Inside one of America's most iconic abandoned skyscrapers
The tallest skyscraper in the American Deep South on its completion in 1929, the Sterick Building in downtown Memphis was like a city within a city during its heyday, featuring everything from retail stores, offices and a gourmet restaurant to a bank, barber shop and even a Secret Service outpost.
Sadly, the architectural masterpiece has stood abandoned for almost 40 years, but now promising development plans are heralding a fresh start for the iconic building.
Click or scroll through to tour the sprawling structure, discover its fascinating history and find out what the future holds for the landmark.
Daniel Coughlin
15 January 2024
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