Developer to open antiques store in his second Victorian Village building
Bill Townsend bought 707 Adams Ave., a historic home that dates back to 1852, for $725,000. (Neil Strebig/The Daily Memphian)
Bill Townsend’s enthusiasm for the building’s history nearly overshadows his excitement for what the future of the site holds.
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Neil Strebig
Neil Strebig is a chef turned journalist covering economic development and commercial real estate for The Daily Memphian. He grew up in Pennsylvania and has worked at media outlets including the York Daily Record/USA Today Network and most recently as Report for America Corps Member with Lookout Santa Cruz. He is a graduate of Point Park University in Pittsburgh.
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