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1. www.civilrightsmuseum.org › news › postsThe Famous Lorraine Motel - National Civil Rights Museum

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   The Famous Lorraine Motel. The Lorraine Motel was forever etched in America’s collective memory with the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968, but even before that fateful day, the property at 450 Mulberry Street had a fascinating history in its own right.

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2. www.nps.gov › places › tennessee-the-lorraine-hotelTennessee: The Lorraine Motel - U.S. National Park Service

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   Lorraine Hotel. By DavGreg, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18715627. Quick Facts. Location: 450 Mulberry St. Memphis, TN 38103. Significance: Site of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1968 assassination. Designation: African American Civil Rights Network. MANAGED BY: National Civil Rights Museum.

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4. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g55197-dNational Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel - Tripadvisor

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   National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel. 9,180 reviews. #3 of 232 things to do in Memphis. Historic SitesHistory Museums. Open now. 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Write a review. About. At the place of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'S death in 1968 in Memphis, TN, the National Civil Rights Museum is a renowned educational and cultural institution.

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › National_Civil_Rights_MuseumNational Civil Rights Museum - Wikipedia

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   The National Civil Rights Museum is a complex of museums and historic buildings in Memphis, Tennessee; its exhibits trace the history of the civil rights movement in the United States from the 17th century to the present. The museum is built around the former Lorraine Motel, which was the site of the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

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   Jan 15, 2024 · Here in Memphis, we honor that legacy at the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel, the site of Dr. King’s murder by an assassin’s bullet on the evening of April 4, 1968. The motel is a local, national, and global treasure, a pilgrimage for millions worldwide.

7. www.newyorker.com › news › news-deskThe Lorraine Motel and Martin Luther King | The New Yorker

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   Jan 18, 2016 · The Lorraine Motel, located at 450 Mulberry Street, in downtown Memphis, opened its doors in the mid-twenties. It had sixteen rooms and stood just east of the Mississippi River. It was first...

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   What is the Lorraine Motel?

   • The Lorraine Motel is part of the complex of the National Civil Rights Museum. The wreath marks King's approximate place at the time of his assassination. The site first opened as the 16-room Windsor Hotel in 1924, and was later known as the Marquette Hotel.

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   Why was the Lorraine a popular motel in Memphis?

   • With its stylized exterior, excellent café, and superior service, the motel hosted more than just travelers; the Lorraine was also the site of important business meetings and celebratory gatherings, such as weddings. The Lorraine was the preferred stop for many blacks who came to Memphis.

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   When did the Lorraine Motel become a national civil rights museum?

   • In 1991, the Lorraine Motel was converted into the National Civil Rights Museum. The Lorraine Motel was chosen for inclusion in the African American Civil Rights Network in March 2018.

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   Who owns the Lorraine Motel?

   • The Lorraine Motel is owned by the Tennessee State Museum and leased long term to the Foundation to operate as part of the museum complex. In 2016, the museum was honored by becoming a Smithsonian Affiliate museum. It is also a contributing property to the South Main Street Historic District of the National Register of Historic Places .

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