Community Resource Center
Junior League of Memphis Community Resource Center
For decades, the Junior League of Memphis (JLM) has been opening doors in the community. A charitable, nonprofit organization of women, the JLM is committed to providing trained volunteers to the community. The JLM contributes financial support, volunteer leadership, guidance and time to multiple community projects. Over the years, the JLM has returned over $13 million dollars to the Memphis community and has contributed untold millions of volunteer hours. In addition to the numerous projects founded and co-founded by the JLM is the Community Resource Center (CRC.) Located at the southwest corner of Central and Highland Avenues, the CRC serves as the administrative offices of the JLM and is a home to several emerging non-profit groups. The amenties required to run an efficient, nonprofit office, as well as a gathering place to share ideas and garner support among community nonprofit groups are available at the CRC.
The building was constructed from 1919-1921, as a home for Mr. C. R. Boyce, a successful Memphis cotton buyer. The architectural firm of Walk C. Jones, Sr. and Max Furbringer designed the residence, which is described as Memphis' finest example of Italian-Mediterranean residential architecture. The simplified stucco structure is situated on beautifully sculpted lawns and surrounded by stately oaks and gracious gardens that are accentuated by two gazebos and a large fountain. Inside, a grand hallway traverses the first floor, rising to a large landing accentuated with a Palladian window. The interior beauty includes a marvelous mixture of form and detail in various cornices, moldings and trim. The home was a residence until 1979, when it was renovated as offices for a local company. In 1991, the Junior League of Memphis purchased the property, which is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
For decades, the Junior League of Memphis (JLM) has been opening doors in the community. A charitable, nonprofit organization of women, the JLM is committed to providing trained volunteers to the community. The JLM contributes financial support, volunteer leadership, guidance and time to multiple community projects. Over the years, the JLM has returned over $13 million dollars to the Memphis community and has contributed untold millions of volunteer hours. In addition to the numerous projects founded and co-founded by the JLM is the Community Resource Center (CRC.) Located at the southwest corner of Central and Highland Avenues, the CRC serves as the administrative offices of the JLM and is a home to several emerging non-profit groups. The amenties required to run an efficient, nonprofit office, as well as a gathering place to share ideas and garner support among community nonprofit groups are available at the CRC.
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The building was constructed from 1919-1921, as a home for Mr. C. R. Boyce, a successful Memphis cotton buyer. The architectural firm of Walk C. Jones, Sr. and Max Furbringer designed the residence, which is described as Memphis' finest example of Italian-Mediterranean residential architecture. The simplified stucco structure is situated on beautifully sculpted lawns and surrounded by stately oaks and gracious gardens that are accentuated by two gazebos and a large fountain. Inside, a grand hallway traverses the first floor, rising to a large landing accentuated with a Palladian window. The interior beauty includes a marvelous mixture of form and detail in various cornices, moldings and trim. The home was a residence until 1979, when it was renovated as offices for a local company. In 1991, the Junior League of Memphis purchased the property, which is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
