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Source Collection
Memphis Press-Scimitar newspaper morgue, Special Collections Department, University of Memphis Libraries
Identifier
sc.0475.71207.021
Description
The almost completed twin towers complex developed by Allen Bros. and O'Hara on South Highland Street between Norriswood and Watauga in July 1966. The buildings were intended to be used as dormitories by Memphis State university and accommodate 1,000 students. The complex was later named Highland Towers. This aerial view shows Highland Street running diagonally across the photograph with Norriswood in the foreground.
Date Created
6-21-2021
Date
1966-07-07
Recommended Citation
"Twin towers dormitories, Highland Street, 1966" (2021). Memphis State University. 40.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/speccoll-mss-mpressscimitar1/40
Keywords
Memphis State University
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