Ashlar Hall renovation update: Good and bad signs

By , Special to The Daily Memphian Updated: March 09, 2020 4:00 AM CT | Published: March 09, 2020 4:00 AM CT
<strong>New rafters have been built over the damaged porte coch<span>&egrave;</span>re of Ashlar Hall.</strong>&nbsp;<strong>The historic castle-like building in Midtown is being renovated by its latest owner.</strong> (Tom Bailey/Daily Memphian)

New rafters have been built over the damaged porte cochère of Ashlar Hall. The historic castle-like building in Midtown is being renovated by its latest owner. (Tom Bailey/Daily Memphian)

Historic Midtown mansion shows signs of revival even with the stern warning posted on the property.

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Tom Bailey

Tom Bailey

Tom Bailey retired in January as a business reporter at The Daily Memphian, and after 40 years in journalism. A Tupelo, Mississippi, native, he graduated from Mississippi State University. He has lived in Midtown for 36 years.


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