South Main District Memphis South Main Historic Arts District is
a lively, artsy neighbourhood in the heart of downtown Memphis.
The district was built up during the boom era of train stations
and most of the buildings in the area were built between 1910
and 1920. In 1982, 11 blocks and 105 buildings were designated
as historic. In the middle of the South Main District is Beale
Street which runs 1.8 miles from the Mississippi River to East
Street. It is a significant location in the history of the
blues. Today blues clubs and restaurants line Beale Street and
it is a major tourist attraction. A Slice of America. Wyoming. A
Slice of America. Chicago. Motel: Motorists’ Hotel refers to an
establishment which provides lodging and parking and in which
the rooms are usually accessible from an outdoor parking area.
(Merriam-Webster Dictionary) The word motel first appeared in
1926 (the “Milestone Mo-Tel” in San Luis Obispo, California).
The history of the motel is directly linked to America’s love of
the car culture