James Lee House, Memphis

Name: James Lee House
Address: Memphis, United States

#125 among attractions in Memphis

Queen Anne architecture

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Facts and practical information

The James Lee House, also known as the Harsson-Goyer-Lee House, is a historic house at 690 Adams Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, together with the adjacent Woodruff-Fontaine House. The two houses are included in the Victorian Village historic district. ()

Coordinates: 35°8'38"N, 90°2'7"W

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Downtown Memphis (Victorian Village)Memphis United States

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James Lee House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: FedExForum, Sun Studio, AutoZone Park, Pyramid Arena.

0.9 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
FedExForum, Memphis
25 min walk • FedExForum is a multi-purpose arena located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. It is the home of the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA and the NCAA Division I men's basketball program of the University of Memphis, both of whom previously played home games at the Memphis Pyramid.
~1820 ftSW
Legendary studio that hosted rock icons
Sun Studio, Memphis
9 min walk • Sun Studio is a recording studio opened by rock-and-roll pioneer Sam Phillips at 706 Union Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, on January 3, 1950. It was originally called Memphis Recording Service, sharing the same building with the Sun Records label business.
0.8 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
AutoZone Park, Memphis
21 min walk • AutoZone Park is a Minor League Baseball stadium located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, and is home to the Memphis Redbirds of the International League and Memphis 901 FC of the USL Championship.
1.2 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Pyramid Arena, Memphis
32 min walk • The Memphis Pyramid, formerly known as the Great American Pyramid and the Pyramid Arena, is a building located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, United States, at the banks of the Mississippi River.
1 miW
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
Beale Street, Memphis
26 min walk • Beale Street is a street in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee, which runs from the Mississippi River to East Street, a distance of approximately 1.8 miles. It is a significant location in the city's history, as well as in the history of blues music.
~1120 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Architecture
St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Memphis
6 min walk • St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, designed by Memphis architect Bayard Snowden Cairns, located near downtown Memphis, Tennessee, is the cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee and the former cathedral of the old statewide Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee.
0.8 miSW
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Beale Street Baptist Church, Memphis
22 min walk • Beale Street Baptist Church, also known as, First Baptist Church or Beale Avenue Baptist Church, is a historic church on Beale Street, built by a congregation of freed slaves in Memphis, Tennessee.
1.1 miW
Museum, Art museum, Shopping centre
Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art, Memphis
28 min walk • The Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art is located at 119 South Main Street at the intersection of Gayoso Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The museum was opened in 1998 as the Peabody Place Museum and in January 2007 it received its present name.
1.1 miNW
Sport, Sport venue
Memphis Cook Convention Center, Memphis
27 min walk • The Renasant Convention Center is a convention complex located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, United States. The building is East of the Mississippi River just south of Interstate 40. The building's raised exhibition space spans over North Front Street. It was formerly known as the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
1.2 miW
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Orpheum Theatre, Memphis
30 min walk • The Orpheum Theatre, a 2,308-seat venue listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, on the southwest corner of the intersection of South Main and Beale streets.
0.9 miW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Fire Museum of Memphis, Memphis
24 min walk • The Fire Museum of Memphis is located in Fire Engine House No. 1 on 118 Adams Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. In the heart of downtown Memphis, the FMOM is considered the premiere fire museum in the country, dedicated to documenting and promoting the local history of fire fighting and educating the public in fire and life safety.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to James Lee House?

Nearby attractions include Lowenstein House, Memphis (2 min walk), Woodruff-Fontaine House, Memphis (5 min walk), Mallory–Neely House, Memphis (6 min walk), St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Memphis (6 min walk).

How to get to James Lee House by public transport?

The nearest stations to James Lee House:

Tram

Orleans • Lines: MATA Trolley Madison Avenue Line (6 min walk)
Dunlap • Lines: MATA Trolley Madison Avenue Line (8 min walk)

Bus

MATA Willian Hudson Transit Center - Bus Terminal (29 min walk)