black Community in Memphis, Tennessee, 1890-1980 / Charles Williams. Lanham, Maryland: Lexington Books, 2013
Steimer, Jacob. “Developing in Orange Mound Isn’t Easy: Here’s Why Two Artists Are Trying.” MLK50: Justice Through Journalism, January 19, 2024. https://mlk 50.com/2021/08/24/developing-in-orange-mound-isnt-easy-heres-why-two-artists-are-trying/.
Berkman, Seth. “Revitalizing Black Neighborhoods by Preserving Their History.” The New York Times, November 23, 2021. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/23/business/black-neighborhoods-history-revitalization.html.
Millington , Nate . “Post-Industrial Imaginaries: Nature, Representation and Ruin in Detroit, Michigan .” International Journal of Urban and Regional Research 37, no. 1 (January 2013): 279–96. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2427.2012.01206.x. Harmonytheestudent (talk) 17:45, 25 February 2024 (UTC)
Outline of Orange Mound Tower
editI am expanding on the section of Orange Mound Tower; here is my proposed outline.
Proposed Outline
- Two Sentence Overview
- Orange Mound Tower is a mixed-use property under construction in Orange Mound, Memphis, TN. It broke ground in June 2023 and is expected to be open by 2025.
- History
- This section will detail the history of the Orange Mound Tower that used to be the United Equipment Building which was a grass mill.
- Construction
- This section will detail specific constraints of the building including height, space, and etc. Will also focus on building materials.
- Features
- Community Center
- Business Incubation
- Cultural and Historical Exhibits
- Green Spaces
- Events
- 1st Annual Juneteenth Celebration that also acted as the unveiling in June 2021
- Second Annual Juneteenth Celebration which showed Memphis talent such as Duke Deuce, Lukah, Texas Warehouse, Talibah, Bodywerk, Mante, and Myai Drumline (6/19) 2022
- Third Juneteenth Festival on June 19 2023
- Controversies (Controversy)
- Pro choice banner appeared on Orange Mound tower framed in the media as “vacant” from the group INCLINE as an act of protest.
- Daily Memphian article: Orange Mound Tower owners say abortion-rights banner was unauthorized - Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian
The following was the owners denouncement of the banner placement: https://www.instagram.com/p/CgZcg1EO4LI/?igsh=c3Z2MGZwN2p1MHcx Harmonytheestudent (talk) 03:35, 7 March 2024 (UTC)