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Iconic blue dog paintings replaced

By , Daily Memphian Updated: May 16, 2025 10:30 AM CT | Published: May 11, 2025 5:44 PM CT

The prominent blue dog paintings that once dominated the intersection of Union Avenue and Cleveland Street were replaced after decades on the side of the building.

Local artist Stacy Early convinced the owners of Union Centre, 1331 Union Ave., to remove the sun-damaged blue dog paintings and instead add fresh, Memphis-inspired artwork along the sides of the building.

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Dima Amro

Dima Amro is a native Memphian who covers commercial real estate and economic development for The Daily Memphian. She received her B.A. in journalism at the University of Memphis and M.A. in investigative journalism at American University.


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