Townsend has plans for the Luciann, the Lowenstein and the Masonic Temple — all of which he owns
In addition to the historic Annesdale Mansion in Midtown, Bill Townsend has spent nearly $4 million acquiring other historic properties in Memphis that were in need of preservation.
Those include the Luciann Theater at 2432 Summer Ave. (bought in 2020 for $250,000), the Lowenstein Mansion at 756 Jefferson Ave. ($750,000 in 2021), the former Masonic Temple at 272 Court Ave. ($2.2 million in 2021), and the McIntyre-Pillow House at 707 Adams Ave. ($725,000 in 2022). Townsend estimated between purchase prices and renovations he’s spent $5 million-$8 million on these properties.
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Jody Callahan
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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