Burke’s storied 150-year history could fill a book
Cheryl Mesler is a co-owner of Burke's Book Store at 936 S. Cooper St. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Founded in Downtown Memphis in the decade after the Civil War, Burke’s Book Store has survived through four locations, six sets of owners, and a rapidly changing retail landscape that has devoured many larger bookstores.
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Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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