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Source Collection
Twentieth century photograph collection, Special Collections Department, University of Memphis Libraries
Identifier
sc.0462.008_001.049
Description
Construction of the Pyramid on the Mississippi River waterfront, Memphis, Tennessee, 1990-1991. The Pyramid is 321 feet (98 m) (about 32 stories) tall and has base sides of 591 feet (180 m). It was originally built as a 20,142-seat arena but closed in 2004. In 2015, it reopened as a BassPro Megastore which includes shopping, a hotel, restaurants, a bowling alley, and an archery range, with an outdoor observation deck adjacent to its apex.
Date Created
6-28-2021
Date
1990-1991
Recommended Citation
Brewer, Roy, "Downtown Memphis, Tennessee, 1990-1991" (2021). Other images. 82.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/speccoll-mss-20thcenturyphoto3/82
Keywords
Memphis (Tenn.)
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Archival Statement
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