Echos of Memphis History with Jimmy Ogle-Memphis Music-vol 1

Memphis Mike and Friends · May 15, 2025 · 1h 2m

Beale Street has a rich history dating back to 1841 when it was created by entrepreneur Robertson Topp. Initially named Beale Avenue, it was later renamed Beale Street in honor of Edward Fitzgerald Beale, a military hero from the Mexican-American War. Here's a brief overview:

Early Years

Beale Street was a hub for trade merchants and shops catering to ships along the Mississippi River.

After the Civil War, many African American musicians began performing on Beale Street, making it a significant location for blues music.

Robert Church, a freed slave and Memphis's first black millionaire…