Name
Marina Cove Apartments
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This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
Overview
Description
Apartment complex with large canal running throughout. Most of the second floor stairs and balconies have collapsed. All doors and windows have been removed/torn down.
Basic Information
Type: Apartment Complex
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: check it out if you're nearby
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: check it out if you're nearby
Hazards
- unsafe flooring
- flooding
- water
- snakes, squatters, lots of bugs
Security Measures
- fences
- part-time guard
- locked gates
- High visibility
Required Equipment
- flashlight
- breathing mask
- gloves
- long pants / sleeves
- Safety shoes, bug spray.
Physical Information
Address
Memphis, Tennessee
United States
Owner: Memphis Police Department
Memphis, Tennessee
United States
Owner: Memphis Police Department
Interesting Features
Large canal built throughout the complex. Several units have fire damage.
Historical Dates
Built: 1973
Closed: 2006
Closed: 2006
Recommended Equipment
Camera
History
Built in 1973, this 394 unit apartment complex has a marina theme with a large canal running throughout. Once considered a nice complex aimed more at singles, it slowly started to decline with the neighborhood. As of 2004 only 92 units were occupied. Water Gardens bought the 23.1-acre property at on Winchester out of bankruptcy in August of 2004 for $1.6 million, and planed to invest $10.5 million in its rehabilitation. However all plans fell through and in 2006 the city of Memphis officially condemed the property.
Media Coverage
Future Plans
Unknown. Current owners owe lots of back taxes.
-There was a story on the local news the night I posted this location. Owner is to appear in court June 3, 2009. At that point he has the choice of either demolishing the property or selling it to the city or another party.
--The gates are now back up and locked. There are big signs the read "Property of Memphis Police Department"
--The New Direction Christian Church has bought the property and is tearing it down. Plans for the site are either a new neighborhood or a community center.
-There was a story on the local news the night I posted this location. Owner is to appear in court June 3, 2009. At that point he has the choice of either demolishing the property or selling it to the city or another party.
--The gates are now back up and locked. There are big signs the read "Property of Memphis Police Department"
--The New Direction Christian Church has bought the property and is tearing it down. Plans for the site are either a new neighborhood or a community center.
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It was last validated by
Steed on 1/4/2011 1:52 PM.
Latest Changes
- on Jan 4 11 at 13:52, Steed validated this location
- on Jan 4 11 at 8:55, ChrisTVDir made this location public
- on Jan 4 11 at 8:55, ChrisTVDir changed the following: Status
- on Sep 1 10 at 16:54, SaraBellum validated this location
- on Sep 1 10 at 16:13, ChrisTVDir changed the following: Status, Accessibility, Hazards, Security Measures, Future Plans
- on Jun 5 09 at 15:49, Emperor Wang validated this location
- on Jun 5 09 at 15:10, ChrisTVDir changed the following: Owner, History, Accessibility, Security Measures, Media Coverage, Future Plans
- on May 29 09 at 17:40, Emperor Wang validated this location
- on May 29 09 at 14:56, ChrisTVDir updated gallery picture Web 2.jpg
- on May 29 09 at 14:33, ChrisTVDir reordered images in gallery Gallery 3
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