Hippodrome (Memphis)
1950 establishments in Tennessee1968 disestablishments in TennesseeHistorically African-American theaters and music venuesMusic venues in TennesseeRoller skating rinks
The Hippodrome was a music venue at 500 Beale Street in Memphis. The venue was opened in 1950 as a skating rink for African-Americans and later became a nightclub. In 1955, the Hippodrome was reopened as the Club Ebony. In 1961, under new owners, it went back to being called the Hippodrome until its closure in 1968. The venue was a stop on the "Chitlin' Circuit," a selection of venues considered safe and acceptable for African-American entertainers in the era of racial segregation in the United States.
Excerpt from the Wikipedia article Hippodrome (Memphis) (License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Authors).Hippodrome (Memphis)
Beale Street, Memphis
Geographical coordinates (GPS) Address Phone number Website Nearby Places Show on map
Geographical coordinates (GPS)
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| N 35.1392 ° | E -90.0447 ° |
Address
The Brand Squad
Beale Street 526
38103 Memphis
Tennessee, United States
Open on Google Maps