Back in 1868, Memphis looked quite a bit different than it does today. Just a few years after the end of the Civil War, Memphis lacked many of the things we love so much about it now.
Looking to rebuild its local industries after the war, Memphis’ economy began to improve, allowing for new companies to come onto the scene. One of those companies was Marx & Bensdorf Real Estate and Investment Company. Founded in 1868 by Max Marx and Herman Bensdorf, the company set out to sell and...
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