Orange Mound’s United Equipment landmark bought for mixed-use development

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<strong>Unapologetic and Tone are teaming up to redevelop the former United Equipment Building and several surrounding acres into Orange Mound Tower</strong>. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)

Unapologetic and Tone are teaming up to redevelop the former United Equipment Building and several surrounding acres into Orange Mound Tower. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)

Elle Perry
By , Daily Memphian Updated: June 08, 2021 6:26 AM CT | Published: May 28, 2021 12:22 PM CT

The former United Equipment Building towers over Lamar Avenue and the surrounding community.

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Elle Perry

Elle Perry

A native Memphian, Elle Perry has earned graduate degrees from the University of Memphis and Maryland Institute College of Art. She’s written for publications including the Memphis Business Journal, Memphis Flyer and High Ground News, and previously served as coordinator of The Teen Appeal.


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