Historic Ashlar Hall finally being renovated

By , Special to The Daily Memphian Updated: November 08, 2018 12:26 PM CT | Published: November 08, 2018 9:37 AM CT
<p class="p1"><b>Juan Montoya plans to spend $100,000 or more rebuilding the front porch and repairing a front tower and balcony of the 2.5-story, stone mansion at 1397 Central Ave. </b>(Tom Bailey/Daily Memphian)

Juan Montoya plans to spend $100,000 or more rebuilding the front porch and repairing a front tower and balcony of the 2.5-story, stone mansion at 1397 Central Ave. (Tom Bailey/Daily Memphian)

The long-suffering Ashlar Hall – the 122-year-old castle-like and historic house – is finally being repaired and restored after years of decay and broken promises.

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Tom Bailey

Tom Bailey

Tom Bailey retired in January as a business reporter at The Daily Memphian, and after 40 years in journalism. A Tupelo, Mississippi, native, he graduated from Mississippi State University. He has lived in Midtown for 36 years.


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