LESSIE GATES COACH HOUSE Vintage MENU 1960’s Original Memphis Tennessee Murder

Vintage 1960’s Original...

LESSIE GATE’S COACH HOUSE

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Memphis, Tennessee

Lessie Gates started the Coach House in 1958, and was found murdered there in 1965... She was a well known Memphis resident and the murder sent a shock through the city. The location later became another popular restaurant - THE FOUR FLAMES - This became a city landmark with 4 columns lit out front with gas flames. The building now houses the Memphis Child Advocacy Center.

Measures about 8 1/2" x 11" when closed.

Has an image of the Coach House on the front and back cover and some information on the interior with the menu.

This restaurant was located at 1085 Poplar in Memphis, Tennessee.

In the late 1950’s Mrs. Lessie Gates moved in and transformed 1085 Poplar into the Coach House Restaurant. The Coach House was known as one of the finer dining establishments in Memphis. At its opening Mrs. Gates was quoted as saying, "For a long time I have felt there was a definite need in Memphis for a restaurant of this kind. One that would combine an exclusive dining service, deluxe-course dinners, and an appropriate setting." The establishment offered private dining rooms, floors of brick, huge mirrors, and treasures from this country and abroad. The courtyard in the rear was turned into a French-style open-air care. In 1964 it became a private club.

On March 31, 1965 the home made local headlines when Mrs. Gates was mysteriously murdered in the rear of the house.

CONDITION:

Excellent used vintage condition from the restaurant. Some creasing and staining. See photos.

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