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A Brief History of Overton Square
In 1969, Overton Square founders and developers
James D. Robinson, Ben Woodson, Charles H. Hull,
referendum to allow establishments to sell liquor
by the drink. The approved license was driven
from Nashville right to the doors of T.G.I. Friday's
outside of New York City. It quickly became a
success and anchored additional shops, restaurants,
pubs, and attractions.
In the 70’s, Overton Square was home to 11
restaurants and 27 shops. The area employed 800
Memphians. Over time, the Square was home to an
ice skating rink, Solomon Alfred's, the
Mississippi River Co., the Public Eye,
Bombay Bicycle Club, Gonzales &
Gertrude's, the Hot Air Balloon,
Lafayette's Music Room, Yosemite Sam's
(originally a disco), Godfather's Supper
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Huey's. Pub crawls attracted over 40,000 people
and Christmas at Overton Square was known for
its carolersand roasted chestnuts. The Square even
brought snow to the Mid-South each year.
Today the renovated and revitalized Overton
Square—anchored by four live-performance theaters
and a multi-screen movie theater—is home to
thriving businesses and draws over a million
visitors per year. Loeb Properties has cultivated
this local landmark into a thriving arts and
entertainment district that is a destination for
locals and visitors alike.
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